'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.
Tutti Frutti
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
I got a gal named Sue, she knows just what to do
I got a gal named Sue, she knows just what to do
She's the gal I love best
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
I got a gal named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
I got a gal named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes, indeed
Boy, you don't know what she does to me
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
Well, tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
I got a gal named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
I got a gal named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes, indeed
Boy, you don't know what she does to me
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy, oh
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
“Tutti Frutti” is a song that captures the essence of early rock and roll. The lyrics exude a sense of wild abandon and sexual attraction. The song is about the singer's two love interests, Sue and Daisy, and the way they drive him crazy with their dance moves. The chorus is self-referential and appears to be a call to party with Rudy, possibly a friend of the singer. The nonsensical phrase “Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom” is an expression of excitement and primal energy.
The song’s lyrics can be read as sexually suggestive, as the singer describes his love interests with intensity and sensuality. The line “She knows how to love me, yes indeed / Boy you don't know what she does to me” is particularly suggestive. At the same time, the lyrics are playful and celebratory, with the repeated “Tutti frutti” serving as a call to action. The song's structure also has a loose, improvisational feel, particularly in the repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
Expression of excitement and energy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Calling out to Rudy in a playful and flirtatious manner
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Continuing to call out to Rudy with enthusiasm
I got a gal named Sue, she knows just what to do
Introducing Sue as a skilled partner in intimacy
She rock it to the east, she rock it to the west
Description of Sue's vibrant and versatile moves
She's the gal I love best
Expressing affection for Sue
I got a gal named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
Introducing Daisy as a passionate partner
She knows how to love me, yes, indeed
Acknowledging Daisy's expertise in love-making
Boy, you don't know what she does to me
Implying the intense impact of Daisy's actions
Well, tutti frutti, oh Rudy, tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Repeating the playful call to Rudy with a slightly different inflection
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Closing with a final shout-out to Rudy
Wop-bop-a-loom-a-blop-bam-boom
Reiterating the initial expression of excitement and energy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY LABOSTRIE, JOE LUBIN, RICHARD PENNIMAN
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@therockabillie
They're gonna have some fun tonight in heaven.
@rory-damen
Ecclesiastes 9:5 " For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing,...."
@jeffersonlmitchell2226
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@Morph-on1vl
@beatleme2 your god is a lie. Just be decent. You dont need to hang on to a ancient book written by man to control the masses
@TirOrah
@beatleme2 I happened to see this comment and was blown away. Wow. You're free to practice your religion, but this:
"f my wife and murder and think its ok like people do in the Middle East"
is stereotyping a multitude of peoples as criminals, and that's not okay. Where, exactly, do you think your religion originated in the first place?
Not to mention that laws have been a thing since long before the Bible. Have you ever heard of Sumer?
@robertcruz6974
@J Shade SO What?
@styxcreek
Love the dancing couple. There’s something elegant about a big man who’s light on his feet.
@freda.6038
It's called "Cool"🤙
@KhanCerberoDovahkiin
I dont see him elegant, it's more like funny
@RockStarHouseBand
@Khan Cerbero well there's something about the "big guy" dancing that jus makes casting directors go freaking nuts