Bucks Fizz performed the timeless classic tune Making Your Mind Up, together with the now famous skirt ripping dance routine. This was one of the most up-tempo songs of the evening, and with only two rounds of voting to go, it was a three-way tie between Germany. the UK and Switzerland. Switzerland were yet to vote and gave eight points to the UK, but Nil Points to Germany. Despite the final jury giving Germany maximum points, Bucks Fizz won the contest.
This victory was to set them up for a career that was to be as successful as any British Eurovision winner before, or since. They went on to be one of the most popular bands of the 80s with a string of hit singles and albums.
Making Your Mind Up was a number one for the group in nine different countries and received gold disc status in four countries.. This was promptly followed by a further two top twenty hits - Piece Of The Action and One Of Those Nights - and a self-titled album which went Gold in the UK and Platinum in Australia.
After winning the contest, the group built on their success with other awards and accolades. In November 1981, they won Best Song Award at the Yamaha Song Contest (oriental Eurovision) in Tokyo with the song Another Night.
Their next single, released in November 1981, The Land Of Make Believe went Gold before Christmas of that year and went on to become one of their most popular songs, reaching Number One in three countries and winning the Amplex Golden Reel Award for one million copies sold.
In 1982, the success for Bucks Fizz continued and in April of that year the group's fourth single, My Camera Never Lies, went straight to Number One in the UK. This was followed in May by the group's second studio album, Are You Ready, which went Gold immediately. This also produced another hit, Now Those Days Are Gone, which reached number 8 in the UK charts.
1984 was to be an eventful year. Bucks Fizz toured the UK on a 7 week sell out tour.
1983 saw the release of If You Cant Stand The Heat which reached number 10 in the UK charts. This was followed by Run For Your Life. Both singles were featured on the group's third studio album, Hand Cut, which charted at number 15 in the UK.
Later that year saw the release of When We Were Young, a slightly different sound with Jay on lead vocal. London Town followed and then a Greatest Hits album which finished the year on a high.
Three more singles were released: Talking In Your Sleep, Golden Days and I Hear Talk which was a surprise club hit in America. Fate was to deal the group a devastating blow that year: whilst on tour in December there was a horrific Coach crash which resulted in the serious injury of Mike Nolan.
As Mike was on the road to recovery Bucks Fizz received yet another blow as Jay Aston decided to depart the group after a scandalous affair with the bands Manager which made front page of all the tabloids.
Auditions were held in London for a Jay Aston replacement. About 800 girls turned up to audition and finally Shelley Preston was recruited to replace Jay.
1986 saw Bucks Fizz back on top of the charts with a new look, a new record deal with Polydor and a new single called New Beginning. The single reached number 8 in the UK charts and was a great success.
A further two singles were also released this year: Love The One Your With" and Keep Each Other Warm, together with what would be their 5th studio album, Writing On The Wall.
The single Heart Of Stone was released in 1988. This would later be covered by Cher a couple of years later.
Shelley Preston decided to leave the group in 1990 to pursue solo projects and the group continued as a trio.
The group's albums are currently available on CD, as well as a recently released Best Of CD/DVD which made the top 40 in May 2007.
Getting Kinda Lonely
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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The memories lie, lonely shadows fall
It hurts me so
Now the darkness covers me
And empty spaces where you used to be
Where did you go?
I thought I could live without your love
But thatās just something I canāt fight alone
Ooh, itās getting kinda lonely
Itās getting kinda lonely
Now that youāre away to stay
Aah, itās getting kinda lonely
Itās getting kinda lonely
Now that youāre away
But I never thought Iād get to say
Itās getting kinda lonely
The sound of footsteps on the stair
Those old familiar feelings in the air
I think of them
Memories fade but never die
So baby youāll forgive me if I cry
Come home again
I thought I could take a heart inside
But it would never know how much I cry
Ooh, itās getting kinda lonely
Itās getting kinda lonely
Now that youāre away to stay
Aah, itās getting kinda lonely
Itās getting kinda lonely
Now that youāre away
But I never thought Iād get to say
Itās getting kinda lonely
The song "Getting Kinda Lonely" by Bucks Fizz revolves around the subject of love and longing for someone who is no longer around. The lyrics describe how memories of this person bring lonely shadows and cause pain to the singer. The emptiness and darkness felt without this special someone is expressed through the lines "Now the darkness covers me, And empty spaces where you used to be, Where did you go?"
