Wired for Sound

Cliff Richard

About Wired for Sound

"Wired for Sound" is a song recorded by English singer Cliff Richard, released in 1981 as the lead single for his album of the same name. The song reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI for sales over 250,000. The song reached number 2 in Australia and South Africa, and was a hit in a number of European countries. The song was written by Alan Tarney and B. A. Robertson. A live version of the song was released in 1990 as an extra track on Richard's CD single of "From a Distance". The music video was filmed at Milton Keynes Shopping Centre. 


Year:
2000
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I like small speakers, I like tall speakers
If they've music, they're wired for sound

Walking about with a head full of music
Cassette in my pocket and I'm gonna use it
Stereo out on the street you know woh oh woh...

Into the car go to work I'm cruising
I never think that I'll blow all my fuses
Traffic flows into the breakfast show woh oh woh...

Power from the needle to the plastic
AM FM I feel so ecstatic
Now it's music I've found
And I'm wired for sound

I was small boy who don't like his toys
I could not wait to get wired for sound

I met a girl and she told me she loved me
I said you love me then love means you must like what I like
My music is dynamite woh oh woh...

She said I'm not a girl you put on at a stand by
I am a girl who demands that her love is amplified
Switching to overdrive woh oh woh

Power from the needle to the plastic
AM FM I feel so ecstatic
Now it's music I've found
And I'm wired for sound

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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: ALAN TARNEY, B ROBERTSON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Wired for Sound" was released in August 1981 by British singer Cliff Richard. - The single reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and spent a total of 11 weeks on the chart. - It also achieved success internationally, reaching the top ten in several countries including Germany, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
Album Significance
The song is the title track of Richard’s 1981 album, also named "Wired for Sound". - This album marked a change in Richard's music direction to a more contemporary pop and electronic style.
Music Video
The music video for "Wired for Sound" was filmed at Milton Keynes shopping center in England. - Richard is often remembered skimming around the shopping center on roller skates in the video, which was quite innovative at that time.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics emphasize the joy of listening to music through personal headphones, depicting the sense of freedom it gives. - It reflects a techno-utopian vision, capturing the excitement during the early '80s about new possibilities brought by technology in music entertainment
Production
The song was written by Alan Tarney and B.A. Robertson, both of whom had previously worked with Richard. - Tarney also produced the track.
Cover Versions
Australian musician, Ben Lee, covered the song in 2007 for his album "Go Forth, Songs From The West."
Critical View
"Wired for Sound" has been well-received over the years and is seen as one of the highlights of Richard's long career. - It was particularly praised for its catchy tune and Richard’s electrifying performance.
Legacy
"Wired for Sound" remains one of Cliff Richard's most well-known songs. - In 2009, it was ranked at No. 43 in UK radio station Absolute Radio's poll of listeners' favorite British song.

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