'Congratulations' was a global hit as it became a much bigger hit than 'La, La, La', which beat Cliff in the 1968 Eurovision song contest. Shortly after 'Congratulations', which was one of his solo efforts, Cliff recorded his last single with The Shadows. Again in 1973, with 'Power to All Our Friends', he entered the Eurovision song contest--this time reaching 3rd place.
The most sold artist in British Pop history - with over 40 top hits.
Worked with Stock Aitken Waterman in 1989 and the single "I Just Don't Have The Heart".
Sixty appearances at Wembley, plus sellout tour to celebrate 50 years in the business.
First hit: Move It, 1958, first no. 1: Living Doll
As big as he is in the UK, he has only had 3 Top 10 hits in the USA with the biggest still being his breakthrough 1976 single "Devil Woman" which made it all the way to #6.
Has also worked with Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Julian Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Stevie Wonder, Phil Everly, Janet Jackson, Sheila Walsh, Van Morrison, and Olivia Newton-John.
C
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Get together tonight
I got some money in my jeans
And I'm really gonna spend it right
Well I've been a doin' my
Homework all week long
And now the house is empty
Ah well my baby's number one but I'm
Gonna dance with three or four
And the house'll be a-shakin' from my
Bare feet slappin' on the floor
Well, when you hear that music
You can't sit still
If your brother won't rock
Then your sister will ooo, c'mon everybody
Well we'll really have a party but
We gotta put a guard outside
If my folks come a-home I'm afraid
They're gonna have my hide
They'll be no more movies for a week or two
No more runnin' round with the usual crew
Who cares, c'mon everybody
C'mon everybody c'mon everybody
In Cliff Richard's song "C," he sings about being a young musician living life on the road. The lyrics discuss the difficulty in truly understanding him and his thoughts, as he's good at putting on a front with smiles and easy phrases. He talks about meeting someone who wants to get to know him, but he's hesitant about being seen too closely or with too many gazes. He's always on stage, and music is his special way of communicating with others. Despite his youth, he's already experienced multiple cities and towns while on tour, and the constant movement can be disorienting. He ends the song by repeating that he's in vision and on stage, and that he's only 17 but doesn't look his age.
There is a sense of loneliness and detachment in the lyrics, as well as a hint of skepticism about people's motives when they express interest in getting to know him. At the same time, there is a sense of pride in his music and his ability to communicate through it. The repeated lines "Now you see me, now you don't/ Understand me then you won't" suggest that he knows people have a certain idea of who he is, but it's not the whole picture.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you'd really like to know me
You express an interest in getting to know me better
Why don't we meet and you will show me
How about we meet and you can demonstrate your interest in me?
Here's the note you hope I'll read it
You provide a note with the expectation I will read it
Take your number if I need it
I will keep your number if I require it
Someone said it's hard to find out
I have heard that it can be difficult to ascertain
What it is I think about
What is it that I am pondering?
I'm good at smiles and easy phrases
I am skilled at projecting a friendly demeanor and using simple language
Don't look too close I don't like gazes
Please avoid scrutinizing me as I do not appreciate it
Now you see me, now you don't
Sometimes I feel visible and other times I do not
Understand me then you won't
If you think you understand me, you likely do not
I'm in vision I'm on stage
I am frequently in the public eye or performing on a stage
I'm 17 I don't look my age
I am currently 17 years old but appear younger
I share a word you know I mean it
When I express a sentiment, it is genuine
You give a smile you know I've seen it
I recognize when you offer me a smile
Across the rooms our eyes keep meeting
Even from afar, our eyes continue to connect
Music is my special greeting
My way of conveying warmth and welcome is through music
Another night, another town
I am frequently on the move, traveling from place to place
It's all so quick, it spins me round
It can be overwhelming how rapidly everything happens
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@funnypetworld2021
Não tem como ficar parado ouvindo esta bela canção. Vinda longa a Cliff Richard.
@dallasj244
still rocking with this in 2024, any other 50-60-70 & 80 year olds still doing the same!?
@seanbonella
who's still listening in 2024????
@leathernlatexmicrominiskir3784
IT'S 2023 WHO IS OUT THERE STILL LISTENING TO THIS GREAT 1979 CLASSIC?
@juanitarodriguez2185
I miss these days 😞😭
@joanneparkinson1723
Nearly four years since I lost my mum and music like this sends me right back to my childhood. RIP mum ❤
@lundsweden
People make fun of Cliff, but the man can definitely sing!
@conshygirl592
We don't search for old songs, we search for old memories❤
@jochimbenschneider1915
Back to my young youth. Such a better time than this sick culture today.
@TheLizardKing1967
In 1979, Richard's single "We Don't Talk Anymore" became the highest selling record of his career achieving worldwide sales over 4 million.