'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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La Gonave well I know you're kissed
By the same sea of trouble
That stretches back home
La Gonave
You've got troubles of your own
Yes I got troubles
I got my needs just follow me
But they gonna ease by and by
If you tell all the people
That it's no lie
You only came for forty eight hours
Didn't realize how useless I was
Came to you for the nation sells lies
Lord knows but I still feel helpless
La Gonave I don't feel good
La Gonave do you think I should
Turn my back and walk away
La Gonave tell me what to say
If I'd been at home
Would you telephone me
I'm situated across the sea
But it's a small world from any point
Of view
Spare a thought
This could have been you
You shook my senses
Took my time
Froze my feeling
Broke my mind
La Gonave you've played your part
La Gonave you sure got heart
Didn't leave my heart in San Francisco
Didn't want to stay in Omaha
Never got fooled by New York city
But I lost my heart to la Gonave
Didn't leave my heart in San Francisco
Didn't want to stay in Omaha
Never got fooled by New York city
But I lost my heart to la Gonave
Didn't leave my heart in San Francisco
Didn't want to stay in Omaha
Never got fooled by New York city
But I lost my heart to la Gonave
In "La Gonave," Cliff Richard sings about the island of La Gonave in Haiti, which he describes as being misty and troubled by the same sea of trouble that stretches back home. He acknowledges that the island has its own troubles while also lamenting his own feelings of helplessness, confusion, and disconnectedness. Richard seems to be searching for guidance on what to do and what to say, and wonders if he would even be missed if he were back home. In the end, he concludes that La Gonave has played a part in his life and has captured his heart despite the challenges.
The lyrics to "La Gonave" may be interpreted in a few different ways, but it seems likely that Richard is using the island as a metaphor for his own struggles with identity, purpose, and belonging. He may feel like an outsider in his own home country and finds some comfort and inspiration in the unfamiliar and isolated island of La Gonave. The song is an introspective look at one's place in the world and the role that different people and places can play in shaping our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
La Gonave I see your mist
I see your land covered in fog, La Gonave
La Gonave well I know you're kissed
I know that you have been touched by the sea, La Gonave
By the same sea of trouble
The sea of trouble that you face is the same as the one we have back home
That stretches back home
This sea of trouble stretches all the way back to where I came from
La Gonave
This is directed to the land of La Gonave
You've got troubles of your own
I know that you have your own set of problems, La Gonave
Yes I got troubles
I am facing difficulties as well
Won't you come on and see
Please come and visit me
I got my needs just follow me
I have needs that you can fulfill by accompanying me
But they gonna ease by and by
With time, my troubles will gradually fade away
If you tell all the people
If you spread the word
That it's no lie
That what I am saying is true
You only came for forty eight hours
You only stayed for a short time
Didn't realize how useless I was
You did not recognize how unimportant I am
Came to you for the nation sells lies
I came to you because my country is not truthful
Lord knows but I still feel helpless
Even though I believe in God, I still feel powerless
La Gonave I don't feel good
I am not feeling well, La Gonave
La Gonave do you think I should
Do you believe I should do something, La Gonave?
Turn my back and walk away
Should I leave and forget about this?
La Gonave tell me what to say
Please advise me on what to do or say, La Gonave
If I'd been at home
If I was back where I came from
Would you telephone me
Would you call me?
I'm situated across the sea
I am currently located on the other side of the sea
But it's a small world from any point
The world is small, no matter where you are
Of view
From anyone's perspective
Spare a thought
Please think about this
This could have been you
This situation could have happened to you instead
You shook my senses
You have affected me deeply
Took my time
You have consumed my time
Froze my feeling
You have made me numb
Broke my mind
You have destroyed my mental state
La Gonave you've played your part
You have contributed to my current state, La Gonave
La Gonave you sure got heart
You are a strong place, La Gonave
Didn't leave my heart in San Francisco
I did not fall in love with San Francisco
Didn't want to stay in Omaha
I did not desire to stay in Omaha
Never got fooled by New York city
I was not deceived by New York City
But I lost my heart to la Gonave
Instead, I fell in love with La Gonave
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