'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.
She Means Nothing To Me
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Pretending just pretending that I don't see her
Just to teach her but darling how much longer
Can I keep on living this lie
She means nothing to me
She means nothing to me
I'm still as free as a bird
She means nothing to me no more
Oh she's my world oh not just some girl
Harder it's getting harder to fool anyone
Not just her but I act like a man
She'd expect me to
No tears win her respect
Who am I fooling if I can't fool me
Who believes what their eyes don't see
But I keep on lying
She means nothing to me
She means nothing to me
I'm still as free as a bird
Don't care what you heard about me
She means nothing to me no more
All my dreams are depending on her
And how good I am at pretending that
She means nothing to me
She means nothing to me (haven't you heard)
I'm still as free as a bird
Don't care what you heard about me
She means nothing to me no more
She means nothing to me
She means nothing to me (haven't you heard)
I'm still as free as a bird
Don't care what you heard about me
She means nothing to me no more
She means nothing to me
She means nothing to me (haven't you heard)
I'm still as free as a bird
Don't care what you heard about me
She means nothing to me no more
The song "She Means Nothing To Me" by Cliff Richard and Phil Everly can be interpreted as a man trying to convince himself and others that a woman, who is possibly his ex-girlfriend, means nothing to him anymore. He is pretending not to see her when she comes around, but secretly it is getting harder for him to maintain this façade. He is aware that he needs to act like a man and not give in to his emotions, otherwise, he will not win the respect of his ex-girlfriend. However, he is also aware that he is not truly fooling anyone, especially himself. He is torn between his true feelings and the need to maintain a sense of control over the situation.
The repetition of the line "She means nothing to me" indicates that the singer is trying to convince himself and others that he has moved on from this relationship. However, the line "All my dreams are depending on her" suggests otherwise. It implies that the singer is still emotionally invested in this woman and perhaps still harbors some hope of rekindling their relationship. The chorus of the song, "Don't care what you heard about me," suggests that the singer is aware of what others may be saying about him and his relationship, but he does not care. He is focused on his own feelings and desires.
Overall, "She Means Nothing To Me" explores the complex emotions that can arise from a failed relationship. It shows that even when we try to convince ourselves that we have moved on, our emotions can still linger, causing confusion and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well here she comes now oh I'm on the run now
I see her coming and I want to avoid her, so I'm trying to escape from her.
Pretending just pretending that I don't see her
I am faking that I don't see her so she won't bother me, but I actually do.
Just to teach her but darling how much longer
I'm pretending not to notice her to make her feel less important, but I can't keep it up forever.
Can I keep on living this lie
I can't keep up the facade of not caring about her.
She means nothing to me
I am trying to convince myself and others that I don't care about her, but I do.
I'm still as free as a bird
I want people to know that I am not tied down by any romantic connections.
Don't care what you heard about me
I don't care if people have heard rumors about me and my supposed feelings for her.
She means nothing to me no more
I'm trying to convince myself that my feelings have changed, but they really haven't.
Oh she's my world oh not just some girl
Despite what I may say, she actually means a lot to me and I care a great deal about her.
Harder it's getting harder to fool anyone
It is becoming more difficult to pretend that I don't care about her.
Not just her but I act like a man
I try to act tough and act like I'm not emotionally invested in her.
She'd expect me to
I feel pressure to act a certain way to impress her.
No tears win her respect
Showing emotions would make her think less of me and see me as weak.
Who am I fooling if I can't fool me
If I'm unable to convince myself that I don't care about her, then who am I really trying to convince?
Who believes what their eyes don't see
I'm trying to hide my true feelings, but how long can I keep them concealed?
But I keep on lying
I continue to tell myself and others that I don't care about her, even though I know it's not true.
All my dreams are depending on her
I have hopes and desires for the future that involve her being a part of my life.
And how good I am at pretending that
My ability to convince myself and others that I don't care about her will determine if those dreams become a reality.
She means nothing to me (haven't you heard)
I'm trying to perpetuate the idea that she isn't important to me, but people are starting to see through my act.
She means nothing to me no more
I keep saying this hoping that it will eventually become true, but deep down I know it's not.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN (GB) DAVID
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Russell White
As per the album liner notes and record centre-label:
Phil Everly – lead vocals
Cliff Richard – lead vocals, backing vocals
Terry Williams – drums
Mickey Gee – rhythm guitar, electric rhythm
Mark Knopfler – rhythm guitar
John David – lead guitar
Pete Wingfield – electric piano
Stuart Colman – bass, 6-string bass, reverse lead guitar, Korg, claps, fingerpops
Rod Houison – percussion, engineer
Neill King – engineer
Mike Sable
Great song, great arrangement and brilliant harmony. Fabulous track
YorkshireGal
One of my very favourite tracks, just love it. Cliff and Phil sound so good together.
Went to Phil’s grave while on vacation in the states and paid my respects to him.
TheLeen61
Good tune! Phil and Cliff sound great together on here.
Michael Stubbs
Excellent song by two great singers. Classic
Julie Robinson
Another gem, thank you for posting this. I used to like this song now I love it hearing PHIL Everly with Sir Cliff, it has a very catchy tune. 🎸
Robin Wilson
Love it - can't stop playing it!
Julie Robinson
Glad you like it’s on the Album Phil Everly. Some beautiful songs 🌈🌈
Robin Wilson
What a fantastic track - I have to keep playing it - two amazing voices who gel perfectly
alfiesgirluk
Their voices blended so well.
Emma Sayers
When I was a kid, we had the single on record and it warped in the sun. I enjoyed watching the needle go up and down like a train on a hill.