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.
London Town
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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London Town
Getting into London Town...
Hostile faces all around
I really wish I'd stayed home
More punches knock me down
Looks like I'm all alone
Does this thing happen all the time?
In London Town
I'm getting into London Town
In London Town
I'm getting into London Town
In London Town
Oh please don't get me wrong I'm fine
I'm really, really gonna like it
You beat me, I don't mind
I'm a social misfit
I'm so glad I'm here at last I know I'm gonna stay
In London Town
I'm getting into London Town
In London Town
I'm getting into London Town
In London Town
I am here to stay
And nobody will make me go away
I'm getting into London
In London Town
In London Town
Is this the right place for the rat-race
Can I play
In London Town
I'm getting into London Town
In London Town
I'm getting into London Town
In London Town
Oh yes I'm in love
With in London Town
Oh please let me stay
In London Town
Oh yes I'm in love
With London Town
Oh I'm gonna stay
In London Town
The lyrics to Bucks Fizz's song "London Town" describe the experience of arriving in the bustling UK capital and feeling overwhelmed by the hostility and violence that seem to be inherent to life there. The singer expresses regret at having come to London, wishing they had stayed in their comfort zone. They are physically assaulted and feel alone, but remain optimistic about the experience, insisting that they will not be run out of town. Despite the difficult start, they come to love London and want to stay there.
The song captures the complex feelings that many people have about cities like London. On the one hand, they are exciting and full of opportunities for adventure and discovery. On the other, they can be overwhelming, unfriendly, and sometimes downright dangerous. The singer's journey from fear and uncertainty to enthusiasm and determination reflects the transitional nature of the city itself, as well as the personal growth that often accompanies travel and exploration.
Overall, "London Town" can be seen as a metaphor for the challenges and rewards of stepping outside one's comfort zone and embracing the unknown. The song is a celebration of resilience, perseverance, and the power of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
In London Town
I have arrived in London, the city I will now call home
London Town
Referring to the city of London
Getting into London Town...
I am arriving in London for the first time
Hostile faces all around
The people around me seem unfriendly or unwelcoming
I really wish I'd stayed home
I am experiencing doubts and fears about whether coming to London was a good decision
More punches knock me down
I am encountering further setbacks or difficulties in adapting to life in London
Looks like I'm all alone
I feel isolated or disconnected from others in the city
I just arrived
I have recently come to London
Does this thing happen all the time?
I am questioning whether the negative experiences I have had in London are common or unusual
Oh please don't get me wrong I'm fine
Despite my concerns, I am generally feeling positive about my experience in London
I'm really, really gonna like it
I am optimistic about the future and believe I will come to enjoy living in London
You beat me, I don't mind
I am able to withstand or tolerate the challenges and difficulties I face in London
I'm a social misfit
I feel like an outsider or do not fit in well in London society
I'm so glad I'm here at last I know I'm gonna stay
Despite the initial difficulties, I am happy to be in London and have no plans to leave
And nobody will make me go away
I am committed to staying in London and no one can force me to leave
Is this the right place for the rat-race
I am questioning whether the competitive environment of London is suitable for me
Can I play
I am wondering if there is room for leisure or fun in the fast-paced environment of London
Oh yes I'm in love
I have come to deeply appreciate and enjoy living in London
With in London Town
Referring to the city of London
Oh please let me stay
I am expressing a desire to continue living in London
Oh I'm gonna stay
I am determined to continue living in London
Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.