'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.
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Cliff Richard Lyrics
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That He saved my soul
But I still like to listen to the radio
They say that rock and roll is wrong, we'll give you more chance
I say I feel so good I gotta get up and dance
I know what's right, I know what's wrong and I don't confuse it
Why should the devil have all the good music
I feel good every day
Well now they say to cut my hair
They're driving me insane
I grew it out long to make room for my brain
But sometimes people don't understand
What's a good boy doing in a rock and roll band
There's nothing wrong with playing blues licks
But if you got a reason tell me to my face
Why should the devil have all the good music
There's nothing wrong with what we play
'Cause Jesus is the Rock and He rolled my blues away
Roll 'em away now!
I ain't knocking the hymns
Just give me a song that has a beat
No I ain't knocki8ng the hymns
Give me a song that moves my feet
Jesus told the Truth
Jesus showed the Way
There's one more thing I'd like to say
They nailed Him to a cross
And they laid Him in the ground
But they shoulda known they can't keep a Good Man down
And I feel good every day
I refuse to lose it
All I want to I know from all of you is
Why should the devil have all the good music
''cause I been filled I feel okay because Jesus is the Rock and He rolled all my blues
Jesus is the Rock and He rolled all my blues
Jesus is the Rock and He rolled all my blues
The song "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows is a response to the negative views society held regarding rock and roll music during the 1960s. The lyrics are a plea for acceptance of rock and roll music in the Christian faith, as it brings joy and happiness to the people who listen to it. The song highlights the idea that there is no logical reason for rock and roll to be associated with sinfulness or evil, and that there is no conflict between being a Christian and enjoying rock music.
The artist explains that while he is a Christian and believes in the teachings of Jesus, he still likes to listen to the radio and enjoy the music he hears. He argues that there is nothing wrong with listening and dancing to rock and roll, and that it does not conflict with his faith. The song also tackles the issue of appearance, with the artist explaining that he grew out his hair to make room for his brain, poking fun at the idea that long hair automatically makes someone immoral or sinful.
The lyrics of the song preach acceptance and inclusivity, arguing that there is nothing wrong with enjoying rock and roll music and that there is no reason why it should be associated with the devil or with sinfulness. The song's message is relevant even today, as many people still hold onto negative views regarding rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
I want the people to know
I want everyone to know
That He saved my soul
That Jesus saved my soul
But I still like to listen to the radio
But I still like listening to music on the radio
They say that rock and roll is wrong, we'll give you more chance
Some people say that rock and roll is bad, but we want to keep playing it
I say I feel so good I gotta get up and dance
I feel so good that I can't help but dance
I know what's right, I know what's wrong and I don't confuse it
I know what is morally right and wrong and I don't mix the two
Why should the devil have all the good music
Why should only bad things have good music?
I feel good every day
I feel happy every day
'Cause Jesus is the Rock and He rolled my blues away
Because Jesus is like a rock that took away my sadness
Well now they say to cut my hair
Some people are telling me to cut my hair
They're driving me insane
Their constant nagging is really getting to me
I grew it out long to make room for my brain
I grew it long to show that just because I look different, it doesn't mean I'm not smart
But sometimes people don't understand
But some people just don't get it
What's a good boy doing in a rock and roll band
Why would a well-behaved person be in a rock and roll band?
There's nothing wrong with playing blues licks
There's nothing wrong with playing blues music
But if you got a reason tell me to my face
If you have a problem with me, tell me to my face
Why should the devil have all the good music
Why should only bad things have good music?
There's nothing wrong with what we play
There's nothing wrong with the music we make
'Cause Jesus is the Rock and He rolled my blues away
Because Jesus is like a rock that took away my sadness
Roll 'em away now!
Let's keep playing our music!
I ain't knocking the hymns
I'm not disrespecting religious hymns
Just give me a song that has a beat
I just want to hear music that has a rhythm
No I ain't knocki8ng the hymns
Again, I'm not disrespecting religious hymns
Give me a song that moves my feet
Give me a song that makes me want to dance
Jesus told the Truth
Jesus spoke words of truth
Jesus showed the Way
Jesus led by example
There's one more thing I'd like to say
I have one more thing to say
They nailed Him to a cross
They crucified Jesus
And they laid Him in the ground
They buried Him in the earth
But they shoulda known they can't keep a Good Man down
They should have known that a good person can't be kept down forever
And I feel good every day
I feel happy every day
I refuse to lose it
I refuse to lose my happiness
All I want to I know from all of you is
All I want to know from all of you is
Why should the devil have all the good music
Why should only bad things have good music?
'cause I been filled I feel okay because Jesus is the Rock and He rolled all my blues
I feel okay because I have faith in Jesus, who took away my sadness
Jesus is the Rock and He rolled all my blues
Jesus is like a rock that took away my sadness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY NORMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rasputin4u1
Hasje ..really beautiful..the video is raised to different level with your graphics..Thank you
@Hasje6
Thank you....
@ENACODNOM
Hi, Hans! Happy New Year! I thought you liked only instrumentals!
@Hasje6
Hello Victor, I wish you also the best for 2020. And about my musical preferences, you can find the following playlists on my channel
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLebsSD2NQr3C2i6-XArVZ_ptVlhvXPy6f
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLebsSD2NQr3CzdsI_ujCBs2KWs7HePqI3
So you see that for me there is really more music than instrumentals....
@schmuserin
Rarität 5***
@evelynesouchar5549
It not seems Cliff's voice.
@reginaldsardinha4399
It's his voice