Bio: Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard is a legendary British singer and entertainer, who made history with his unforgettable performance of “Congratulations” at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1968, representing the United Kingdom. Known for his charismatic stage presence and timeless voice, Cliff became a household name, captivating audiences around the globe. His performance of “Congratulations,” which finished in second place, stands as a defining moment in Eurovision history, showcasing his talent and charm.
Petered with infectious melodies and an upbeat rhythm, “Congratulations” became a chart-topping hit across Europe, solidifying Cliff Richard’s stature in pop music. Following its release, the song achieved significant acclaim, reaching top positions in various charts and marking a pivotal moment in his illustrious career.
With numerous awards and recognitions, Cliff Richard continues to inspire new generations of fans while holding a cherished place in music history.
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Video “Cliff Richard – Congratulations (LIVE) | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Eurovision 1968” was uploaded on 10/02/2026 to Youtube Channel Eurovision Song Contest



































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I actually prefer Power to all our friends to this, but this isn't a bad song at all
I love music
A mini La Zarra column!
AYY
This song remind me squid game)
FUN FACT:
Cliff Richard recorded "Congratulations" in 4 languages.
1. Ah quelle histoire 🇫🇷
2. Man gratuliert mir 🇩🇪
3. Congratulations (Qué buena suerte) 🇪🇸
4. Congratulations (Il mondo è tondo) 🇮🇹
The Breakaways backed Cliff Richard's performance of "Congratulations" in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which placed second in the competition. In 1971, they returned to Eurovision, backing Clodagh Rodgers in her performance of "Jack in the Box". That time the song placed fourth. In 1977, at the Eurovision contest staged at the Wembley Conference Centre, the trio sang backing vocals for the Israeli entry "Ahava Hi Shir Lishnayim" performed by Ilanit. The song was performed in Hebrew and The Breakaways learnt their lyrics phonetically as none of them spoke the language. The song placed 11th of the 18 entries.
It's great at the end and nice to acknowledge the backing singers.
the real winner of 1968 just based on it being a bigger hit than La La La
amazing song ❤
Classic of today 02/10/2026 😉
I'm British and to be honest, I don't really like much of Cliff Richard's music but this is one of the best things we've sent to Eurovision
Oh hey, the song from Squid Game.
Posting both of his songs was playing with my heart. Glad nothings wrong.
It remembers Fairytale❤❤❤❤❤
OMG… I thought this song wasn't that old…
Not my favorite but should have won against Spain 100%
if I had control of the full channel the next song uploaded would be turkey 1975 Austria 1968 Poland 1994 or Croatia 1998
When I first saw this in my notifications I was so scared he died. Happy he hasn't
Oh, so this was Austin Power's costume inspiration. There is a Eurovision reference in EVERYTHING lmao
This moment when you finally open this door, but oldman close it right in front of your eyes🥀
Re-uploaded Iceland 1997…🥀
Same guy who sung Ocean Deep, Constantly, We Don't Talk Anymore, Mistletone and Wine, We don't have the heart and many others
What happened to the Iceland 1997 video?
OMG ITS THE SONG FROM SQUID GAME 😂
Austin Powers
Great song 🙂👏🏻
Luv it
Fun fact: Alexander Rybak sang this song as an interval this year
Squid Game Season 3 song ❤
Cliff Richard will be 86 years old on Wednesday October 14th