Bachelor Boy

Mike Sammes Singers, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, The Shadows, Cliff Richard

About Bachelor Boy

"Bachelor Boy" is a song by Cliff Richard and the Shadows. It became a hit when it was released as the B-side of Richard's single "The Next Time". Both sides of the single were regarded as having chart potential so both sides were promoted and in many markets "Bachelor Boy" became the bigger hit. The single spent three weeks at No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1963 and was a major hit internationally, excluding the US. Both sides of the single were included on the accompanying soundtrack album Summer Holiday. "Bachelor Boy" was written by Bruce Welch (from the Shadows) and Cliff Richard. In the UK, the single was the first of three number 1 hit singles from Richard's musical film, Summer Holiday, the other two being "Summer Holiday" and "Foot Tapper". The film was the most successful box-office attraction of the year. The single was followed at number one by the Shadows' own single "Dance On!"The song is about some advice a father passes to his son, to "remain a bachelor boy until (his) dying day". Richard later commented when he wrote this song he "never expected it to be prophetic". While Richard has himself never married, the song itself does not rule out marriage, with the final verse stating "I'll get married, have a wife and a child... but until then I'll be a bachelor boy...". 


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1963
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When I was young my father said
'Son I have something to say'
And what he told me I'll never forget
Until my dying days

[Chorus:]
He said son you are a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay
Son you'll be a bachelor boy
Until your dying days

When I was 16 I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as can be
But I remembered just in time
What my daddy said to me

[Chorus]

As time goes by I probably will
Meet a girl and fall in love
Then I'll get married have a wife and a child
And they'll be my turtle doves

But until then I'll be a bachelor boy
And that's the way I'll stay
Happy to be a bachelor boy
Until my dying days

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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: BRUCE WELCH, CLIFF RICHARD

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14 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Bachelor Boy" was released in 1962 and immediately became a hit, reaching No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album Inclusion
The song is present in the third studio album by Cliff Richard, "Summer Holiday," which is the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
Creative Group
The song was written and performed by Cliff Richard and the Shadows, continuing their successful collaboration that started in the late 1950s.
Song Genre
"Bachelor Boy" is considered a pop standard with a catchy, upbeat rhythm typical of the early 60s era.
Famous Lyrics
The iconic line of the song is "As a bachelor boy until the day I die," which was widely quoted and referenced throughout the years.
Movie Appearance
"Bachelor Boy" was also featured in the 1963 British musical film "Summer Holiday," where Richard was the lead actor.
Songwriters
The song was written by Bruce Welch from The Shadows and Cliff Richard.
Song Themes
Addressing the theme of bachelorhood, the song tells about a boy who was advised by his father to remain single, which he happily agrees to.
Song's Popularity
The song remains one of Cliff Richard's best-known songs, often performed at his live concerts.
Awards
Although "Bachelor Boy" didn't win any particular award, the success of the album "Summer Holiday," which includes the song, led Cliff Richard to win Variety Club of Great Britain Show Business Personality in 1963.
Chart Success
Not only did "Bachelor Boy" reach the No. 2 spot in the UK, but it also hit Top 10 in several other countries like Ireland, Norway, and Sweden, demonstrating its international success.
Cover Versions
Over the years, several artists have covered the song, indicating its ongoing recognition and impact in the music industry.
Genre Influence
"Bachelor Boy" is one of the songs that contributed to defining the British rock and roll/pop scene during the early 60s.
Cliff Richard's Status
With songs like "Bachelor Boy," Cliff Richard solidified his position as one of Britain’s top male vocalists and entertainers.

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