'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.
When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in You Heart
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Then you've got everything,
When you're holding the dream, you've been dreaming you'd hold,
You're as rich as a king,
So hold her tight and never let her go
Day and night let her know you love her so.
Make her yours forevermore (key change)
8 bars guitar/piano solo
So hold her tight and never let her go
Day and night let her know you love her so.
With the love of your life, spend a lifetime of love
Make her yours forevermore...
Make her yours forevermore....
The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song "When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart" talk about the importance of finding true love and holding onto it. The song suggests that when a person finds someone they love deeply, everything else in their life falls into place. The line "When the girl in your arms is the girl in your heart, then you've got everything" reinforces this idea.
The song goes on to encourage listeners to hold onto their loved ones tightly and never let them go: "So hold her tight and never let her go, day and night let her know you love her so." The lyrics suggest that true love is rare and precious, and that individuals should cherish those they love.
The guitar and piano solos in the song serve to reinforce the feeling of true love and romance. The solo reminds listeners of the power of music to evoke emotions and convey messages that may be hard to put into words.
Overall, "When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart" is a classic love song that celebrates the power of true love to bring happiness and fulfillment to a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the girl in your arms is the girl in your heart,
When the person you're holding is the one you truly love,
Then you've got everything,
You feel complete and content with your life.
When you're holding the dream, you've been dreaming you'd hold,
Being in the arms of the one you have longed for,
You're as rich as a king,
It makes you feel wealthy and fulfilled.
So hold her tight and never let her go
Hold onto her tightly and never lose her,
Day and night let her know you love her so.
Remind her every moment how deeply you care about her.
With the love of your life, spend a lifetime of love
Devote your existence to loving the person who means everything to you.
Make her yours forevermore
Make a commitment to having and loving her for the rest of your life.
8 bars guitar/piano solo
So hold her tight and never let her go
Hold onto her tightly and never lose her,
Day and night let her know you love her so.
Remind her every moment how deeply you care about her.
With the love of your life, spend a lifetime of love
Devote your existence to loving the person who means everything to you.
Make her yours forevermore...
Make a commitment to having and loving her for the rest of your life.
Make her yours forevermore....
Make a commitment to having and loving her for the rest of your life.
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