'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.
I Still Believe in You
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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In magic spells and wishing wells
And pirate sails
And once I thought I'd never fall in love
That shows how much I knew
And I believed in Superman
In Santa Claus the world of Oz
And wonderland
While you keep shining through
I still believe in you
[Chorus:]
I could never doubt your kiss
No other love fills me like this
If you take a chance, you'll see
I believe in you
Believe in me
But one by one those fantasies have failed
While you keep shining through
And I still believe in you
[Chorus]
Other dreams may turn to dust
But I don't care, if you'll be there
I'll always trust
'Cause I believe in all my heart and soul
This dream we share is true
And I still believe in you
The song "I Still Believe in You" by Cliff Richard is a track about love and unwavering faith in a partner. The lyrics describe how the singer used to believe in fairy tales, magic spells, and fictional characters like Superman and Santa Claus. However, as he grew old, those fantasies started to fall apart, but he found new hope in his love interest.
The chorus of the song talks about how much the singer believes in his love, and he could never doubt her kiss. He is convinced that no other love could fill him like hers. The lyrics also talk about how other dreams may turn to dust, but the singer doesn't care as long as his love would be there. He firmly believes that the dream they share is true, and they will always be together.
Overall, the song is an affirmation of faith in love and how it can conquer everything else. The singer expresses his devotion to his partner and how their love is the only thing he needs to believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I believed in fairy tales
I used to believe in fairy tales - magical stories of enchanted lands and creatures.
In magic spells and wishing wells
I had faith in the power of magic spells and the idea that wishes could come true by tossing a coin into a well.
And pirate sails
I was captivated by the adventurous life of pirates, sailing the high seas and discovering hidden treasures.
And once I thought I'd never fall in love
At a point, I believed that I'll never fall in love, but I was wrong.
That shows how much I knew
My previous thought about love was incorrect, and it shows how naive I was.
And I believed in Superman
I used to believe in the fictional character Superman, who had extraordinary superhuman abilities to save humanity.
In Santa Claus the world of Oz
I had faith in the existence of Santa Claus, the generous bearer of gifts, and the magical world of Oz.
And wonderland
I also believed in Wonderland - the imaginary world of Alice, which was full of fantasy and surprise.
But one by one those fantasies have failed
Gradually, each of my fantasies shattered one by one and did not come true in reality.
While you keep shining through
However, you remain constant and still illuminate in my life.
I still believe in you
I still have faith and trust in you.
I could never doubt your kiss
Your kiss has always been genuine, and I could not question that.
No other love fills me like this
I have not found any love that quenches my emotional desires like yours does.
If you take a chance, you'll see
If you take a chance on me, you will understand and feel the depth of my love for you.
I believe in you
I have confidence and trust in you.
Believe in me
Have faith and trust in me too.
Other dreams may turn to dust
Other aspirations and desires may fail and crumble.
But I don't care, if you'll be there
But it doesn't matter as long as you are there with me.
I'll always trust
I will always have faith and trust in you forever.
'Cause I believe in all my heart and soul
Because I have complete faith, confidence, and trust in you with all my heart and soul.
This dream we share is true
The dream and hope that we share are genuine and grounded in reality.
And I still believe in you
And I still have faith and trust in you, even in the midst of broken illusions.
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID POMERANZ, DEAN PITCHFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"I Still Believe In You"
I believed in fairy tales
In magic spells and wishing wells
And pirate sails
And once I thought I'd never fall in love
That shows how much I knew
And I believed in superman
In Santa Claus the world of Oz
And Wonderland
But one by one those fantasies have failed
While you keep shining through
I still believe in you
[Chorus:]
I could never doubt your kiss
No other love fills me like this
If you take a chance, you'll see
I believe in you
Believe in me
But one by one those fantasies have failed
While you keep shining through
And I still believe in you
[Chorus]
Other dreams may turn to dust
But I don't care, if you'll be there
I'll always trust
'Cause I believe in all my heart and soul
This dream we share is true
And I still believe in you
Anny
Each and every song always brings certain memories, emotions......this song is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard in my life .....why? Just look back at your life path......and I can bet you will see that song in completely different light than at first time .....
I wrote this after listening to it ...
" Im searching for the stars
among the silken clouds
the unsettled rainbow
over the autumn fields
the sunset
hidden between the falling leaves
the cold
kissing my mama's hands
the chestnuts
wrapped into innocent dreams
the children's laughing
within the old school walls
the singing rain
behind the window
the echo
of the barking dog
and the dawn
breaking through the keyhole
Im searching for you love..."
Ps And I do believe in fairies and good hearts 💕
EternalAmor
Event through trying difficult times I will never lose faith and always believe in HIm. I also believe that you, Sir Cliff, have the softest loveliest voice I've ever heard. Thank you, for sharing your beautiful song. God bless...
Maggie Buchanan
So beautiful ! I truly Love Cliff's music.....He stirs my soul like no other one can.
gloria garcia
Me too Maggie.
Carol Wright
Fantastic as always been a fan for over 50 years nothing will change
gloria garcia
Same w/ you Carol.
Daniel Bacelar
FABULOUS as always!!!!!!! I STILL BELIEVE IN HIM!!!!
Marietta Chacon
Beautiful song beautiful voice, Cliff Richard the best always and forever:)
Rafael Fleitas
Beautiful song in the very best style of Cliff Richard.
Heru Setiawan
I really love this song from the first until the last note. The melody, the lyrics, the music arrangement sung by the great singer... It's like heaven going down to earth. ❤❤❤
Tode Temov
So technically precise singing. Great singer. You really gave your soul to this song.