With his backing group The Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before and during the The Beatles' first year in the charts. A conversion to Christianity and subsequent softening of his music led to his having more of a pop than rock image. Although never able to achieve the same impact in the United States as in Britain (in spite of several chart hits there), Richard has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in the UK and also retains a following in several other countries.
During the last six decades, Cliff Richard has charted many hit singles, and holds the record (along with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its active decades (1950s–2000s). According to his website, he has sold 250 million records over the course of his career. In the British charts alone, Richard has had more than 150 singles, albums and EPs make the top 20.
Dynamite
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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The song "Dynamite" by Cliff Richard is a classic rock and roll love song full of passion and energy. The chorus begins with the line "send me love in a package labelled dynamite," which sets the tone for the explosive emotions being expressed. The singer longs for his lover and wants to feel an explosive connection when they are together. He compares the experience to sailing across the stars and reaching the silvery moon, a metaphor for the blissful feeling of being in love.
The lyrics also describe the physical sensation of being with his lover, using language that evokes heat and intensity. He wants kisses that explode before his very eyes, and he's all set for detonation. The countdown at the end of the chorus adds to the feeling of anticipation and excitement. Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of love and the intensity of physical attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, send me love in a package labelled dynamite
I want a love that is full of passion and intensity, like a package labelled 'dynamite'
I wanna feel an explosion when I hold you tight
I want to experience an explosive feeling of love when I hold you close
I got a powerhouse reception, waiting for you when you come back to your loving baby's arms again
I will be waiting with open arms for you when you come back to me, ready to give you all the love and passion you deserve
We sail across the stars until a silvery moon
We will travel far and wide together, exploring the wonders of the universe
If you wanna know what heaven's like you'll be there soon
Our love is so powerful and transcendent that it will take us to a place of ultimate happiness and bliss
Well, give me kisses that explode before my very eyes
I want your kisses to be so full of passion and excitement that they leave me breathless
I know the sight of you could generate a million sighs
I am so enamored with you that just seeing you could bring me infinite joy and contentment
I'm all set for detonation, baby, don't you know
I am ready and willing to give my all to you, to explode with love and passion for you
Three, two, one, zero, here I go
I am about to unleash all of my love and passion for you, with no holding back
Dynamite!
Our love is explosive and powerful, like dynamite
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN RALPH SAMWELL
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@p.v.chandrasekharan5666
A very impactful song of Cliff Richard.I heard it 60’s.
@ireneandrews6486
This Clif & the Shadows (Drifters) st their best, making crowds go crazy on the dance floor, 1959.❤❤❤🎵🎤🎶🎼🎸🎶🎤🎵🎵📀📀 💎❤️
@sunryse111
You had to be there to really appreciate it, Irene!
@hulyacebe9790
They're fabulous ❤❤❤❤❤
@markpalmar70
One of his best records..
@sunryse111
Thanks for the comment, Mark.
@stefantaege4000
Rock n Roll at it's Best
@daviddawber1111
B-side of Travellin' Light, and charted in its own right, making no. 16 in October 1959.
@sundharara6989
👍 my all time favourite 🙂
@oswintowns3587
British rock nroill at its best raw and hungry