Travellin' Light

Cliff Richard

About Travellin' Light

"Travellin' Light" is a UK No. 1 single recorded by Cliff Richard and The Shadows and released in 1959. It was the follow-up single to Richard's first No. 1, "Living Doll" and remained at No. 1 for five weeks (one less than "Living Doll"). "Travellin' Light" was also a Number 1 hit in Ireland and Norway, selling 1.59m copies worldwide. It was Richard's last single of the 1950s and his first release after the Shadows had changed their name from the Drifters (so as to not conflict with the American band of the same name). The B-side, "Dynamite" also made the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 16. 


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2008
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Got no bags and baggage to slow me down
I'm traveling so fast my feet ain't touching the ground
Traveling' light, traveling' light
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight

No comb and no toothbrush
I've got nothing to haul
I'm carryin' only
A pocket full of dreams
A hand full of love 
And they weigh nothing at all

Soon I'm going to see that love look in her eyes
I'm a hoot and a holler away from paradise
Traveling' light, traveling' light
I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight

No comb and no toothbrush
I've got nothing to haul
I'm carryin' only
A pocket full of dreams
A hand full of love 
And they weigh nothing at all

Soon I'm going to see that love look in her eyes
I'm a hoot and a holler away from paradise
Traveling' light
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight

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Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940, Lucknow, India) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist. He is the third biggest selling singles artist of all time in the United Kingdom, with total sales of over 21 million in the UK and has reportedly sold an estimated 250 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Travellin' Light" was released in October 1959 by Cliff Richard and The Shadows.
Chart Success
The song was a significant hit, reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Chart. It held the top spot for five weeks.
Songwriters
This popular track was written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, renowned songwriters who have penned many hits for a range of artists.
Album Inclusion
The song featured on the album "Cliff Sings," which was released a month after the single had hit number 1.
Cover Versions
Famous artists like Shakin' Stevens and Status Quo have also covered "Travellin' Light."
Record Sales
The single sold over one million copies worldwide, earning Cliff Richard and The Shadows a gold disc.
Musical Style
"Travellin' Light" is a prime example of British rock & roll/pop from the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Film Connection
Cliff Richard performed the song in the 1960 film 'Expresso Bongo'.
Live Performances
The song remained a staple in Cliff Richard's live performance repertoire and was often part of his concert setlists.
Global Recognition
Despite its heavy British influence, the song found success internationally, charting in several other countries including Norway and Ireland.

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