The singer admits that they thought they could live without the love of this person but finds that it is impossible to fight this battle alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's getting kinda lonely" emphasizing this feeling of emptiness and longing. The sound of footsteps and familiar feelings in the air evoke the memories of that person which never fade. The singer admits to crying and longing for the person to come back even though they thought they would never have to say that "It's getting kinda lonely."
The lyrics of the song are representative of the universal experience of love and loss. The song's slow-tempo and melancholic melody successfully captures the mood of the lyrics. The song, with its simple but relatable lyrics, resonated with many listeners who could identify with the sentiments expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of you at all
The mere thought of you brings back painful memories.
The memories lie, lonely shadows fall
The memories of us together are fading away, leaving me feeling lonely and sad.
It hurts me so
The pain of missing you is overwhelming.
Now the darkness covers me
The darkness of loneliness has taken over my life without you.
And empty spaces where you used to be
There are gaping holes in my life that were once filled with your love and presence.
Where did you go?
I wonder where you are and what you're doing without me.
I thought I could live without your love
I believed I could survive without you and your love.
But thatās just something I canāt fight alone
I can't fight this battle of loneliness alone, I need you here with me.
Ooh, itās getting kinda lonely
The feeling of loneliness is becoming more intense with each passing day.
Now that youāre away to stay
Now that you're gone for good.
Aah, itās getting kinda lonely
The pain of your absence is becoming unbearable.
But I never thought Iād get to say
I never thought I would admit to feeling this lonely without you.
The sound of footsteps on the stair
I hear a sound that reminds me of you coming up the stairs.
Those old familiar feelings in the air
The memories of our time together are still present and strong.
I think of them
I can't stop myself from remembering our experiences and how we felt when we were together.
Memories fade but never die
The memories of our time together are slowly fading but they will never completely disappear.
So baby youāll forgive me if I cry
I hope you'll understand if I break down and cry over the memories of our past love.
Come home again
Please come back to me and fill the emptiness in my life.
I thought I could take a heart inside
I thought I could handle the pain of your absence in my heart.
But it would never know how much I cry
But my heart doesn't know just how much I'm suffering without you.
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RJ McAllister
Jay Aston was then, and still is now, quite lovely. Nice showcase for her lead vocal. These four could handle most any kind of music, and RCA's failure to promote them well here in the US borders on the criminal. Got a copy of their Ultimate Anthology CD; great stuff.
Vicente Javier Garrido Jaime
Las dos versiones son excelentes. El arreglo musical de Bucks Fizz es mas de principios de los ochenta y el de Melissa tiene un toque mas de balada pop de mediados de los ochenta.
Debbie Evans
Jay shows her vocal range very well in this beautiful lady as well Mike has always been my fave but love this song
yorkiebear1970
I've never forgotten this! It was Stan Boardman broadcasting from an oil rig. Bought the debut album and always loved a bit of Jay Aston. She always stood out for me performing. There was definitely a bit of depth going on there. Love it.
rebecca hooper
@belj w I forgot it was tongue cancer. My ex had the same cancer. He had his neck cut open skin taken from his arm to repair his tongue. X
belj w
@rebecca hooper Jay had tongue cancer not throat they had to reconstruct her tongue bless her š
Gaz Scotland
Can remember that as well that it was broadcast on an Oil Rig
rebecca hooper
but she has suffered with throat cancer and still love her but her voice sadly
Andy Johnson
First time I've seen this since I was 14. I'm now 47! I recorded it on a cassette tape at the time and still have it! This song really stood out for me and I was mesmerised. Nice to see the video footage again, thanks Casperfan! Phoebesdad
Chane Garcia
La cantante venezolana MELISSA hizo una muy buena versiĆ³n en espaƱol de Ć©sta canciĆ³n. La versiĆ³n que hizo Melissa fue publicada en su Ć”lbum debut titulado "Melissa" (ā 1983). The Venezuelan rock singer Melissa (Melissa Griffth) did a very good Spanish version of this song. The version that she was published in her debut album entitled "Melissa" (ā 1983). The spanish song entitled: "Me Estoy Sintiendo Sola".