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.
Midnight
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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And the moon
But it comes
And goes too soon
But when midnight's here
The party of the year
Has just begun
I like the dark
But it comes
And goes too soon
But when midnight's here
The party of the year
Has just begun
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Turn out the lights
And let the party begin
Midnight's just right
For Shadow Cat and his friends
To hype this place up
You gotta get up and dance
Sunrise is coming
Do not miss your chance
To get out your seat
And step to this beat
Dancing in the street
You know how we be…
Concealed in the booth
And I'm daring you
To turn out the lights
Enjoy this midnight
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
Bring out the noise
All the party toys
It's midnight
Turn out the lights
The lyrics to "Midnight" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows are all about the excitement and energy of a party that takes place at midnight. The lyrics, "I like the dark and the moon, but it comes and goes too soon, but when midnight's here, the party of the year has just begun" set the tone for the song. The singer is expressing their love for the darkness and the beauty of the moon, but ultimately they crave the excitement and adrenaline rush that comes with a good party. When midnight strikes, the party-goers bring out all the toys and start making all the noise they can, while the singer encourages everyone to dance and enjoy the moment.
The lyrics are full of sensory elements, with mentions of darkness, noise, party toys, and dancing in the street. The line "Concealed in the booth and I'm daring you to turn out the lights, enjoy this midnight" adds a sense of mystery and playfulness to the song, suggesting that the party-goers may be up to some secret shenanigans as they revel in the midnight hour.
Overall, "Midnight" is a celebratory song that captures the joy and excitement of a late-night party. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a thrilling and memorable gathering, and the upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a song that's sure to get people dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the dark
I enjoy the absence of light and the shadowy atmosphere it creates
And the moon
I appreciate the soft, mystical light that the moon provides
But it comes
Unfortunately, the moon doesn't stay in the sky forever
And goes too soon
It disappears quickly, leaving me wanting more
But when midnight's here
However, when the clock strikes twelve and it's officially 'midnight,' things change
The party of the year
This marks the time when the ultimate party begins. It's the most exciting event of the year
Has just begun
This party has only just started and there are so many good times and memories to be made
Bring out the noise
This is the cue to start making loud sounds and generate excitement
All the party toys
We should bring all of the supplies and equipment we need to make the party as fun as possible
It's midnight
The time has finally come
Turn out the lights
In order to make the atmosphere as festive as possible, we should turn the lights off
And let the party begin
This is our moment, and we should take advantage of it by having an amazing time
Midnight's just right
12:00 AM is the perfect time for Shadow Cat and his friends to party and make lasting memories
For Shadow Cat and his friends
This is specifically targeted to the group that Shadow Cat and his friends belong to
To hype this place up
They are going to work together to make this party as exciting as possible
You gotta get up and dance
The attendees should get up and move their bodies to the beat of the music
Sunrise is coming
This is the reminder that every good thing must come to an end
Do not miss your chance
Therefore, we must take full advantage of the time we have left
To get out your seat
It's time for everyone to rise to their feet
And step to this beat
To move their bodies to the rhythm of the music
Dancing in the street
They will be able to let loose and dance wherever they are
You know how we be…
This line suggests that the people at the party know exactly what to do to have a good time
Concealed in the booth
This is a suggestion that the party is going to be wild and uninhibited
And I'm daring you
The artist is challenging the listener to let go and have an incredible time
To turn out the lights
Just like earlier in the song, turning off the lights is still seen as a necessary part of generating a fun atmosphere
Enjoy this midnight
This is a reminder that they should savor every moment of this incredible night
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Boston Vanwey, James Butler
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Rita Sant Fournier
I must say Cliff Richard and the Shadows we're wonderful ❤but The SHADOW'S were in a class of their own absolutely out of this world brilliant 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Margaret Cross
A absolutely brilliant concert from the great Cliff and the Shadows ❤❤❤🥰💓💓😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
phil white
Before The Beatles there was Cliff and The Shadows, and they are still performing more than 50 years later, and with the same sound and level of performance, ASTONISHING!!!!
Jana H.
👍🌟
Adrian Osler
And far better than the beatles
James Portrais
Some say rock 'n roll was the invention of a King, I'm inclined to believe it simply fell off a cliff ;-)
Brenda Burke
@Jana H. 3⁵9⁰
Brenda Burke
@Jana H. 3
nolan naicker
Superb performance ! These are what you call real performers, no auto tuning like today's artist ,original at its finest. Thank you to Cliff and the Shadows.
Santanu
I totally agree with you.