'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.
Good Times
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said everything is coming up roses
Bang bang bang, like the sound of a big bass drum
Way down down, I can feel you love me
Big big times, even better times to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
Oh yeah, beautiful music
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I love the good times you give to me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Way down down, I can feel you love me
Big big times, even better times to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
Oh yeah, beautiful music
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I love the good times you give to me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said, everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said, everything is coming up roses
The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song Good Times are an expression of pure joy and happiness. The opening lines of the song, "Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa, Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa" set the tone for a lively and upbeat song. The singer is describing how everything is going well for him and he is experiencing good times, and even better times are yet to come. He compares the feeling of love to the sound of a big bass drum, and he can feel it deep down in his heart.
The song also features references to church bells ringing and the whole world singing along, which suggests that the happiness he feels is not just personal, but is shared by others as well. The singer is surrounded by beautiful music and is filled with love, which has led him to experience good times. The repetition of the phrase "Good times, better times, everything is coming up roses" emphasizes the optimism and positivity of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to Good Times are an expression of the joy and positivity that comes with being in love and having a fulfilling life. The song is a celebration of life itself, and the happiness that can be found in even the simplest of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Good times, better times
Things are looking up; life is getting better
Everything is coming up roses
Things are going really well; everything is turning out great
Boom boom boom, can you hear my heartbeat
I am excited and thrilled
Bang bang bang, like the sound of a big bass drum
My excitement is palpable and infectious
Way down down, I can feel you love me
I feel an intense connection and love from someone special
Big big times, even better times to come
Things are going so well now, but I anticipate even better things to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
I can sense the beauty and wonder of life
Oh yeah, beautiful music
Life is beautiful and worth celebrating
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I am deeply and passionately in love
I love the good times you give to me
I cherish the joy and happiness that my partner brings me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
I feel as though I've reached a state of bliss and joy
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
My happiness is infectious and seems to be spreading to others
Good times, better times
Things are still going well and looking up
Everything is coming up roses
Life is still great and full of promise
I said, everything is coming up roses
I am confident in the trajectory of my life; things will only get better
Good times, better times
Things continue to improve
Everything is coming up roses
Life is still wonderful and there is so much to be grateful for
I said, everything is coming up roses
I remain positive and hopeful about the future
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Norbert May
I had the lyrics on the backside of the wrapping of a Cadbury chocolate. Maybe it still exists but I don't know where. Here ist the lyrics, anyhow:
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said everything is coming up roses
Boom boom boom, can you hear my heartbeat
Bang bang bang, like the sound of a big bass drum
Way down down, I can feel you love me
Big big times, even better times to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
Oh yeah, beautiful music
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I love the good times you give to me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Way down down, I can feel you love me
Big big times, even better times to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
Oh yeah, beautiful music
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I love the good times you give to me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said, everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said, everything is coming up roses
barry hambly
Should have been his Eurovision song
jumping jack
GREAT SONG BY A GREAT SINGER THEY REALLY WERE GOOD TIMES BACK IN THE DAY. :-] :-) :-D
keeskun
British pop music: at that time the best and still is.
PAUL BEXFIELD
Turned up on a programme with Alison Steadman on BBC 1 today
I’d forgot this track
Ping-man Wong
👍👍👍👏👏👏😘
Lopamudra Ray
Could you give me the lyrics of this song
Terry Mcginness
Norbert may must have been a BIG bar of chocolate you had to fit all the words into it LUCKY YOU 😁🏌🎶🎶
Incredible Self-Confidence
@Norbert May not to be a smart arse, but it's Stradivarius strings, but I like your version better.
Norbert May
I had the lyrics on the backside of the wrapping of a Cadbury chocolate. Maybe it still exists but I don't know where. Here ist the lyrics, anyhow:
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said everything is coming up roses
Boom boom boom, can you hear my heartbeat
Bang bang bang, like the sound of a big bass drum
Way down down, I can feel you love me
Big big times, even better times to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
Oh yeah, beautiful music
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I love the good times you give to me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa
Way down down, I can feel you love me
Big big times, even better times to come
I can hear music, stand a various strings
Oh yeah, beautiful music
I'm in love (Love) love (Love)
I love the good times you give to me
Ding dong ding, hear the churchbells ringing
Boom boom boom, now the whole world's singing: Good times
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said, everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
Everything is coming up roses
Good times, better times
I said, everything is coming up roses
Matt Smith
seem to remember this tune was used for an advert for Rheingold beer in Aus about the mid 70s i think