'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.
It's All Over
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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I just stopped living when you said goodbye.
It's all over, didn't feel a thing,
I just stopped living - couldn't stand the pain.
Heather grows like leaves in September
Looks as fresh in spring
Shouldn't die when winter comes.
It's all over, didn't even cry,
I just stopped living when you said goodbye.
The lyrics of Cliff Richard's song "It's All Over" speaks about a man's heartbreak after his partner decided to end their relationship. He describes that he did not shed a tear nor felt any emotional pain when he heard the news. Instead, he stopped living and couldn't bear the agony that came with losing someone he truly loves. The song portrays a man who is trying to come to terms with his breakup and is struggling to move on with his life.
The song's lyrics also contain a few poetic lines that compare the natural cycle of life with the ebb and flow of love. Heather that grows in September looks as fresh in spring, symbolizes the cyclic nature of life. The love that "warms like summer sun" shouldn't die when winter comes. Some people may interpret this as a metaphor, wherein love is compared to a season, and just as seasons change, love should survive the trials and tribulations of life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all over, didn't even cry,
The relationship has ended, but the person did not cry and instead completely shut down emotionally when their ex-partner said goodbye.
I just stopped living when you said goodbye.
The person is saying that their life has lost all meaning since their partner said goodbye and ended the relationship.
It's all over, didn't feel a thing,
The person did not feel any emotions or pain when the relationship ended, but instead felt numb and empty inside.
I just stopped living - couldn't stand the pain.
The pain of the breakup was so unbearable that the person felt like they couldn't go on living anymore.
Heather grows like leaves in September
Heather is a type of flower that blooms in the fall season, just like how love can grow and flourish during different times of the year.
Looks as fresh in spring
Even though the seasons change, Heather still looks fresh and beautiful just like how love can still be strong and beautiful despite the challenges it faces.
Love that warms like summer sun
Love can be warm and comforting like the sun in summer.
Shouldn't die when winter comes.
Love should not fade away or die when things get tough, just like how Heather doesn't die when the cold winter weather arrives.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK ANTHONY MYRIE, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON, CLEVELAND CONSTANTINE BROWNE, Donald Everly
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@melindagaac6945
A very beautiful song by Sir Cliff. I love his golden voice.
@HALOWAP
De lady!s vocals through the song complete the perfectness..
@dontknocktherock1263
Full of emotion. Super.
@tarquin45
Played the Don Gibson version before listening to Cliff's and it was like listening to a different song. Both artists get the very best out of this old Don Everly tune.
@robertrawson1432
tarquin45 Don gibson
@kennethgerber8363
You’ve got to hear the Everly Brothers sing this song. It will make you cry. Don wrote it as well.
@leolovezsixties
Everly Bros didn't chart, Cliff did!
@welshdude4291
only just heard this record today listening to the hits of 67 very nice song
@ireneandrews6486
Of course Cliff will get my vote. ❤📀💎 but love both vergerns of the song 🌹🌹🎶🎵
@ridhopurnomo68
sweet song in memories....