Carrie
Cliff Richard
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Sorry to disturb you But I was in the neighbourhood About a friend I've her picture Could you take a look? Oh, I appreciate you're busy And time is not your own Yeah, maybe it would be better If I telephoned [chorus]: Carrie doesn't live here anymore Carrie used to room on the second floor Sorry that she left no forwarding address That was known to me Carrie doesn't live here anymore You could always ask at the corner store Carrie had a date with her own kind of fate It's plain to see Another missing person One of many we assume The young wear their freedom Like cheap perfume (It's useless information) Returning my call (To help the situation) They've nothing at all You're just another message On a payphone wall<2x>
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Carrie" is a song by the British singer Cliff Richard that was released as a single on 22 February 1980.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved remarkable success by reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album AssociationWhile being a successful standalone single, "Carrie" is also a part of Cliff Richard's 1980 studio album, "I'm No Hero".
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Song-writing CreditsThe song was written by two popular songwriters of that time- Terry Britten and B.A. Robertson.
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Genre Classification"Carrie" is often classified under the pop music genre, demonstrating the meld of traditional pop and modern pop attributes of the 1980s.
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Successful Outside the UKBesides its success in the UK, "Carrie" also made it into the top 20 in Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Singer’s CareerAt the time "Carrie" was released, Cliff Richard was already a well-established artist in the UK and this song further cemented his popularity.
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B-side Track"Moving In" serves as the B-side to "Carrie", also taken from the "I'm No Hero" album.
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Video AppearanceThe music video of "Carrie" features Cliff Richard with his band, performing in front of a live audience.
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Song SubjectDespite its upbeat tune, "Carrie" is a torch song, conveying a sad story through its lyrics.
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LegacyDespite being released more than 40 years ago, "Carrie" remains one of Cliff Richard's most loved songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song "Carrie" has been covered by a few artists over the years, showing its continuing relevance and popularity.
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