'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.
Nine Times out of Ten
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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And I ain't gonna tell you just nine times again
Aah, just how much I aim to hold you
Again and again and again
Little girl, its nine times out of ten, you've refused me
And then say that you refuse me nine times again
But I won't stop until you choose me
(Well,) don't try to fight it
'Cause its no use
You're gonna find that
I'm stubborn as a doggone mule
Nine times out of ten I've tried to kiss you
And I ain't trying just nine times again
Well, if I missed the nine times that I've tried, baby
I'll bet my life, Ill get you on number ten
Well, don't try to fight it
Come, baby, it ain't no use
You're gonna find that
I'm stubborn as a doggone mule
Nine times out of ten I've tried to kiss you
And I ain't trying just nine times again
Well, if I missed the nine times that I've tried, baby
I'll bet my life, Ill get you on number ten
The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song Nine Times out of Ten seem to be about a man who is persistent in his pursuit of a woman. He has tried to kiss her nine times, and each time she has refused him. However, he is determined to keep trying until he succeeds on the tenth attempt. He is stubborn like a mule and won't give up until she chooses him.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection of the male ego and male persistence in chasing a woman. The singer seems fixated on the idea of winning the girl over, even though she has already refused him multiple times. The repetition of the phrase "again and again and again" emphasizes the man's persistence and determination. He seems to be holding onto the hope that eventually, he will succeed.
This song can also be seen as problematic from a feminist perspective because it portrays a man who is not respecting a woman's boundaries. She has already said no nine times, and yet, he is still pursuing her. This could be interpreted as a form of harassment or aggression, making it an uncomfortable song for some to listen to.
Overall, Nine Times out of Ten is a catchy and upbeat song, but its lyrics can be interpreted in multiple ways, depending on one's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Nine times out of ten, baby, I've told you
I've made this clear to you almost every time, but let me tell you again.
And I ain't gonna tell you just nine times again
I won't stop at just nine times. I'll keep telling you.
Aah, just how much I aim to hold you
I really want to hold you tightly and never let go.
Again and again and again
Repeatedly, again and again.
Little girl, its nine times out of ten, you've refused me
Most of the time you say no to me, but let me ask again.
And then say that you refuse me nine times again
Even when you say no repeatedly, I won't give up.
But I won't stop until you choose me
I'll keep trying until you finally choose me.
Don't try to fight it
Don't resist your feelings.
'Cause its no use
You can't win this battle.
You're gonna find that I'm stubborn as a doggone mule
I'm very persistent and won't give up easily.
Nine times out of ten I've tried to kiss you
I've tried to kiss you many times before.
And I ain't trying just nine times again
I won't stop at just nine times.
Well, if I missed the nine times that I've tried, baby
Even if I failed to kiss you nine times before,
I'll bet my life, Ill get you on number ten
I'm sure I'll succeed in kissing you on the tenth try.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTIS BLACKWELL, WALDENSE J. HALL
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