Bachelor Boy
Mike Sammes Singers, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, The Shadows, Cliff Richard
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When I was young my father said 'Son I have something to say' And what he told me I'll never forget Until my dying days [Chorus:] He said son you are a bachelor boy And that's the way to stay Son you'll be a bachelor boy Until your dying days When I was 16 I fell in love With a girl as sweet as can be But I remembered just in time What my daddy said to me [Chorus] As time goes by I probably will Meet a girl and fall in love Then I'll get married have a wife and a child And they'll be my turtle doves But until then I'll be a bachelor boy And that's the way I'll stay Happy to be a bachelor boy Until my dying days
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Written by: BRUCE WELCH, CLIFF RICHARD
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14 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Bachelor Boy" was released in 1962 and immediately became a hit, reaching No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album InclusionThe song is present in the third studio album by Cliff Richard, "Summer Holiday," which is the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
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Creative GroupThe song was written and performed by Cliff Richard and the Shadows, continuing their successful collaboration that started in the late 1950s.
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Song Genre"Bachelor Boy" is considered a pop standard with a catchy, upbeat rhythm typical of the early 60s era.
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Famous LyricsThe iconic line of the song is "As a bachelor boy until the day I die," which was widely quoted and referenced throughout the years.
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Movie Appearance"Bachelor Boy" was also featured in the 1963 British musical film "Summer Holiday," where Richard was the lead actor.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Bruce Welch from The Shadows and Cliff Richard.
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Song ThemesAddressing the theme of bachelorhood, the song tells about a boy who was advised by his father to remain single, which he happily agrees to.
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Song's PopularityThe song remains one of Cliff Richard's best-known songs, often performed at his live concerts.
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AwardsAlthough "Bachelor Boy" didn't win any particular award, the success of the album "Summer Holiday," which includes the song, led Cliff Richard to win Variety Club of Great Britain Show Business Personality in 1963.
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Chart SuccessNot only did "Bachelor Boy" reach the No. 2 spot in the UK, but it also hit Top 10 in several other countries like Ireland, Norway, and Sweden, demonstrating its international success.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered the song, indicating its ongoing recognition and impact in the music industry.
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Genre Influence"Bachelor Boy" is one of the songs that contributed to defining the British rock and roll/pop scene during the early 60s.
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Cliff Richard's StatusWith songs like "Bachelor Boy," Cliff Richard solidified his position as one of Britain’s top male vocalists and entertainers.
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