Bachelor Boy
Cliff Richard · Japan Tour '74 [2009]
When I was young, my father said,
"Son, I've got something to say."
And what he told me I'll never forget until my dying day.
(Chorus 1)
He said, "Son, you'll be a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay.
Son, you'll be a bachelor boy until your dying day."
When I was sixteen 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 1)
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 dove.
(Chorus 2)
But until then, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
Yeah, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
"Son, I've got something to say."
And what he told me I'll never forget until my dying day.
(Chorus 1)
He said, "Son, you'll be a bachelor boy
And that's the way to stay.
Son, you'll be a bachelor boy until your dying day."
When I was sixteen 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 1)
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 dove.
(Chorus 2)
But until then, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
Yeah, I'll be a bachelor boy
and that's the way I'll stay-yay-yay,
Happy to be a bachelor boy until my dying day.
Bachelor Boy
Recorded during Cliff Richard's 1974 Japan Tour, 'Bachelor Boy' stands as a vibrant example of his mid-career rock and roll output. The track features Richard's signature vocal delivery, blending the energy of 1960s pop with the harder-edged sound characteristic of his later recordings. Released on the compilation 'Japan Tour '74 [2009]', the song reflects the enduring appeal of his catalog, showcasing his ability to deliver catchy, danceable material that resonated with audiences across generations. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the essence of his musical evolution while maintaining the charismatic style that defined his career.