'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.
Devil Woman
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Since the day I saw the cat at my door
So I came here to you, sweet lady
Answering your mystical call
Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you from behind
Give me the ring on your finger
Let me see the lines of your hand
I can see me a tall dark stranger
Giving you what you hadn't planned
I drank the potion she offered me
I found myself on the floor
Then I looked in those big green eyes
And I wondered what I came there for
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you from behind.
Stay awake
Look out
If you're out on a moonlit night
Be careful of the neighborhood strays
Of a lady with long black hair
Tryin' to win you with her feminine ways
Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
You'd better get out of there fast
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you.
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
The song "Devil Woman" by Cliff Richard is a cautionary tale about a woman who possesses supernatural powers that are used to lure men to their doom. The singer describes his encounter with a devil woman who cast a spell on him with her cat-like eyes. He came to her seeking answers to his problems and was shown his future and past through a crystal ball. However, the woman's true intentions were revealed when the singer found himself under a strange trance after drinking a potion that she offered him. As the song progresses, the singer warns others to be on their guard against this dangerous woman, who is always lurking in the shadows with her big green eyes and long black hair.
The lyrics are quite dramatic, and Cliff Richard's powerful voice drives home the ominous message. He warns listeners to beware of the devil woman who is out to get them, and to stay vigilant even on moonlit nights when the neighborhood strays are on the prowl. The language used in the lyrics is evocative and chilling, with its references to mystical powers and the supernatural. The song's catchy chorus and powerful guitar riffs make it a classic that continues to be loved by fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had nothing but bad luck
My fortune has been nothing but ill-fated
Since the day I saw the cat at my door
Since the instance of the feline creature showing up at my threshold
So I came here to you, sweet lady
Therefore I arrived at your abode, kind madam
Answering your mystical call
In response to your mysterious summons
Crystal ball on the table
Spherical medium consisting of quartz on the counter
Showing the future, the past
Exhibiting both upcoming and elapsed events
Same cat with them evil eyes
Identical feline featuring malevolent gazes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast
I recognized that the animal performed a magic incantation
She's just a devil woman
She is simply a demonic female
With evil on her mind
Having malevolent intentions
Beware the devil woman
Be cautious of the satanic lady
She's gonna get you
She will acquire you
Give me the ring on your finger
Present me with the band encircling your digit
Let me see the lines of your hand
Allow me to observe the creases on your limb
I can see me a tall dark stranger
I can envision an unknown figure who is tall and swarthy
Giving you what you hadn't planned
Granting you something that you didn't intend or anticipate
I drank the potion she offered me
I imbibed the elixir she provided me
I found myself on the floor
I discovered my body was resting on the ground
Then I looked in those big green eyes
Then I gazed upon those huge green irises
And I wondered what I came there for
I speculated the purpose of my visit
Stay awake
Remain conscious
Look out
Be vigilant
If you're out on a moonlit night
If you happen to be outside during a night with a full moon
Be careful of the neighborhood strays
Be cautious of the homeless pets in the vicinity
Of a lady with long black hair
Belonging to a female possessing lengthy raven tresses
Tryin' to win you with her feminine ways
Attempting to gain your affection through her womanly methods
You'd better get out of there fast
You should evacuate the location as quickly as possible
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTINE HODGSON, TERRY BRITTEN
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