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 Hear Talk
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Dish of the season fishing for truth
But we got it rolling right on the track
Here's to the future with no turning back
We're taking half and half in mystery
We're making love to love so easily
And still I can't believe what's going round
I don't believe you'd ever let me down
I hear talk, I hear the writings on the wall
Too many private eyes and party lines
Secret signs friends who seem to know it all
I hear talk, I hear talk
Talk
Look in your eyes and what do I see
Everything I needed looking at me
Beyond all suspicion dreams on the side
Hold that position ticket to ride
So when it's all wrapped up
Like it's meant to be
The only trap that's left is jealousy
And still I can't believe what's going round
I don't believe you'd ever let me down
I hear talk, I hear the writings on the wall
Too many private eyes and party lines
Secret signs friends who seem to know it all
I hear talk, I hear talk
Talk
Chinese whispers circulate
There's a news man leaning on the garden gate
If you don't wanna headline better use your head
?Cause I heard someone say something you said
I hear talk, I hear the writings on the wall
Too many private eyes and party lines
Secret signs friends who seem to know it all
I hear talk, I hear talk
Talk
I hear the writings on the wall
Too many private eyes and party lines secret signs
Friends who seem to know it all
I hear talk, I hear talk
Talk talk talk
The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song "I Hear Talk" discuss the difficulty of being in a relationship with someone who is potentially deceitful. The first verse highlights the struggles of being with someone who is not truthful, but the second verse indicates that the singer ultimately sees what they need in their partner's eyes. However, the third verse speaks to rumors and hearsay that surround the couple, causing the singer to question whether their partner is reliable or not. The chorus emphasizes the pervasive rumors and gossip that threaten the relationship.
Throughout the song, the lyrics refer to the "writings on the wall," indicating that the rumors are unavoidable and likely true. The language of the chorus -- "private eyes," "party lines," and "secret signs" -- suggests that the rumors are spreading and becoming increasingly hard to ignore. The line "ticket to ride" also implies that the relationship is temporary and uncertain, as if the singer is only along for the ride for the time being. On the whole, "I Hear Talk" is a song about relationships and the difficulties that arise when trust is not present.
Line by Line Meaning
It's never been easy living with you
Living with you has never been simple or straightforward.
Dish of the season fishing for truth
Everyone is searching for the truth.
But we got it rolling right on the track
But we are moving in the right direction.
Here's to the future with no turning back
We are optimistic about the future and won't look back.
We're taking half and half in mystery
We are partly in the unknown and making choices without clear knowledge of the outcome.
We're making love to love so easily
We are easily falling in love with each other.
And still I can't believe what's going round
Despite everything, I still can't believe what is happening.
I don't believe you'd ever let me down
I don't think you would ever betray me.
I hear talk, I hear the writings on the wall
I am hearing rumors and predictions of the future.
Too many private eyes and party lines
Too many people are spying and spreading gossip.
Secret signs friends who seem to know it all
Friends who act like they know everything and are keeping secrets.
Look in your eyes and what do I see
When I look into your eyes, I see everything I need.
Everything I needed looking at me
Everything I need is right in front of me.
Beyond all suspicion dreams on the side
There are aspirations that are not yet fulfilled.
Hold that position ticket to ride
Stay where you are, things are about to change.
So when it's all wrapped up like it's meant to be
When everything is settled as it should be.
The only trap that's left is jealousy
The only thing that could hurt us now is jealousy.
Chinese whispers circulate
Rumors are being spread and altered.
There's a news man leaning on the garden gate
A reporter is watching and gathering information.
If you don't wanna headline better use your head
If you don't want to be written about in the news, you better be careful.
?Cause I heard someone say something you said
Because I heard someone repeat something you said.
I hear the writings on the wall
I am hearing predictions of the future.
Too many private eyes and party lines secret signs
There are too many people spying and spreading secrets.
Friends who seem to know it all
Friends who act like they have all the answers.
I hear talk, I hear talk
I am hearing rumors and predictions.
Talk talk talk
There is a lot of gossip going around.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY HILL, PETE SINFIELD
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Debbie Evans
39 years of Bucks Fizz /The Fizz and i'm still here , love love love this group , such a shame they were slated soooo much as they have made some truly fantastic pop songs and albums
Roland Baldwin
Their harmonies and vocals were outstanding. I can never go to long without listening to If You Can't Stand The Heat.
Sjhue
It is a shame. Nothing in the charts at the moment that can touch songs such as this but that`s not much consolation to them I guess as they don`t get talked about, played on the radio or given anywhere near the amount of recognition they deserve. Bad times
Raymond Harland
This is my favourite Bucks Fizz song. It just sounded different from any thing else that they had sung before. It was such a shame they couldn't promote it properly, because of the awful coach crash. It should have been a top ten hit. I'm 57 now and love all the music they've sung ove the years. This song will be played at my funeral when my time is up. Thanks Bucks Fizz.
rob spar
Might Too. Robert In Perth WA
Painterman Galloway
Totally agree
Sebastian Welcome
yea l don't remember this one as much as the rest of the songs there did
mikey p
Should of been at least a top 30 hit in the UK, least it was in Ireland!
Alan Fox
Bucks fizz don't get play enough on the radio this is a good example why they should be heard on the airwaves.
Robert Edwards
Haven't listened to Bucks Fizz for YEARS before today. I'd forgotten how much I love this song. I used to make my friend play it over and over again.