'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.
Livin' Lovin' Doll
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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I'm gonna get some real gone love
That'll drive a cool cat wild
I'm gonna move, rollin' right on down
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
Well you move on down the line
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
She can't be square, she can't be slow
Well I'm gonna show you ain't so hot
I'm gonna get what you ain't got
She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong
She'll be cool and twice as gone
You gotta roll, move it right on down
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
Well you move on down the line
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
She can't be square, she can't be slow
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
In Cliff Richard's song "Livin' Lovin' Doll," the singer is telling his partner that they are not fulfilling his expectations or desires. He accuses his partner of lacking in style, and so he plans to find someone who has real passion and excitement. The singer wants a partner who is fast-moving and energetic, and who will go out on the town with him. He has little time for someone who is slow or boring, and so he tells his current partner to move on down the line.
The lyrics reveal a desire for adventure and fun, and suggest that the singer is not content with a plain and ordinary life. He wants someone who is "cool and twice as gone," someone who will be sweet and not do him wrong. The repeated phrase "gotta go-go-go" emphasizes his desire for fast-paced movement, and hints at a restlessness that can't be contained. The song is emblematic of the rock and roll era, a time when young people were eager to break free of social norms and enjoy new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can't be my lovin' baby, you ain't got the style
Your lack of style makes it clear that you can't be my ideal lover.
I'm gonna get some real gone love that'll drive a cool cat wild
I am searching for true, passionate love that will ignite excitement in me.
I'm gonna move, rollin' right on down, gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
I will be moving on and seeking a woman who will enjoy going out and having a good time with me.
Well you move on down the line, I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
You can find someone else, while I find a woman who will give me the time and attention I deserve.
She can't be square, she can't be slow, 'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
The woman I seek must be lively and exciting, ready to move with me and dance with me.
Well I'm gonna show you ain't so hot, I'm gonna get what you ain't got
I plan to prove that there are better things out there than what you can offer me.
She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong, she'll be cool and twice as gone
The woman I want will be kind and loving, never betraying me. She'll also be extremely fun.
You gotta roll, move it right on down, gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
You need to move on so that I can find someone who will join me in going out and having a good time.
She can't be square, she can't be slow, 'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
The woman I want must be lively and ready to dance and have fun with me.
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.