'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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Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
In violent times
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
In black and white
They really really ought to know
Those one track minds
That took you for a working boy
Kiss them goodbye
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to shout for joy
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we live to tell the tale
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
And when you've taken down your guard
If I could change your mind
I'd really love to break your heart
I'd really love to break your heart
Shout
Shout
Let it all out
These are the things I can do without
Come on
I'm talking to you
Come on
The song "Shout" by Cliff Richard is a call to action against the injustices of the world. The repeated phrase "Shout, let it all out" serves as a sort of battle cry, urging the listener to speak up and not be complacent with the status quo. The verses speak to the struggles of those who are taken advantage of by those in power, and encourages them to stand up for themselves. The lines "In violent times, you shouldn't have to sell your soul / In black and white, they really really ought to know" refer to the idea that in times of societal turmoil, people should not have to compromise their integrity to survive. The line "Those one track minds that took you for a working boy / Kiss them goodbye, you shouldn't have to jump for joy" speaks to the idea that people should not have to demean themselves to appease their employers or those in power. The lyrics "They gave you life / And in return you gave them hell / As cold as ice / I hope we live to tell the tale" can be interpreted as a message to those in power, warning them that their mistreatment of others will not go unnoticed or unchallenged.
Overall, the message of "Shout" is one of empowerment and resistance against oppression. It urges listeners to mobilize and fight against the injustices they see in the world, rather than simply accepting them.
Line by Line Meaning
Shout
Express yourself loudly and passionately
Shout
Express yourself loudly and passionately
Let it all out
Express everything you're feeling and thinking
These are the things I can do without
These are the negative things that I don't need in my life
Come on
Encouragement to act or speak
I'm talking to you
I'm addressing you directly
In violent times
During chaotic or tumultuous periods
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
You shouldn't have to compromise your values or integrity
In black and white
In clear and obvious terms
They really really ought to know
They should be aware and informed
Those one track minds
People with narrow or inflexible thinking
That took you for a working boy
That underestimated or undervalued you
Kiss them goodbye
Leave them behind
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to be overjoyed or overly grateful
They gave you life
They brought you into the world
And in return you gave them hell
You caused them trouble or conflict
As cold as ice
Without emotion or compassion
I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive and can share our experience
And when you've taken down your guard
When you've let your defenses down
If I could change your mind
If I could alter your thinking or attitude
I'd really love to break your heart
I'd like to affect you deeply or make you vulnerable
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maria Neal
Love it!
GΓ©rard BOMBARDIER
Super morceau de musique qui nous donne envie d'aller danser avec plaisir j'aime beaucoup merci Clif bonne journΓ©e amitiΓ©s GΓ©rard πππΊπ΅π€πΈπ€³
Sheila Dubiel
Love it!
Andy Howells
Featured on Cliff's 1967 Don't Stop Me Now album with backing by the delightful Breakaway's as well as several live sets at the time. Nice to see this and The Day I Met Marie, would certainly love to see more 60s Cliff appearances especially with The Shadows!
Yenney Rossi
Bellissima canzone, coreografia, ballo, video, ma soprattutto la stupenda interpretazione βͺβ’β₯β¦ Grazie di cuore caro Cliff Richard, per la condivisione β -β Complimenti !!
Philippa Morris
Absolutely wonderful..... Love this β€β€β€β€β€β€β€
Maria Shaw
Just love it π β₯οΈπππΉπΉ
amangogna68
Great song and you are amazing !
patricia F
Magnifique π₯° β¨π
Malaya Mendoza
I love Cliff Richard !!!