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.
Lady Of The Night
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Cutting it like a knife
Will she come again?
How will it ever end?
One word will say it all
So wait ‘til morning falls
She’ll break your mind in two
Waiting in nightfall
Waiting for her to call
Is she gonna be there?
Midnight love affair
Touching the darkness
Moments of madness
Secret encounter
But I can’t be without her
I wait for the lady of the night
She comes and everything’s alright
I need you lady of the night
Now she plays around for time
Just waiting for a sign
I have to go and hide
She’s breaking me up inside
Each word she says today
She’ll twist another way
There’s nothing in her soul
Her lies they flow, she comes and goes
Waiting in nightfall
Waiting for her to call
Is she gonna be there?
Midnight love affair
Touching the darkness
Moments of madness
Secret encounter
But I can’t be without her
I wait for the lady of the night
She comes and everything’s alright
I need you lady of the night
One word will say it all
So wait ‘til morning falls
She'll break your mind in two
Where will it go she has to know
Waiting in nightfall
Waiting for her to call
Is she gonna be there?
Midnight love affair
Touching the darkness
Moments of madness
Secret encounter
But I can’t be without her
I wait for the lady of the night
She comes and everything’s alright
I need you lady of the night
The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song Lady Of The Night speak of a tumultuous relationship between two people, where one (presumably the singer) is hopelessly in love with the other, referred to as the "lady of the night." The song opens with the singer reflecting on the moment the lady of the night entered their life, describing her impact as cutting like a knife. The singer is unsure if she will return or how things will end, but they are waiting for her nonetheless.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the lady of the night is not a stable or reliable partner. She plays games with the singer, twisting her words and their relationship around, leaving the singer feeling broken and uncertain. Despite all this, the singer cannot bear the thought of being without her and eagerly waits for her return.
The song is a bittersweet ode to an unhealthy relationship, where one person is hopelessly in love with someone who cannot offer them stability or safety. The lyrics suggest that the lady of the night is perhaps a sex worker or someone who spends their nights engaging in questionable behavior, but ultimately it is up to interpretation. The chorus ("I wait for the lady of the night/She comes and everything's alright/I need you lady of the night") emphasizes the singer's dependency on their partner, despite the obvious pain they are causing.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, she walked into my life
The concept of time is personified as a female entity that has suddenly entered the singer's life.
Cutting it like a knife
Time's arrival has brought a sharp edge that has disrupted the singer's life.
Will she come again?
The singer wonders if time will return and whether it will bring further upheaval.
How will it ever end?
The artist is questioning the unpredictability of time and its eventual conclusion.
One word will say it all
The artist believes that a single word from the Lady of the Night will be enough to convey everything she needs to communicate.
So wait ‘til morning falls
The singer suggests waiting until daylight before taking any action or making any decisions.
She’ll break your mind in two
The Lady of the Night has the ability to deeply disturb and unsettle one's mental state.
Where will it go she has to know
The Lady of the Night is constantly searching for the direction of the situation and is curious about the outcome.
Waiting in nightfall
The artist is waiting for the Lady of the Night in the dark of night.
Waiting for her to call
The artist is anticipating a communication from the Lady of the Night.
Is she gonna be there?
The singer is questioning the Lady of the Night's reliability and whether or not she will show up.
Midnight love affair
There is a secretive and passionate relationship between the artist and the Lady of the Night.
Touching the darkness
The singer and the Lady of the Night are engaging in risky or taboo behavior.
Moments of madness
The relationship between the singer and the Lady of the Night is causing them to behave irrationally.
Secret encounter
The relationship between the singer and the Lady of the Night is kept hidden from others.
But I can’t be without her
Despite the potential risks and consequences, the artist cannot imagine being separated from the Lady of the Night.
I wait for the lady of the night
The artist is waiting for the Lady of the Night to arrive.
She comes and everything’s alright
The Lady of the Night's arrival brings a sense of calm and peace to the singer's life.
I need you lady of the night
The singer is expressing a strong desire and dependence on the Lady of the Night.
Now she plays around for time
The Lady of the Night is stalling or procrastinating for some reason.
Just waiting for a sign
The Lady of the Night is looking for a signal or indication before taking action.
I have to go and hide
The artist must retreat or conceal themselves due to the Lady of the Night's behavior or intentions.
She’s breaking me up inside
The Lady of the Night's actions or lack thereof are causing the singer emotional turmoil.
Each word she says today
The artist is paying close attention to the Lady of the Night's statements in the present moment.
She’ll twist another way
The Lady of the Night is likely to interpret her words differently or change course.
There’s nothing in her soul
The singer believes the Lady of the Night lacks depth or genuine emotion.
Her lies they flow, she comes and goes
The Lady of the Night is a duplicitous and transitory figure.
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.