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Quiz about Lyrics of Cliff Richard
Quiz about Lyrics of Cliff Richard

Lyrics of Cliff Richard Trivia Quiz

From 1958-1967, Cliff Richard had 43 songs, all at number 26 and above, on the Official UK Singles lists, with 35 in the top ten, and eight at number one. From the lyrics given, name these ten Cliff Richard songs. [All songs listed are by Cliff Richard.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
389,986
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
328
Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (10/10), Guest 165 (8/10), Guest 165 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. These lines are found in which Cliff Richard song?

"They say its 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
Real country music that just drives along."
 Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Cliff Richard sang this quatrain in what song?

"You have words with him
And your future's looking dim.
But these things
Your heart can rise above." Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "No comb and no toothbrush, I've got nothing to haul.
I'm carryin' only
A pocket full of dreams, a heart full of love.
And they weigh nothin' at all."

These lyrics come from what song by Cliff Richard (with The Shadows)? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. These four lines appear in which tune by Cliff Richard (with The Shadows)?

"We had a quarrel I was unkind.
Why did you leave me, love made me blind.
Come back to me darling, I yearn for your touch.
Have pity, come back now, I need you so much." Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Cliff Richard (with The Shadows) used these lines in what melody?

"We're going where the sun shines brightly.
We're going where the sea is blue.
We've seen it in the movies,
Now let's see if it's true."
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Question 6 of 10
6. "Once in every lifetime
Comes a love like this.
I need you and you need me.
Oh my darling can't you see."

In which Cliff Richard (with The Shadows) song are these words? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The artist: Cliff Richard (with The Shadows). The lyrics:

"If you hear the words he has to say
He'll break your heart.
Let your love for me prove strong
While we are far apart."

The song? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. These words are from what tune by Cliff Richard (with The Drifters)?

"Take a look at her hair, it's real.
And if you don't believe what I say, just feel.
I'm gonna lock her up in a trunk
So no big hunk can steal her away from me." Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. "You told me you were taken,
But now you've set me free.
And I believed you when you said
Your only love was me"

Cliff Richard (with The Shadows) sang these lyrics in which song? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. The artist: Cliff Richard (with The Shadows). The lines:

"You come right out and tell me
You're out with someone new.
You play it oh, so doggone cool
I don't know what to do."

The tune? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. These lines are found in which Cliff Richard song? "They say its 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 Real country music that just drives along."

Answer: Move It

 "Move It," with The Drifters, was a number two hit on the UK Singles chart in 1958. "Mean Streak," also with the Drifters, was a number ten in 1959. "The Next Time" was a number one smash in 1962, and "I'm The Lonely One" was number eight in 1964 (both with The Shadows).
2. Cliff Richard sang this quatrain in what song? "You have words with him And your future's looking dim. But these things Your heart can rise above."

Answer: It's All In The Game

 Cliff Richard's "It's All In The Game" reached number two on the UK Singles list and number 25 on Billboard's Hot 100 in the USA. His "The Day I Met Marie" was number ten in 1967. "I Love You" was a number one in 1960, and "In The Country" reached number six in 1966 (both with the Shadows).
3. "No comb and no toothbrush, I've got nothing to haul. I'm carryin' only A pocket full of dreams, a heart full of love. And they weigh nothin' at all." These lyrics come from what song by Cliff Richard (with The Shadows)?

Answer: Travellin' Light

 The lyrics are from "Travellin' Light," number one on the UK Singles chart in 1959. Cliff Richard did the other tunes listed. In 1965, "Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)" was number two and "On My Word" was number 12. "Constantly" reached number four in 1964.
4. These four lines appear in which tune by Cliff Richard (with The Shadows)? "We had a quarrel I was unkind. Why did you leave me, love made me blind. Come back to me darling, I yearn for your touch. Have pity, come back now, I need you so much."

Answer: A Voice In The Wilderness

 In 1960, "A Voice In The Wilderness" reached number two on the UK Singles chart. In 1961, "Theme For A Dream" (with The Shadows) made it to number three, In 1963, "Lucky Lips" (with The Shadows) was a number four. In 1966, Cliff Richard's "Visions" got to number seven.
5. Cliff Richard (with The Shadows) used these lines in what melody? "We're going where the sun shines brightly. We're going where the sea is blue. We've seen it in the movies, Now let's see if it's true."

Answer: Summer Holiday

 "Summer Holiday" was a top number one hit in 1963 on the UK Singles list. The other songs are by only Cliff Richard. "When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart" was number three in 1961. "The Twelfth Of Never" got to number eight in 1964. "All My Love (Solo Tu)" reached number six in 1967.
6. "Once in every lifetime Comes a love like this. I need you and you need me. Oh my darling can't you see." In which Cliff Richard (with The Shadows) song are these words?

Answer: The Young Ones

 The UK Singles chart listed "The Young Ones" at number one in 1962. The other songs are also with The Shadows. "Fall In Love With You" was a number two in 1960. "On The Beach" was a number seven in 1964. And, in 1959, "Dynamite" got to number 16.
7. The artist: Cliff Richard (with The Shadows). The lyrics: "If you hear the words he has to say He'll break your heart. Let your love for me prove strong While we are far apart." The song?

Answer: Don't Talk To Him

 "Don't Talk To Him" was a number two hit on the UK Singles chart in 1963. The other songs were also UK hits for Cliff Richard (with The Shadows). "Nine Times Out Of Ten" reached number three in 1960. "Time Drags By" got to number ten in 1966. "The Time In Between" made number 22 in 1965.
8. These words are from what tune by Cliff Richard (with The Drifters)? "Take a look at her hair, it's real. And if you don't believe what I say, just feel. I'm gonna lock her up in a trunk So no big hunk can steal her away from me."

Answer: Living Doll

 In 1959, the UK Singles charted listed "Living Doll" as a smash number one hit. In the USA, it reached number 30 on Billboard's Hot 100. The Drifters also assisted with "High Class Baby," number seven in 1958, and "Livin' Lovin' Doll," number 20 in 1959. "It'll Be Me," with The Shadows, was a number two in 1962.
9. "You told me you were taken, But now you've set me free. And I believed you when you said Your only love was me" Cliff Richard (with The Shadows) sang these lyrics in which song?

Answer: I'm Looking Out The Window

 On the UK Singles list in 1962, "I'm Looking Out The Window" was a number two hit. "Gee Whiz It's You" with The Shadows made it to number four in 1961. Cliff Richard had a number one top hit in 1965 with "The Minute You're Gone," and a number nine hit in 1967 with "It's All Over".
10. The artist: Cliff Richard (with The Shadows). The lines: "You come right out and tell me You're out with someone new. You play it oh, so doggone cool I don't know what to do." The tune?

Answer: Please Don't Tease

 All four songs were recorded with The Shadows. "Please Don't Tease" scored at number one on the UK Singles chart in 1963. In 1960, "A Girl Like "You" was a number three hit. "I Could Easily Fall (In Love With You)" got to number six in 1964. And, in 1966, "Blue Turns To Grey" made it to number 15.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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