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.
Midnight Reservation
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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I been here before
She believes that I've been knocking
On another door
I don't know who's been talking
Someone's out of order for sure
I know a lady needs attention
When someone's got to mention
That she's out of line
Enough is enough
Her heart's losing out to her mind
She's packed her bags again
Says she's going away
Think she's gonna go far
But it won't be today
She got a midnight reservation
On the nine o'clock train
I got a feeling she'll be back again
She'll be waiting at the station
'Til they call out her name
A reservation for a midnight game
A a midnight reservation...
Well let a woman get you running
And she'll wear you down
'Til you don't know if you should be
In the lost or found
She knows she won't be happy
Feels she's got to put it around
(She's got you running)
(And she'll put you down)
I know there ain't no rhyme or reason
Why she gets the blues
'Cause she changes like the seasons
'Til you're so confused
W hen she says 'I'm going'
You help her, find her walking shoes
(There ain't no rhyme or reason)
(Why she gets the blues)
I guess it's been that way
Since Adam and Eve
Throw the pan on the fire
Then they get up and leave
She got a midnight reservation
On the nine o'clock train
I got a feeling she'll be back again
She'll be waiting at the station
'Til they call out her name
A reservation for a midnight game
She got a midnight reservation
On the nine o'clock train
I got a feeling she'll be back again
She'll be waiting at the station
'Til they call out her name
A midnight reservation
The lyrics of "Midnight Reservation" by Bucks Fizz depict the fluctuation in a tumultuous relationship. The song starts with the singer feeling that they have déjà vu and have been in this situation before, while their partner believes that they have been cheating on her. Although the singer is unaware of any infidelity, he knows that there is someone out of order. He understands that attention is necessary in a relationship, but his lady has crossed the line and is not considering their love anymore.
The chorus of the song suggests that the lady in question has a pattern of packing up and leaving, making a midnight reservation on the nine o'clock train. She believes it is a way of getting away, but the singer knows that she will return eventually. However, she repeats this behavior, leaving and then coming back, waiting at the station for the midnight train.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that there is no rhyme or reason behind his lover's behavior, and he compares it to the changing seasons. He recognizes that, since the beginning of time, relationships have been difficult and that, like Adam and Eve, people often throw caution to the wind and leave despite the consequences.
Overall, the song portrays the tumultuous nature of a relationship, with one partner unsure of the other's faithfulness and the other struggling with commitment issues. The chorus is catchy and memorable, while the lyrics inspire the feeling of deja vu and a sense of relatability.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a feeling I been dreaming
The singer has a sensation of déjà vu about the current situation.
I been here before
The singer feels like they have experienced these same circumstances previously.
She believes that I've been knocking
Someone else has been spreading rumors about the singer's actions.
On another door
The rumors are about the artist being unfaithful.
I don't know who's been talking
The artist is unaware of who is spreading the rumors.
Someone's out of order for sure
Whoever is spreading these rumors is acting in a negative or inappropriate way.
I know a lady needs attention
The singer is aware that their partner requires tender loving care.
But there comes a time
However, there is a limit to how much attention can be given.
When someone's got to mention
It is necessary to bring up the subject of their partner's behavior.
That she's out of line
Their partner has gone too far and is acting inappropriately.
Enough is enough
There is a limit to how much more of the partner's behavior the singer can tolerate.
Her heart's losing out to her mind
Their partner is choosing to act on impulse rather than with genuine affection.
She's packed her bags again
Their partner has decided to leave once more.
Says she's going away
Their partner has made it clear that they are leaving.
Think she's gonna go far
The singer believes that their partner is trying to make a dramatic exit.
But it won't be today
The artist believes that their partner is not actually committed to leaving.
She got a midnight reservation
Their partner has made travel arrangements for later that night.
On the nine o'clock train
Their partner has booked a train that departs at 9pm.
I got a feeling she'll be back again
The singer senses that their partner will eventually return.
She'll be waiting at the station
Their partner will be present at the train station.
Til they call out her name
She is anticipating that her name will be announced when her train arrives.
A reservation for a midnight game
Their partner is departing somewhere for a late-night event upon arrival.
Well let a woman get you running
The singer cautions about getting too caught up in their partner's whims.
And she'll wear you down
Their partner can wear the artist out emotionally.
Til you don't know if you should be
The singer can become unsure of their own feelings.
In the lost or found
The singer can feel disoriented and directionless in the relationship.
She knows she won't be happy
Their partner is aware of their own dissatisfaction.
Feels she's got to put it around
Their partner believes that they must act out to try and change their mindset.
I know there ain't no rhyme or reason
The artist acknowledges that there may not be a logical explanation for their partner's behavior.
Why she gets the blues
Their partner may be feeling sad or unfulfilled for no apparent reason.
Cause she changes like the seasons
Their partner's moods and attitudes can rapidly shift and vary like the changing seasons.
Til you're so confused
The artist can be overwhelmed and bewildered by their partner's ever-changing behavior.
W hen she says 'I'm going'
When their partner announces that they are leaving.
You help her, find her walking shoes
The artist assists their partner as they prepare to leave.
I guess it's been that way
The singer reflects that this dynamic has existed for a long time.
Since Adam and Eve
This dynamic has existed since the very beginning of time and humanity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY HILL, PETER JOHN SINFIELD
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