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.
Move It
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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Well shake oh baby, shake oh honey, please don't lose it
The rhythm that gets into your heart and soul
Well, let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll
They say it's gonna die but please let's face it
Well, they just don't know what's a goin' to replace it
Yeah, ballads and calypsos they got nothin' on
Well, move it
C'mon pretty baby let's a-move it and a-groove it
Well shake-a baby, shake-a baby, please don't lose it
The rhythm that gets into your heart and soul
Well, let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll
They say it's gonna die but please let's face it
They just don't know what's a-goin' to replace it
Ballads and calypsos have nothin' on
Real country music that just drives along
Oh honey, move it
Hey move it
A-ha move it
A-ha move it
The song "Move It" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows is a classic rock 'n' roll tune from 1958 that captures the energy and excitement of the genre. The lyrics encourage the listener to dance and move to the rhythm of rock 'n' roll while also celebrating the power of the music itself. The song starts with an invitation to dance, "C'mon pretty baby let's a move it and a-groove it", and urges the listener not to hold back and to fully embrace the rhythm. The chorus repeats this message and emphasizes the infectious nature of rock 'n' roll, "The rhythm that gets into your heart and soul, Well, let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll".
The second half of the song takes a defensive stance, responding to critics who predicted the end of rock 'n' roll. The lyrics acknowledge that there are other styles of music like ballads and calypsos, but claim that nothing compares to the driving power of real country music. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and an exhortation to keep dancing and moving, "Oh honey, move it, Hey move it, A-ha move it".
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon pretty baby let's a move it and a-groove it
Come on, my beautiful companion, let's dance and groove together
Well shake oh baby, shake oh honey, please don't lose it
Shake your body, darling, please maintain this groovy rhythm
The rhythm that gets into your heart and soul
This rhythm deeply affects you and comes from within
Well, let me tell you baby, it's called rock 'n' roll
This genre of music that we're dancing to is called rock 'n' roll
They say it's gonna die but please let's face it
Many people predict that rock 'n' roll won't survive, but let's be real
Well, they just don't know what's a goin' to replace it
They are unaware of what will take over if rock 'n' roll dies out
Yeah, ballads and calypsos they got nothin' on
Slower types of music like ballads and calypsos can't compare
Real country music that just drives along
The authentic country songs that have an upbeat rhythm are the best
Oh honey, move it
My dearest, keep on dancing
Hey move it
Come on, let's dance some more
A-ha move it
Yes, let's keep moving to the beat
A-ha move it
Yes, let's keep moving to the beat
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: IAN SAMWELL
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@gilesglossop5071
If only Cliff had continued with this tough sound, he would have been regarded as the one of the greatest rockers ever. This is hard rock in its earliest possible incarnation and it still kicks ass.
@stevenford727
I agree with you're comment 💯💯
@shaddoty
Better than the beatles
@gloriagarcia4351
@steven ford Agree
@gloriagarcia4351
@shad doty Agree.
@BradBrassman
He was tame aftr. Your mum liked him; Billy Fury on the other hand..........
@sapphirex27
He was just 20 years old here, and still going strong at 82. Bless his heart💗
@TheFusedplug
Just turned 83 still rocking
@tylsimys67
Heart is everything - please let it give up way before my brains do Mr Jesus.
@vernonbolinger9488
The shadows were a big part of Clffs early success. One of the best backing bands ever.