'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.
What's Love Got To Do With It?
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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That the touch of your hand
Makes my pulse react
That it's only the thrill
Of boy meeting girl
Opposites attract
It's physical
Only logical
That it means more than that
Ohh, what's love got to do
Got to do with it
What's love but a second hand emotion
What's love got to do
Got to do with it
Who needs a heart
When a heart can be broken
It may seem to you
That I'm acting confused
When you're close to me
If I tend to look dazed
I've read it someplace
I've got cause to be
There's a name for it
There's a phrase that fits
But whatever the reason
You do it for me
Ohh, what's love got to do
Got to do with it
What's love but a second hand emotion
What's love got to do
Got to do with it
Who needs a heart
When a heart can be broken
I've been taking on a new direction
But I have to say
I've been thinking about my own protection
It scares me to feel that way
Ohh, what's love got to do
Got to do with it
What's love but a second hand emotion
What's love got to do
Got to do with it
Who needs a heart
When a heart can be broken
What's love got to do
Got to do do with it
What's love but a sweet old fashioned notion
What's love got to do got to dooo
Got to do with it
In Cliff Richard's song "What's Love Got to Do With It," the lyrics describe a physical attraction between two people who are opposites. Despite the thrill of boy meeting girl, however, the song questions the importance of love in the relationship. The singer sees the touch of the other person as a simple physical reaction rather than a deeper emotional attraction. The character is aware that there could be more to their relationship but is content with the surface level excitement of the attraction. In the chorus, the singer asks the question "What's love got to do with it?" suggesting that love is a second-hand emotion and not necessary in the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they may be confused when they're close to the other person, but attributes it to a scientific or chemical reaction. They've read about it and know there's a name or phrase for it, but whatever it is, it works for them. However, the singer understands that this feeling may not be long-lasting and expresses a fear of getting hurt. The song ends with the questioning of what love really is and if it's necessary at all.
Line by Line Meaning
You must understand
You need to comprehend
That the touch of your hand
When you touch me
Makes my pulse react
I feel an excitatory response in my body
That it's only the thrill
It's just the excitement
Of boy meeting girl
When a man and a woman meet
Opposites attract
Differences draw us together
It's physical
It's inherently tied to our bodies
Only logical
Makes complete sense
You must try to ignore
You should overlook
That it means more than that
It indicates something deeper
Ohh, what's love got to do
What does love have to do
Got to do with it
In this situation
What's love but a second hand emotion
Love is just a recycled feeling
Who needs a heart
Why have a heart
When a heart can be broken
When it could be shattered easily
It may seem to you
You might think
That I'm acting confused
I'm behaving strangely
When you're close to me
When we're near each other
If I tend to look dazed
If I appear lost in thought
I've read it someplace
I learned it from somewhere
I've got cause to be
There's a reason for it
There's a name for it
It has a title
There's a phrase that fits
There's a saying that matches
But whatever the reason
Regardless of why
You do it for me
You make me feel a certain way
I've been taking on a new direction
I'm heading down a different path
But I have to say
However, I need to mention
I've been thinking about my own protection
I'm concerned for myself
It scares me to feel that way
It terrifies me to have that sentiment
What's love got to do
What correlation is there between love and
Got to do with it
This current situation
What's love but a second hand emotion
Isn't love just a reused emotion
What's love got to do
What association is there between love and
Who needs a heart
Why have a heart
When a heart can be broken
When it could be shattered easily
What's love got to do
What relationship does love have
Got to do do with it
In this situation
What's love but a sweet old fashioned notion
Love is nothing but an old-fashioned idea
What's love got to do got to dooo
What does love have to do with anything
Writer(s): Graham Hamilton Lyle, Terry Britten
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yuet Ming Cheung
The singer and the performance both are perfect 😘🥰😍
GOLSKIE
Cliff Richard is my best favorite singer having a Golden voice especially his song " Ocean Deep ".
Delfina Albini
Cliff Richard is my unique IDOL.
CLIFF always and forever!!!!!!!
Anita Eng
Beautiful❤ I just love this beautifully sung love this version ❤❤❤
Margo Sipman
Nice performance ! Cliff for ever young!🕺💃✨💫💋💕♥️🙏
Anne Wilson
Always brilliant my number one guy 63 years and still fantastic God bless Cliff love as always
Gulnara Baeva
Сэр, Клифф Ричард! Огромное спасибо за эффект! Спасибо за работу! Получаю огромное удовольствие! Приезжайте в Москву на гастроли,чтобы укрепить через искусство, дружбу между Россией и Англией!🇷🇺🇬🇧🇷🇺🇬🇧🇷🇺🇬🇧🙏💓💓💓💓🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Песни вне политики!! Мир, дружба, сотрудничество! Гульнара)
Fender Stratocaster
Cliff and The Shadows---------- MY HEROS
CM L
Awww....makes me want to get up and dance, too eventhough Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II just died today. Thank you, Sir Cliff.
Kostas Tsangarides
This is one of the best songs and videos on YouTube!!!