Carrie

Cliff Richard

About Carrie

"Carrie" is a song performed by Cliff Richard and released as a single in 1980. Written by Terry Britten and B. A. Robertson, it was the third single lifted from Richard's 1979 album Rock 'n' Roll Juvenile. It reached no. 4 in the UK Singles Chart and became an international hit.


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2005
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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

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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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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.
Chart Performance
The song achieved remarkable success by reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Album Association
While being a successful standalone single, "Carrie" is also a part of Cliff Richard's 1980 studio album, "I'm No Hero".
Song-writing Credits
The song was written by two popular songwriters of that time- Terry Britten and B.A. Robertson.
Genre Classification
"Carrie" is often classified under the pop music genre, demonstrating the meld of traditional pop and modern pop attributes of the 1980s.
Successful Outside the UK
Besides its success in the UK, "Carrie" also made it into the top 20 in Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Singer’s Career
At the time "Carrie" was released, Cliff Richard was already a well-established artist in the UK and this song further cemented his popularity.
B-side Track
"Moving In" serves as the B-side to "Carrie", also taken from the "I'm No Hero" album.
Video Appearance
The music video of "Carrie" features Cliff Richard with his band, performing in front of a live audience.
Song Subject
Despite its upbeat tune, "Carrie" is a torch song, conveying a sad story through its lyrics.
Legacy
Despite being released more than 40 years ago, "Carrie" remains one of Cliff Richard's most loved songs.
Cover Versions
The song "Carrie" has been covered by a few artists over the years, showing its continuing relevance and popularity.

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