Congratulations
Cliff Richard
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Congratulations and celebrations When I tell everyone that youÆre in love with me Congratulations and jubilations I want the world to know IÆm happy as can be Who would believe that I could be happy and contented I used to think that happiness hadnÆt been invented But that was in the bad old days before I met you When I let you walk into my heart Congratulations and celebrations When I tell everyone that youÆre in love with me Congratulations and jubilations I want the world to know IÆm happy as can be I was afraid that maybe you thought you were above me That I was only fooling myself to think youÆd love me But then tonight you said you couldnÆt live without me That round about me, you wanted to stay Congratulations and celebrations When I tell everyone that youÆre in love with me Congratulations and jubilations I want the world to know IÆm happy as can be Congratulations and celebrations When I tell everyone that youÆre in love with me Congratulations and jubilations I want the world to know IÆm happy as can be I want the world to know IÆm happy as can be
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Written by: BILL MARTIN, PHIL COULTER
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13 facts about this song
Release Timeframe"Congratulations" by Cliff Richard was released in the year 1968.
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Eurovision ConnectionThe song is famously known as the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in the same year.
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Eurovision RankingDespite being one of the favorites to win the Eurovision contest, it finished in the second place, losing to Spain's song "La, la, la."
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Chart PositionsAfter the contest, "Congratulations" achieved significant commercial success, reaching the #2 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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ControversyThere were controversies surrounding the Eurovision 1968 results, with some speculating that the voting had been rigged by Spanish dictator Franco's regime to ensure Spain's victory.
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Song's LegacyDespite not winning the Eurovision, "Congratulations" has remained one of Cliff Richard's most popular and enduring songs.
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Songwriters"Congratulations" was written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, two accomplished British songwriters.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Cliff Richard's 1968 album "Established 1958."
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Richard's ReactionCliff Richard reportedly took the loss at Eurovision quite hard, but acknowledged the popularity and success the song achieved afterward.
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Others' RenditionOver the years, "Congratulations" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its lasting impact. One notable cover was by the TV puppets Pinky and Perky.
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Use in MediaThe song is frequently played during celebrations and has featured in many television shows, movies, and sporting events over the years.
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Cliff Richard's Eurovision ComebackDespite his first encounter, Cliff Richard represented the UK again at Eurovision in 1973, with the song "Power to All Our Friends." However, he was unable to secure a victory yet again.
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Song's Theme"Congratulations" is often perceived as a love song, expressing joy and congratulations for being in love.
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