'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.
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Cliff Richard Lyrics
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School is out, oh happy days
Here comes summer
Gonna grab my girl and run away
If she's willing
We'll go steady right away
Now let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
Almost June, the sun is bright
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
Gonna see her every night
It's the greatest (here comes summer)
Lots more time to hold her tight
Oh let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
School's not so bad but the summer is better
They give me more time to see my girl
Walk through the park beneath the shiny moon
Oh when we kiss she makes my hair curl
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
Feel her lips so close to mine
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
When we meet her eyes both shine
It's the greatest (here comes summer)
Let's have summer all the time
Oh let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
School is out, oh happy days
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
Gonna grab my girl and run away
If she's willing (here comes summer)
We'll go steady right away
Oh let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
Almost June, the sun is bright
Here comes summer (here comes summer)
Gonna see her every night
It's the greatest (here comes summer)
Lots more time to hold her tight
Oh let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
The song "Here Comes Summer" by Cliff Richard is a cheerful, upbeat track celebrating the joys of summertime. The lyrics describe the excitement of the season with school being out and more time to spend with loved ones. The singer expresses his intention to spend as much time as possible with his girl, going steady and enjoying the sunshine together. He also mentions how the summer nights and moonlight walks through the park with his girl make him feel alive, and their passion is reflected in their shining eyes and lips so close together.
The song is a reflection of the optimism and romanticism often associated with the summertime, and the love and joy it brings. The singer's youthful energy is infectious and the listener is transported to the sunny days of summer, hinting at the carefree, fun-filled moments of that season. The song is a happy, pop-infused homage to the feeling of freedom that the summer season provides.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes summer
Summer is approaching
School is out, oh happy days
School is over and it's a joyful time
Here comes summer
Summer is approaching again
Gonna grab my girl and run away
I'm going to take my girl and go somewhere far away
If she's willing
If my girl agrees to come with me
We'll go steady right away
We'll be in a relationship right from the start
Now let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
I'm ready for summer and looking forward to spending it in a bright and happy place
Almost June, the sun is bright
June is almost here and the sun is shining brightly
Gonna see her every night
I'm going to spend every night with my girl
It's the greatest
This is the best thing ever
Lots more time to hold her tight
I'll have more time to be close to my girl
School's not so bad but the summer is better
School is okay, but summer is much better
They give me more time to see my girl
I'll have more time to be with my girl during summer break
Walk through the park beneath the shiny moon
We'll take romantic walks in the park under the moonlight
Oh when we kiss she makes my hair curl
When we kiss, I feel an electric tingling sensation
Feel her lips so close to mine
I love the sensation of her lips being so close to mine
When we meet her eyes both shine
When we look into each other's eyes, we both feel happy and in love
Let's have summer all the time
I wish we could have summer all year round
Oh let the sun shine bright on my happy summer home
I want to enjoy the sun and happiness of summer in my happy home
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Written by: Jerry Paul Keller
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