We Say Yeah
Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Cliff Richard, The Shadows
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Mummy says no Daddy says no Brother says no But they all got to go [Chorus] Cause we say yeah (yeah-yeah) We say yeah (yeah-yeah) We say yeah (yeah-yeah) We say yeah (yeah) If we didn't go ahead And thought of all they said Might as well give up, man We might as well be dead [Chorus] Now were moving to the front, baby Well sing another song The older ones, they taught us they're all dead and gone (refrain) Well aim for the sky And keep on shooting high Forget about those problems baby don't just sit and sigh [Chorus] Umm, now mummy says yeah And daddy says yeah My brother says yeah Maybe they're not so square We all say yeah (yeah-yeah) We all say yeah (yeah-yeah) We say yeah (yeah-yeah) We say yeah (yeah)
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Written by: PETER GORMLEY, HANK MARVIN, BRUCE WELCH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
InterpretationFact: "We Say Yeah" is a song from the movie "The Young Ones," performed by Cliff Richard & the Shadows. The title of the song reflects the infectious positivity and energy shared by the young characters in the film.
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GenreFact: The song, like much of Cliff Richard's work with the Shadows, falls into the genre of pop and rock and roll. The Shadows are known for pioneering British rock and are widely considered as one of the most influential groups in the UK music scene.
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Song WritingFact: "We Say Yeah" was collaboratively written by Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin, and Jet Harris, members of The Shadows. These instrumentalists played a significant role in writing many of Richard’s early hits.
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Release Date & Commercial PerformanceFact: "We Say Yeah" was released in 1962 as part of the soundtrack for the film "The Young Ones." The movie was a huge commercial success and helped popularize the song.
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CollaborationFact: The collaboration between Cliff Richard and The Shadows was a significant one in British music history, producing numerous hit records. "We Say Yeah" is one such example of their successful partnership.
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Influence & RecognitionFact: "We Say Yeah" is widely recognized as a classic of British rock and roll and a significant output in Cliff Richard and The Shadows' discography.
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Film AppearanceFact: Besides its soundtrack role in the film "The Young Ones," "We Say Yeah" also appears in one of the film's most famous scenes where Cliff Richard and the Shadows perform it, contributing to the song's popularity.
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LegacyFact: "We Say Yeah" continues to be a favorite among fans of Cliff Richard and the Shadows, underlining the song’s enduring appeal despite the passage of over half a century since its release. It is often included in retrospective compilations of Cliff Richard's music.
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Live PerformanceFact: "We Say Yeah" was frequently performed at live concerts by Cliff Richard & the Shadows, creating vibrant and enthusiastic responses from the audiences.
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