'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.
Wired for Sound
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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If they've music, they're wired for sound
Walking about with a head full of music
Cassette in my pocket and I'm gonna use it
Stereo out on the street you know woh oh woh...
Into the car go to work I'm cruising
Traffic flows into the breakfast show woh oh woh...
Power from the needle to the plastic
AM FM I feel so ecstatic
Now it's music I've found
And I'm wired for sound
I was small boy who don't like his toys
I could not wait to get wired for sound
I met a girl and she told me she loved me
I said you love me then love means you must like what I like
My music is dynamite woh oh woh...
She said I'm not a girl you put on at a stand by
I am a girl who demands that her love is amplified
Switching to overdrive woh oh woh
Power from the needle to the plastic
AM FM I feel so ecstatic
Now it's music I've found
And I'm wired for sound
The lyrics of Cliff Richard's "Wired for Sound" celebrate the joy of music and the technology that allows us to carry it with us wherever we go. The song starts with a confession by the singer that he likes both small and tall speakers, as long as they can play music. He then goes on to describe how he walks around with music in his head, carrying a cassette in his pocket, and enjoying the stereo sound on the street. Even when he goes to work and faces traffic, he remains wired for sound, thanks to the power of music that flows through him.
The chorus emphasizes the power of music, as the singer declares that he is "wired for sound." He then reveals that he was a small boy who didn't care much for toys but always loved the sound of music. Later, when he meets a girl who claims to love him, he challenges her to embrace his musical taste and get "amplified" with him. The song ends with the singer celebrating the passion he and his girl share for music.
Line by Line Meaning
I like small speakers, I like tall speakers
I enjoy all kinds of speakers, whether they're big or small, as long as they can play music.
If they've music, they're wired for sound
If the singers have the ability to play music, they're considered to be connected and working well, wired for sound.
Walking about with a head full of music
I'm walking around with music playing in my head, and it's making me feel good and energized.
Cassette in my pocket and I'm gonna use it
I have a cassette tape on me, and I plan to listen to it later when I have time and privacy.
Stereo out on the street you know woh oh woh...
I have my music playing loudly out on the street for everyone to hear, and it feels great.
Into the car go to work I'm cruising
I'm driving my car to work, and I'm feeling relaxed and peaceful as I listen to my music.
I never think that I'll blow all my fuses
I'm not worried about overloading my car's electrical system by playing my music too loud.
Traffic flows into the breakfast show woh oh woh...
The traffic is moving smoothly while I'm listening to the radio show during my commute, which makes the experience more enjoyable.
Power from the needle to the plastic
The music is being transmitted from the record player's stylus to the LP's grooves, and it sounds amazing.
AM FM I feel so ecstatic
I'm able to listen to both AM and FM radio stations, which is giving me a great sense of joy and sweetness.
Now it's music I've found
I have finally discovered the beauty of music and what it can do for me and others.
And I'm wired for sound
I'm now hooked on music and can't wait to listen to more, I am wired for sound.
I was small boy who don't like his toys
When I was a young boy, I wasn't interested in playing with typical children's toys.
I could not wait to get wired for sound
Instead, I eagerly wanted to immerse myself in the world of music and sound, and now I finally have the opportunity to do so.
I met a girl and she told me she loved me
I met a girl who expressed her love for me, and it made me very happy.
I said you love me then love means you must like what I like
I responded to her love by telling her that if she truly loves me, then she must also appreciate and enjoy the music that I love so much.
My music is dynamite woh oh woh...
I think that the music that I like is incredibly powerful and explosive, just like dynamite.
She said I'm not a girl you put on at a stand by
She told me that she is not a girl who can be taken for granted or ignored, or be someone who waits around to be used.
I am a girl who demands that her love is amplified
She told me that she is a girl who wants her love to be emphasized, highlighted and recognized in a meaningful way.
Switching to overdrive woh oh woh
Now I'm even more into music than I was before, and I'm willing to push it into overdrive to feel even better.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN TARNEY, B ROBERTSON
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@Astro_War
Incidentally, if anyone wants to watch it in the same 360p glory it is available on Tidal if you are a member. I only posted this here as a Cliff fan and to discuss that special 1980s era and the fashions etc. Plus I love the track and video🎧👍
@kellyparra44
I am 51 years old and this song bring me so many memories
@darrenharman3362
Back in the early 80s my mate and I bunked off school and travelled up to McDonalds in the shopping centre for a cheeseburger fries and a strawberry milk shake. We were mooching about and noticed a commotion at the far end. We could hear the music and saw a crowd. It was this being filmed. I remember seeing the skaters and recognised Cliff. He was one of my mums favourites and I was dying to tell her I'd seen him. I told her about 20 years later. Still got a clout round the ear!
@fenderfetish
Ha, that’s so cool 👍🏻👍🏻
@hmmmmm2634
😂 love it
@Deano_Longley
Where was it filmed plz??
@SeonghwaffleJem
What a great story to be able to tell! I love it. 🤍
@darrenharman3362
@@Deano_Longley In and around Milton Keynes Shopping Centre.
@ScottfromNP
I bunked off school to go to Central Milton Keynes on the bus to watch the making of this Video. Was there all day. I took a liking to the Roller Skating lady in blue, talked to her and bought her a Mc Donald’s coffee!
@RajeshPatel-sl3zd
I inherited my brother’s bedroom when he went to Uni in 1980…..along with his books and desk and his clock radio.
I was in heaven and this song was on at the time, lots.
It meant and still does mean so much to me as I was “wired for sound” and still am today.
What a song for the time.