'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.
Sci-Fi
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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I'm into sci-fi ufo,
I think that i spy (i spy,i spy),
That where i go,
The force will go,
But these opinions,
I keep to myself,
Closed on the shelf.
Do you dig einstein? (einstein,einstein),
Yeah, but only relatively,
Well it's a fine time,
To take a bash,
At his theories,
I think a star war's,
Headed this way,
We'll go to mars,
We can work, rest and play.
I'm into sci-fi (sci-fi,sci-fi),
I'm into sci-fi ufo,
It's an agent from mars,
And he's calling me from the moon,
It's there in the stars,
I've got a gig there in june.
I'm into sci-fi (sci-fi,sci-fi),
I'm into sci-fi ufo,
I think that i spy (i spy,i spy),
Alien stars on our tv shows,
But these opinions i keep to myself,
I leave my asimov closed on the shelf.
I'm into sci-fi (sci-fi,sci-fi),
I'm into sci-fi ufo,
And to the martians i'm gonna say,
Hello hello,
I'm into sci-fi.
The song "Sci-Fi" is a light-hearted take on science fiction by Cliff Richard, released in 1984. Richard is a self-professed lover of science fiction books and films, and in this song, he talks about his fascination with the genre by mentioning some notable names in the field.
The opening lines, "I'm into sci-fi, I'm into sci-fi UFO" suggest that Richard is exploring the world of science fiction and alien life. He hints at the possibility of encountering extraterrestrial life in the line "I think that I spy alien stars on our TV shows" and expresses his desire to travel to space later in the song with "We'll go to Mars, we can work, rest and play."
Richard references two famous sci-fi authors, Isaac Asimov and Albert Einstein, in the lines "But these opinions, I keep to myself, I leave my Asimov closed on the shelf" and "Do you dig Einstein? Yeah, but only relatively." The mention of Einstein's name is a nod to his theory of relativity, which is often used in futuristic stories, and Asimov's works, such as the famous "Foundation" series, are considered classics of sci-fi literature.
The song's title and lyrics also reference popular sci-fi films, such as "Star Wars," which Richard mentions in the line "I think a star war's headed this way," and he imagines himself performing on a gig in space in the line "It's there in the stars, I've got a gig there in June." The song's upbeat tone and catchy melody make it a fun and lighthearted tribute to the world of science fiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm into sci-fi (sci-fi,sci-fi)
I have a keen interest in science fiction
I'm into sci-fi ufo
I enjoy science fiction stories that have UFOs as a theme
I think that i spy (i spy,i spy)
I believe that I have seen something unusual or out of the ordinary
That where i go, the force will go
I believe that a force or energy follows me wherever I go
But these opinions, I keep to myself
I do not openly share my unconventional beliefs
I leave my asimov, closed on the shelf
I keep my collection of Asimov's works private and do not display them openly
Do you dig einstein? (einstein,einstein)
Do you like or appreciate Einstein's work?
Yeah, but only relatively
Yes, but only to a certain extent or in a limited manner
Well it's a fine time, to take a bash
This is a good moment to challenge or criticize someone or something
At his theories, I think a star war's
I have doubts about Einstein's theories and believe that an intense conflict or competition is inevitable
Headed this way, we'll go to mars, we can work, rest and play
I believe that we will eventually travel to Mars and live there, and that we will find ways to balance work and leisure time
It's an agent from mars, and he's calling me from the moon
I imagine that there is life on Mars and the Moon, and that this life could communicate with us
It's there in the stars, I've got a gig there in june
I believe that there are opportunities and events in outer space and that I will participate in one in June
Alien stars on our tv shows
I notice that there are many television shows featuring extraterrestrial beings
And to the martians i'm gonna say, Hello hello
If I were to meet a Martian, I would greet them politely
I'm into sci-fi
In general, I am a fan of science fiction
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K, A B A ROBERTSON, BRIAN ALEXANDER P ROBERTSON, BRIAN ALEXANDER P/K/A B A RO ROBERTSON, TERRY BRITTEN
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