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.
I'd Like to Say I Love You
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Slip off your coat, unhook the phone
A tender kiss, a coffee, a brandy for me
Story book evening comes to an end
Your smile it fades, feelings they tend
To run wild in the night
Oh I'd like to say I love ya
But I'd rather say I love ya
Than to see you cry, cry, cry
Over me, over me
Head on the pillow, doubt in your eyes
Romantic looks, thinly disguise
That lack of emotion, that spark that lies dead in my heart
No promise, no debt, when nothing is left
I can't give you the ultimate gift
Don't ask me again, don't look in that way, it's not there
Oh I'd like to say I love ya
But it would only be a lie
But I'd rather say I love ya
Than to see you cry, cry, cry
Over me, over me
You turn your head away, whisper goodnight my love
Tears upon your pillow, they won't buy love, buy love...
Oh I'd like to say I love ya
But it would only be a lie
But I'd rather say I love ya
Than to see you cry, cry, cry
Oh I'd like to say I love ya
But it would only be a lie
But I'd rather say I love ya
Than to see you cry, cry, cry
Over me, over me
The lyrics of the song "I'd Like to Say I Love You" by Bucks Fizz depict the inner turmoil of a person who is unable to reciprocate the feelings of their partner. The song describes a romantic evening spent with the partner in question. The singer of the song is driving back home with their partner, and the evening seems to have gone well. They share a tender kiss and a drink, and everything seems fine. The feelings that are running wild in the night are not of passion but of guilt and regret.
As they retire for the night, doubt looms large in the eyes of their partner, and the singer can see it. They try to mask their lack of emotion with romantic looks, but the spark is dead in their heart. The song suggests that the singer has been asked to give the ultimate gift of love, but they are unable to do so. The lack of emotion and feelings of guilt escalate to such a level that the singer admits to themselves that they are not in love with their partner. They are unable to say "I love you" to their partner, and it would only be a lie. But they would rather say it than see their partner cry over them.
The song conveys the pain of a person who is unable to love their partner, a feeling that may be all too familiar to many people. The singer is grappling with their conscience and the disappointment that their partner will face when they realize that the love is not reciprocated. Despite being unable to love them, they still care for their partner's feelings and do not want to hurt them.
Line by Line Meaning
Romantic evening, quiet drive home
After a lovely and romantic evening out, we are now on our way back home in quiet and peaceful surroundings.
Slip off your coat, unhook the phone
As we get home, we casually remove our coats and decide to not answer any disturbances, allowing us to fully focus on each other.
A tender kiss, a coffee, a brandy for me
To prolong the romantic mood, we share a tender kiss and have some coffee and brandy as a nightcap.
Story book evening comes to an end
As the night comes to a close, we realize that our evening was the type you'd only read about in romance novels.
Your smile it fades, feelings they tend
We both feel the romantic energy of the night leaving us, and our emotions taking hold.
To run wild in the night
Our emotions are heightened, fueling our passions to run wild in the night.
Oh I'd like to say I love ya
I want to express my love for you.
But it would only be a lie
Unfortunately, I cannot reciprocate the love you have for me.
But I'd rather say I love ya
Despite not feeling romantic love, I would prefer to say I love you anyway.
Than to see you cry, cry, cry
I would rather express false love to avoid hurting your feelings.
Over me, over me
I wish for you to not shed a tear for me.
Head on the pillow, doubt in your eyes
As we lay in bed, you look at me and I can sense the uncertainty in your eyes.
Romantic looks, thinly disguise
Our romantic looks and actions thinly hide the fact that I cannot return your love.
That lack of emotion, that spark that lies dead in my heart
I am unable to feel romantic emotions towards you, as my heart does not contain that spark of love.
No promise, no debt, when nothing is left
There is nothing left for me to promise or owe because I cannot return your love.
I can't give you the ultimate gift
I cannot give you the greatest gift of all - my love.
Don't ask me again, don't look in that way, it's not there
Please do not ask me for my love again, because it is truly not there for me to give.
You turn your head away, whisper goodnight my love
As we say goodnight, you turn away and whisper endearments despite the lack of love being returned.
Tears upon your pillow, they won't buy love, buy love...
The tears you shed upon your pillow will not make my love for you appear.
Contributed by Jackson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Crisp
Nov twenty two and I consider this the best power ballad ever by BUCKS FIZZ, I can even remember the lyrics to the song decades later amongst others they did. Long live their music🙏❤️🇬🇧❤️🙏
Gary Kerr
Bobby G sang the lead in some great BF songs. Its a shame they all fell out, there could have been more gems like this one.
mrlister2000
I remember this concert well. It was shown on BBC2 and we recorded it on VHS, which we still have today!
My sister was a huge Bucks Fizz fan, and followed them everywhere. I never understood the appeal until I saw this show, and I was blown away! I became a closet Fizz fan, but fast forward 40 years and it's only now you appreciate just how good they were.
Cheryl was my favourite ;-)
Richard Butterfield
The women were just gorgeous. Such a good song too.
Martin Strasshofer
amazing
Daniel Barreto Méndez
I thought this section was gonna be filled with comments. Got to know this song in Spanish by Mexican band Flans.
Nanci Nanci
I like it better in Spanish with Flans
Raúl Funes Moreno
Me gusta ser sonrisa
ZX Cusack
Warren Bacall was my favourite writer rip
gerry finn
God bless Cheryl Baker