Initially known as The Ingoes, they were renamed and signed to manager Giorgio Gomelsky's Marmalade label. The original line-up comprised Brian Godding (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Jim Cregan (guitar, vocals), Brian Belshaw (bass, vocals), and Kevin Westlake drums).
The band's debut album, We Are Ever So Clean, is a classic example of English psychedelia. On release, it was presented in the U.K. music magazine Melody Maker as "Giorgio Gomelsky's Lonely Hearts Club Band". Although not a major commercial success, tracks such as "What on Earth" or "Look at Me, I'm You" have helped give the album something of a cult period status as it is unearthed by successive generations of 1960s retro fans. It was recently voted number forty in Record Collector’s list of the "100 Greatest Psychedelic Records".
If Only for a Moment saw the band taking a noticeably heavier and rockier direction, with Cregan and Godding's distinctive two-part guitar harmonies playing a prominent role. The album also marked the departure of Westlake, to be replaced by John "Poli" Palmer and then Barry Reeves.
The quartet was dissolved in 1970. While Belshaw and Godding rejoined Westlake in B.B. Blunder, Cregan formed Stud with Jim Wilson and Charlie McCracken, before joining Family. He would find fame later in the decade with Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, and as a part of Rod Stewart's backing band.
The Blossom Toes contributed music to La Collectionneuse (1967), a film by French director Éric Rohmer, and also appeared in Popdown (1967) by Fred Marshall.
Telegram Tuesday
Blossom Toes Lyrics
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Telegram Tuesday that's all I can do
Telegram Tuesday that's all I can do
It's been a bad time, lonely days and lonely nights
Telegram Tuesday that's all I can do
Telegram Tuesday, but what words can I use
Well can I say that all the blame was on my part?
Or can I say that she is without a heart?
The only words I need to use is "I love you"
It's been a bad time, lonely day and lonely nights
Telegram Tuesday that's all I can do
Telegram Tuesday, but what words can I use
Well can I say that she is without a heart?
Or can I say that all the blame was on my part?
But I forget who I'm writing to
The only words I need to use is "I love you"
The lyrics of Blossom Toes’ song Telegram Tuesday tell the story of someone who has had a rough time in love and needs to communicate their feelings through a telegram. The opening lines suggest that the singer wants to reach out to someone but cannot use their phone, which might have broken down, or they might be too nervous to call. The singer turns to Telegram Tuesday, which seems to be a weekly event where they can send their thoughts in a written form. The song explores the idea of confessing love through this old-school method of communication.
The lyrics mention that the singer has been going through a tough time, feeling lonely and struggling to find the right words to say to the recipient of the telegram. They question whether they should take all the blame for the problems in their relationship or suggest that their partner is heartless. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that they cannot come up with the right words to explain what they are feeling, so they end up simply confessing their love. The song’s message is a reminder that sometimes words fail us, and love is the only language we need.
Line by Line Meaning
Telephones broken But there's something on my mind
My phone is not working but I have something important to share
Telegram Tuesday that's all I can do
I can't call, so I will send a telegram on Tuesday instead
It's been a bad time, lonely days and lonely nights
I have been sad and alone for a while now
Telegram Tuesday, but what words can I use
I am struggling to find the right words to share my feelings
Well can I say that all the blame was on my part?
Should I admit fault for our issues?
Or can I say that she is without a heart?
Should I blame my partner for our issues?
But I forget who I'm writing to
I am not sure who will receive the telegram
The only words I need to use is "I love you"
Ultimately, all I need to say is that I love this person
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