The original trio comprised of American Andrew Thomas, British John McInerney, and Jamaican Trevor Taylor - the original lead vocalist. The debut single L.O.V.E In My Car failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up You're A Woman was a massive success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.
Trevor Taylor provided the lead vocal for the group's early hit singles including You're A Woman and Pretty Young Girl. The 1987 single Come Back And Stay was the first to feature John McInerney on lead vocal. Although the track was originally recorded as demo with Trevor Taylor's voice, the producers subjectively chose John McInerney's version. This created tension within the group which ultimately lead to Trevor Taylor's departure. John McInerney went on to perform lead vocal on the vast majority of Bad Boys Blue's output.
The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and the Ukraine. In contrast the group never charted in the UK and their only charting USA single was Save Your Love.
The group has experienced numerous line up changes. In 1988 Trevor Taylor left the group - a year after being practically demoted to backup singer - but was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions of Hungry for Love single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured John McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. Mo Russel joined the group in 1995. In 1999 Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Mo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue fulltime after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2006, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up (see below).
In 2005 Thomas and McInerney split under less than amicable circumstances. Carlos Ferreira joined John McInerney in 2006 and new material is said to be forthcoming from this, presently Poland-based, duo. Andrew Thomas also formed a version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and singer Herb McCoy but they are not signed to any record label. The question of who gets to officially use the Bad Boys Blue brand name has not yet been resolved.
People Of The Night
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics
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In the heaviness of sounds.
Seven days a week.
To the steady disco beat.
Moving and grooving. Don't you know?
They want to let their feelings go.
The people of the night, they want to make it right.
For the people of the night.
They're living in the life, in the disco heated light.
They hustle and they party to the brightest city life.
Oh, it's alright. Oh, in the night.
Oh, it's alright. In the Night.
They're living in the life, in the disco heated light.
They hustle and they party to the brightest city life.
There's something going on.
And you can come along.
They're parking all the cars,
Around the disco place and bars.
Moving and grooving, don't you know?
They want to let their feelings go.
The lyrics to Bad Boys Blue’s song People Of The Night describe a group of people who come alive at night, seeking escape and release through dancing and partying. The first verse sets the tone for the overall feeling of the song, as the faces of the people we see are burdened with a frown, no doubt an expression of their struggles and stresses of daily life. However, as soon as they enter the disco, they are carried away by the steady beat, moving and grooving to the music, eager to let their feelings go. The chorus reinforces this sense of release and freedom, as the stars are shining bright and the people of the night are living their lives under the heated disco lights.
The second verse describes the scene further, with the streets packed with cars and people heading to the disco and bars, all driven by the same impulse to let loose and escape their troubles. The overall message of the song seems to be one of embracing the night and the freedom it provides, even if only for a few hours. The closing repetition of the affirmation that “oh, it's alright” reinforces this sentiment, as if to say that no matter what struggles these people may encounter in their daily lives, they can always find joy and relief in the night.
Line by Line Meaning
The faces wear a frown.
The people in the night wear a sad and gloomy expression.
In the heaviness of sounds.
In the midst of the loud and weighty music.
Seven days a week.
All days of the week, without rest.
To the steady disco beat.
To the consistent rhythm of disco music.
Moving and grooving. Don't you know?
Dancing rhythmically. You should know!
They want to let their feelings go.
They want to express their emotions freely.
The people of the night, they want to make it right.
The individuals who frequent clubs at night aim for redemption.
The stars are shining bright.
The night sky is illuminated.
For the people of the night.
Those who party at night.
They're living in the life, in the disco heated light.
They're living in the disco lifestyle, surrounded by shimmering lights.
They hustle and they party to the brightest city life.
They put in effort and enjoy the city's nightlife to the fullest.
Oh, it's alright. Oh, in the night.
Oh, it's acceptable. Oh, during the night.
They're living in the life, in the disco heated light.
They're living in the disco lifestyle, surrounded by shimmering lights.
They hustle and they party to the brightest city life.
They put in effort and enjoy the city's nightlife to the fullest.
There's something going on.
Something exciting and interesting is happening.
And you can come along.
You can also join in on the festivities.
They're parking all the cars,
They're arranging all the cars in the parking lot.
Around the disco place and bars.
Around the disco and bars nearby.
Moving and grooving, don't you know?
Dancing rhythmically. You should know!
They want to let their feelings go.
They want to express their emotions freely.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FREDDIE ANDREW THOMAS, JOHN EDWARD MCINERNEY, K. VAN HAAREN, TONY HENDRIK, TREVOR OLIVER TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fantomas24ARM
Trevor is the best forever.
@Macskafajzat
I was children and We have a Bad Boys Blue casette in the 80' years. I remember all track for the album! The casette have runed in the stereo non stop! Very very good album!
@alyamin2357
e,ew
@user-fu4rc3yo5j
МОЛОДОСТЬ!!!🤗😊
@123xxrobertx
The very best album they ever released in my opinion ! Just classy vibes . I've remembered that almost each song taken from this lp then was smash hit and think , on later times they hadn't done as so remarkable works as did it on the 1st long play .
@aleksey_k73
Фух...нашёл всё таки. По радио услышал, именно эту песню хотел найти!
@user-kk6iu2yj2l
да ни ты один искал
@sagagemini7160
Unforgettable Trevor! <3
@user-qk3ms1tr7f
Bad Boys Blue ✊✊✊
@user-vj7cb8do3u
Мне 11 но я это обожаю!