Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb, 1940-10-14, in Lucknow, India) m… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb, 1940-10-14, in Lucknow, India) moved as an 8-year-old to the UK, where it would be 10 more years before he and his group The Drifters emerged in the UK charts for the first time with 'Move It'. Cliff was heavily influenced by Elvis, imitating him shamelessly during the first couple of years of his career. Something which he openly admits, and fully acknowledges that without Elvis, he and many others would never have happened. 'Move It' was a classic British Rock 'n' Roll song, peaked at number two, and was followed by a long string of hits like 'Living Doll' and 'Please Don't Tease'. By then The Drifters turned into The Shadows. After 'A Girl Like You' from 1961, the bond between Cliff and The Shadows loosened a bit, and solo singles of Cliff like 'When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart' started to appear alongside Cliff & The Shadows singles like 'Do You Wanna Dance'.

'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.

Lessons In Love
Cliff Richard Lyrics

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First you cuddle up beside me nice and near
Then you whisper all the things I long to hear
That's the first lessson in love
Mmmm...Give me your heart

Then you put your two sweet lips on mine like this
And you'll learn the magic of a tender kiss
That's the next lesson in love

Mmmm....lesson in love

It's so easy when you know how
O my darling let me show you now

Last you whisper I love you so sweetly
Then I'll know you've learned it all completely

That's the last lesson in love
Mmmm...baby love me true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cliff Richard & The Shadows's song Lessons In Love describe a beautiful and romantic scene between two lovers, where one is teaching the other how to love. The first lesson is about giving one's heart to the other person, which is a crucial element of love. The lyrics suggest that being close to each other and whispering sweet nothings strengthens the bond and trust between them.

The second lesson is about the magic of a tender kiss, which is a symbol of intimacy and passion in love. The lyrics imply that a kiss is not just a physical act but has an emotional and spiritual aspect. It is a way of expressing love and communicating feelings without words.

The third and final lesson is the culmination of the previous two lessons, where the lover whispers their love for the other person. It signifies that they have learned the lessons of love and are ready to make a commitment to be faithful and true to the other person. The song conveys a message of pure and innocent love and emphasizes the importance of trust, intimacy, and commitment in a relationship.

Lessons In LoveCliff Richard Lyrics

Lessons In Love
Cliff Richard Lyrics