My Kinda Life
Cliff Richard
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Right from early days from the moment I was born I would take my guitar in the early early mornin' And go down to the fields and play-ay-ay Sittin' down there in the long grass strummin' I could see the people from miles around comin' To hear me sing my music and play-ay-ay Well that's been my kinda life my kinda life (Yes and I like it) Well that's been my kinda life my kinda life (Yes and I like it) Well that's been my kinda life yeah and I wouldn't spend it anywhere Other than sittin' down somewhere playin' away my days Well we made it to the city just me and my guitar That was where I found a freaky little bar I sat there on the stage and play-ay-ayed Well up came a guy who said it wasn't plastic He wanted me to sing away my life or something drastic But all I want to do is play-ay-ay Well that's been my kinda life my kinda life (Yes and I like it) Well that's been my kinda life my kinda life (Yes and I like it) Well that's been my kinda life yeah and I wouldn't spend it anywhere Other than sittin' down somewhere playin' away my days Well fame and fortune I've let them pass me by No one in the country could say I didn't try To turn the people and to play-ay-ay You can keep all the money and the places that go with it 'Cause all I want is freedom and no cash could ever get it All I want to do is play-ay-ay Well that's been my kinda life my kinda life (Yes and I like it) Well that's been my kinda life my kinda life (Yes and I like it) Well that's been my kinda life yeah and I wouldn't spend it anywhere Other than sittin' down somewhere playin' away my days
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10 facts about this song
Title"My Kinda Life" is the name of the song we are discussing.
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ArtistIt was performed by Sir Cliff Richard, a British pop singer and actor who is considered one of the best-selling music artists in the UK.
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ReleaseThis song was released in 1977, marking one of the releases during the peak of Richard's career.
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Album"My Kinda Life" is a part of Cliff Richard's 1977 studio album, "Every Face Tells a Story."
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Song GenreLike most of Richard's discography, this song can be classified as pop and rock'n'roll music.
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Song WriterIt was written by Bruce Welch and Alan Tarney, two notable songwriters of the time who have composed for various successful artists.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart in 1977, which is quite a notable achievement.
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Unique Aspect"My Kinda Life" is considered unique as it showcases Richard's shift from his early rock 'n' roll style to a more contemporary pop sound - indicating his adaptability as an artist to the changing trends.
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Concert PerformancesOver the decades, the song has become a popular number added to Cliff Richard's concert setlist due to its catchy tune and popular appeal.
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LegacyDespite being one of his lesser charted singles, "My Kinda Life" still holds value as one of the distinctive songs from Cliff Richard's discography that helped shape his dynamic and enduring music career.
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