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.
Rules Of The Game
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Why did you let it go?
Face of the week
It was TV Times
You've got your life
And I've got mine, so you say
Fame goes to your head
You don't answer the 'phone anymore
In case it's the public
Oh, what a bore they can be!
Love is the ballet where the dancer falls
Love is the game where the loser calls
Always make sure that you know the rules of the game
The rules of the game
The rules of the game
The rules of the game
Success, it was short-lived
You begged me to forgive
The way you had acted
The way that you were
A desperate attempt to regain the love that was there
Love is the ballet where the dancer falls
Love is the game where the loser calls
Always make sure that you know the rules of the game
The rules of the game
The rules of the game
The rules of the game
When you were offered a second chance
You ran to their arms without a glance at me
Love is the ballet where the dancer falls
Love is the game where the loser calls
Always make sure that you know the rules of the game
The rules of the game
The rules of the game
The rules of the game
The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song "Rules Of The Game" tell the story of a failed romance, where one person became consumed by fame and success, and let love slip away. The first verse describes the singer's former lover, who was once a hero to them, but let their love go. The second verse laments the effects of fame, where the lover becomes distant and unapproachable. The chorus emphasizes the importance of knowing the rules of love, comparing it to a ballet and a game where falling and losing are inherent. The bridge describes a moment where the singer's ex-lover had a chance to reconcile, but chose fame over love once again.
The lyrics paint a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of fame and success, and how it can come at the cost of personal relationships. It highlights the importance of balancing personal relationships with external achievements and successes, and the consequences of not doing so. Ultimately, the "rules of the game" emphasize the importance of knowing oneself and being true to one's values in all aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Love was your hero
You were deeply in love with someone.
Why did you let it go?
You broke up with your love and don't understand why.
Face of the week
You were featured in a magazine as the hot person of the week.
It was TV Times
The magazine you were featured in was the TV Times.
You've got your life
You have moved on and are living your life as you see fit.
And I've got mine, so you say
The person you were in love with has also moved on and is living their life without you.
Fame goes to your head
You have become famous and it has started to affect your thinking and decision-making.
Pictures above every boy's bed
Your pictures are being put up in every boy's room.
You don't answer the 'phone anymore
You are avoiding answering phone calls, especially from the public.
In case it's the public
You are avoiding the public because they can be annoying.
Oh, what a bore they can be!
You find the public to be boring.
Love is the ballet where the dancer falls
Love is like a ballet performance where the dancer falls and gets back up again.
Love is the game where the loser calls
Love is like a game where the person who loses has to reach out to the other person.
Always make sure that you know the rules of the game
Always make sure you understand the dynamics of a romantic relationship.
The rules of the game
Understanding the dynamics of a romantic relationship.
Success, it was short-lived
Your success was only temporary and didn't last long.
You begged me to forgive
You are apologizing and begging for forgiveness.
The way you had acted
You are admitting that you acted poorly in some way.
The way that you were
You are apologizing for your behavior and actions.
A desperate attempt to regain the love that was there
You are trying everything to regain the love that you lost.
When you were offered a second chance
You were given a second chance to fix things.
You ran to their arms without a glance at me
You chose someone else over the person who gave you a second chance.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.