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.

The Winner
Cliff Richard Lyrics

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If I listen to you then I'm a winner,
If I take you at your word every day.
There's nothing that can harm me I'm a winner
All the way,
If I take notice of what the words tell me,
It's not too long before I'm caught out in the
Rain
You're the only one who can take me back again.

Taking me back, making me one with you,
Taking me back, making me new.
Taking me back, even when I've been done
With you,
Taking me back, you keep pulling me through,
To the love that won't give up - with you
I'm a winner
Here I am I'm a winner

See my world turned it upside down,
Maybe know that I'm nothing without you.
Got a brand new style of living with a
Motivation,
When I know my way losing my direction.
That's when I get hurt with no one else to
Blame
You're the only one who can heal me taking me
Back again.

Taking me back, making me one with you,
Taking me back, making me new.
Taking me back, even when I've been done
With you,
Taking me back, you keep pulling me through,
To the love that won't give up here I am a
Winner
Here I am I'm a winner.

If I listen to you then I'm a winner,
If I take you at your word every day.
There's nothing that can harm me I'm a
Winner all the way,

Taking me back, making me one with you,
Taking me back, making me new.
Taking me back, even when I've been done
With you,
Taking me back, you keep pulling me through,
To the love that won't give up.

You keep taking me back, making me one
With you,
Taking me back, making me new.
Taking me back, even when I've been done
With you,

Taking me back, you keep pulling me through,
To the love that won't give up.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Winner" by Cliff Richard are about dependence and the power of love. The singer in the song is someone who relies on their partner for emotional stability and strength. They feel like a winner when they listen to their partner and take their words to heart every day. The singer also understands that their partner is the only one who can bring them back and heal their emotional wounds.

The chorus of the song is particularly significant in understanding the theme of the lyrics. The phrase "Taking me back, making me one with you, Taking me back, making me new" suggests that the singer is not complete without their partner. They need them to feel whole again. The line "To the love that won't give up - with you, I'm a winner" shows that the singer sees their relationship as an unbreakable bond that will always make them feel like winners.

The song is a powerful example of how love can give someone the confidence and strength to succeed. The lyrics teach us that we can all be winners if we have the right emotional support in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

If I listen to you then I'm a winner,
I will be successful if I follow your advice.

If I take you at your word every day.
If I believe what you say, I will be okay.

There's nothing that can harm me I'm a winner All the way,
I am invincible if I trust in you completely.

If I take notice of what the words tell me,
If I pay attention to your guidance,

It's not too long before I'm caught out in the Rain
I will be in trouble soon if I ignore your advice.

You're the only one who can take me back again.
Only you can fix my problems and put me on the right path.

Taking me back, making me one with you, Taking me back, making me new.
You are transforming me and making me whole again.

Taking me back, even when I've been done With you, Taking me back, you keep pulling me through, To the love that won't give up - with you I'm a winner
You forgive me even when I turn away from you, and your love gives me strength to keep going.

Here I am I'm a winner
I am a success because of my trust in you.

See my world turned it upside down, Maybe know that I'm nothing without you.
You are the reason for my happiness and stability.

Got a brand new style of living with a Motivation, When I know my way losing my direction.
You inspire me to live a better life, especially when I am lost.

That's when I get hurt with no one else to Blame
When I ignore your advice, I suffer the consequences alone.

You're the only one who can heal me taking me Back again.
Only you can remedy my situation by bringing me back to you.

To the love that won't give up here I am a Winner Here I am I'm a winner.
Your unfailing love for me makes me a champion.

You keep taking me back, making me one With you, Taking me back, making me new.
You consistently refresh and rejuvenate me.

Taking me back, even when I've been done With you, Taking me back, you keep pulling me through, To the love that won't give up.
Your love never fades, and you always bring me back to you.

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