Allen's first amateur group was in Melbourne the late 1950s and called The Three Jays. This was followed by The Lories (c.1958) and The Roulettes (1958-59), a long-running Melbourne revue band. From 1959 to 1961 he was lead guitarist for Malcolm Arthur & The Knights and in 1962 was lead singer/organist of a previously instrumental group The Blue Jays. At about the end of 1963, The Blue Jays became The Fabulous Blue Jays, the backing band for singer Tony Worsley. Laurie then rejoined The Roulettes.
Bright had previously worked mainly as a solo artist, starting his singing in Adelaide. He later moved to Melbourne and released two solo singles on the W&G Records label in 1963.
One of The Roulettes was Ron Blackmore who decided to leave the performance side of the industry and move into band management. In about 1963, Allen also left the band and he and Bright performed separately as soloists under Blackmore's management in the dance club circuit around Melbourne. On 11 March 1964, Allen made his first solo television appearance, on Graham Kennedy's In Melbourne Tonight. Later in 1964, the two appeared on The Go!! Show and soon teamed up to create a highly successful duo through their good looks, a clean cut image and sharp performances. Originally billed as Laurie Allen and Bobby Bright, the duo became regulars on the show alongside The Strangers and were paid 50 pounds per appearance.
They had the first record on the new Go Records label with I Belong With You which was released with its 45 B-side song Trouble On The Turnpike in August 1964. The record was produced by English producer Roger Savage, who had just arrived in Australia from London where he had worked with the Rolling Stones. I Belong With You was a hit staying at number-one on the Melbourne charts for two weeks and won Laurie an Australian Record Award for 'Best Composition' in 1965.
Peak success
At this time, Bobby & Laurie started working with a Blackmore-managed backing band The Rondells (previously called The Lincolns and The Silhouettes). The duo reached their peak in late 1964, busily touring the country and appearing in numerous concert and television performances. They had dozens of engagements and personal appearances every week, with as many as six shows on a Saturday night. One unusual performance was playing 'Tweedledum' and 'Tweedledee' in a Christmas pantomime production of Alice In Wonderland at the Tivoli Theatre in Melbourne in December 1964.
In early 1965 the pair appeared on the Teen Scene music television show on the ABC, where they were famously dragged off the stage by screaming female fans. They appeared in the premiere episode of Channel 0's new children's program the Magic Circle Club on 23 January, playing characters 'Twoddle' and 'Boddle'.
They released three more successful singles on the Go label during 1965: Someone (which reached #3 in Melbourne), Judy Green and Crazy Country Hop which reached #25.
In May 1965 they supported a national tour by The Dave Clark Five, The Seekers and Tommy Quickly. Later in the year they supported American P. J. Proby on his national tour.
In 1966 they switched to the Albert Productions label, releasing Sweet And Tender Romance and Hitch Hiker, which gave them a national number-one hit for five weeks in May and June. At about this time they also changed management from Blackmore to Mal Fisher. On the strength of Hitch Hiker, the ABC gave them their own television show, It's A Gas, which was later rebadged as Dig We Must. The name change was designed to attract a more sophisticated 'adult' market, but lost the duo much of their 'teen' appeal which led to friction between the two singers.
After recording their last album Exposaic, the pair officially split in early 1967 after just three years as Australia's chart-topping stars.
Through the eyes of love
Bobby & Laurie Lyrics
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You laughed a whole lot of times as I walked out the door
And said don't worry he be back, see he's in love and he's hung up
You see God, if he see that you don't want something
That's good for you he takes it away and give it to somebody else
That he feels that can use it. That's why today I can say that
Oh I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
Trying to prove my love to you
I'm through, oh girl I'm through
Sometimes I gave up the right when I know he was wrong
But I believe I can stand up today on my own
Well, but I found someone and I think she understands what it really means
What it really means to have a real man
Her daily deeds and the things she do and say
She said, I'm not trying to take that other woman's place
But if I can't help you is swear I won't stand in your way
Tell that woman that your through trying to prove your love to her
She said, tell that woman that you're through boy
I tryin' prove my love to you
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through staying up all night waiting on you to return
I don't think it's another lesson
That I have to wait and try to learn
You'll find out far around the road
See when you take my heart I can't let you take my soul
And always happen in so many love affairs
Oh you're so well loved today and tomorrow
Tomorrow you just don't care
When you tired and give some wrong loving the other
And oh the other one go running in the streets
Running in the streets trying to find it and another
Oh and I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through, I'm through
I'm through
Try to prove my love to you
Well I'm through baby, yeah, yeah yeah
I don't feel bad about it no, no
Cause I gave everything I had
The song "Through the Eyes of Love" by Bobby & Laurie talks about moving on from a failed romance and finding love in someone else. The lyrics describe the singer's past attempts to prove his love to a woman who didn't appreciate it, even though she laughed at him when he left. He realizes that sometimes God takes away what we think we want to give it to someone who can use it better, and he has found someone else who understands him better. The new woman doesn't want to take the place of the previous one but promises not to stand in his way if she can't help him. He says he's through trying to prove his love to his ex and waiting for her to return.
The song's message of moving on and letting go of a failed relationship is universal and can be relatable to many. It captures the feeling of heartbreak and the healing that comes with time and finding love in someone else. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, making it easy to connect with the song on a personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I know you laugh, you've had your last laugh tough
I am aware that you used to laugh every time I left, but that's not going to happen anymore.
You laughed a whole lot of times as I walked out the door
You found it amusing every time I tried to make things work between us.
And said don't worry he be back, see he's in love and he's hung up
You were convinced that I would come back every time, because I was in love with you and couldn't let go.
You see God, if he see that you don't want something That's good for you he takes it away and give it to somebody else That he feels that can use it. That's why today I can say that
If God sees that you don't appreciate what is good for you, He takes it away and gives it to someone who will value it more. That's why I can now move on and say that I am done with this relationship.
Oh I'm through
I am done with trying to prove my love to you.
Sometimes I gave up the right when I know he was wrong But I believe I can stand up today on my own
I used to let you walk all over me, even when you were in the wrong. But now, I am strong enough to stand up for myself.
Well, but I found someone and I think she understands what it really means What it really means to have a real man
I have found someone new who understands what it means to have a true relationship with a real man.
Her daily deeds and the things she do and say She said, I'm not trying to take that other woman's place But if I can't help you is swear I won't stand in your way Tell that woman that your through trying to prove your love to her She said, tell that woman that you're through boy
My new partner has shown me through her actions and words that she will support me and does not want to cause trouble between me and my ex. She said I should let you know that I am through with trying to prove my love to you.
I'm through staying up all night waiting on you to return I don't think it's another lesson That I have to wait and try to learn You'll find out far around the road See when you take my heart I can't let you take my soul
I am done waiting around for you to come back to me. I have learned my lesson that waiting will not change anything. You will realize eventually that taking my love for granted means you cannot have my soul.
And always happen in so many love affairs Oh you're so well loved today and tomorrow Tomorrow you just don't care When you tired and give some wrong loving the other And oh the other one go running in the streets Running in the streets trying to find it and another Oh and I'm through
This is a common pattern in so many relationships. You'll be loved one day, and the next day it seems like you don't care. When you try to find affection outside the relationship, the other person will be out, looking for their own replacement. And that's why I'm through with this.
I'm through trying to prove my love to you Well I'm through baby, yeah, yeah yeah I don't feel bad about it no, no Cause I gave everything I had
I am done trying to prove my love to you. I am through, and I don't feel bad about it because I know I did everything I could for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK
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