'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.
True Love Ways
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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From the top of my head to the bottom of my shoes
'Cause last night my baby took the weight off my mind
Told me everything was gonna be fine
She said she loved me
I'm never gonna be without the love she promised to give me
'Cause she says every night, hold me tight, forever is right
Love is bright, moon delight, she's outta sight
She could have resisted my efforts to pry
But she knows how I feel and she's not exactly shy
Though right now I'm lonely I know it won't be long
I can hear the train comin' bringin' lovin' along
She said she loved me
I'm never gonna be without the love she promised to give me
'Cause she says every night, hold me tight, forever is right
Love is bright, moon delight, she's outta sight
Give me, give me, give me love your way
Oh I used to be so lost and confused
I stumbled through knowing that each door I tried
Was closed before me and knowing that I cried
But still I didn't rest I had to know
What was behind it all I'd come so far
And then I saw her note I couldn't believe she wrote
I couldn't resist it being beside her
Could have held that moment forever in my heart
The moment I saw her was the moment I knew
That her love is my life and her light's shining through
She said she loved me
I'm never gonna be without the love she promised to give me
'Cause she says every night, hold me tight, forever is right
Love is bright, moon delight, she's outta sight
Give me, give me, give me love your way
Oh I used to be so lost and confused
I stumbled through knowing that each door I tried
Was closed before me and knowing that I cried
But still I didn't rest I had to know
What was behind it all I'd come so far
And then I saw her note I couldn't believe she wrote
The lyrics to "True Love Ways" describe a man who feels incredibly lucky to have his love and how she has taken away all his worries. He is so happy that she loves him and promises to never be without her love. He reflects on their past and how he used to be lost and confused, but now she has brought light and love into his life. He knows that despite his current loneliness, their love will endure and that he will soon be reunited with her. The lyrics express pure gratitude towards the woman who has changed his life for the better and a commitment to cherish and hold onto her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Got every reason to feel like I do
I have various reasons to feel the way I do
From the top of my head to the bottom of my shoes
I feel it from head to toe
'Cause last night my baby took the weight off my mind
My lover released me from burdens last night
Told me everything was gonna be fine
Assured me that everything would work out
She said she loved me
My partner stated their love for me
I'm never gonna be without the love she promised to give me
I know that my partner will always give me their love
'Cause she says every night, hold me tight, forever is right
My partner wants to be held every night and for eternity
Love is bright, moon delight, she's outta sight
Love is radiant and delightful as the moon, and my partner is incredible
Give me, give me, give me love your way
I want my partner's unique love
She could have resisted my efforts to pry
My partner could have refused to disclose certain information
But she knows how I feel and she's not exactly shy
But my partner is able to sense how I feel and isn't hesitant
Though right now I'm lonely I know it won't be long
Despite feeling lonely at this moment, I understand it won't be long-lived
I can hear the train comin' bringin' lovin' along
I sense that affection is approaching like a train
Oh I used to be so lost and confused
I previously felt directionless and bewildered
I stumbled through knowing that each door I tried
I fumbled through life, attempting different paths
Was closed before me and knowing that I cried
Each opportunity was inaccessible to me, and that made me upset
But still I didn't rest I had to know
But I persisted in my search for answers
What was behind it all I'd come so far
I had already come a long way, and I wanted to figure out the reason behind everything
And then I saw her note I couldn't believe she wrote
And then I saw a message from my partner, and I couldn't fathom that she wrote it
I couldn't resist it being beside her
I couldn't resist being in her presence
Could have held that moment forever in my heart
I wished I could have cherished that moment eternally
The moment I saw her was the moment I knew
The moment I saw my partner was when I realized
That her love is my life and her light's shining through
That my lover's love is everything to me, and her radiance is evident
Oh I used to be so lost and confused
I previously felt directionless and bewildered
I stumbled through knowing that each door I tried
I fumbled through life, attempting different paths
Was closed before me and knowing that I cried
Each opportunity was inaccessible to me, and that made me upset
But still I didn't rest I had to know
But I persisted in my search for answers
What was behind it all I'd come so far
I had already come a long way, and I wanted to figure out the reason behind everything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SPENCER, TARNEY
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Richard Hoyle
Priceless tune. Nothing short of excellent!
Karyn C L
Loved this then. Love it more now.
Vernon Willburgh
Timeless that husky voice is unforgettable