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.
Shine On
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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You’re gonna start changing now
You know that you were appealing
But you’re not the same somehow
Where is the face that used to fill up with laughter?
Accusing me of acting like her father
Shine on
(if you wanna get along)
Shine on
(you know you got to shine on)
You know you got to shine on
(if you wanna get along)
You know you got to shine on
I know he left you
And life just seems to drag along
(along, along)
You feel that there ain’t no meaning
But I’m gonna prove you wrong
(prove you wrong and on)
You’ve soon find someone
Who will fill your world with sunshine
Life seems sad but you gotta give it time
Shine on
You know you got to shine on
(if you wanna get along)
Shine on
(you know you got to shine on)
You know you got to shine on
(if you wanna get along)
You know you got to shine on
Where is the face that used to fill up with laughter?
Accusing me of acting like her father
Shine on…
(push those cloudy days away)
You know you got to shine on
(if you wanna get along)
Shine on
In Bucks Fizz's song "Shine On," the singer acknowledges a change in a person they once knew. The lyrics suggest that the person was once outgoing and lively, but now seems to have lost their spark due to their past experiences. The singer empathizes with the person's difficult past, suggesting that they have been left behind by someone they loved. However, they assure the person that they will find someone who will bring joy back into their life. In the chorus, the singer encourages the person to keep shining, despite the difficulties in their life. They acknowledge that life can be tough and that there may be days that feel cloudy, but they encourage the person to push through and shine on.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this feeling
I have a premonition that you will change soon
You’re gonna start changing now
You will start changing soon
You know that you were appealing
You were charming and attractive
But you’re not the same somehow
But something seems different about you now
Where is the face that used to fill up with laughter?
I miss the joyful expression you used to have
Accusing me of acting like her father
You used to criticize me, like a parent would, for acting a certain way
Shine on
Be bright and positive
You know you got to shine on
You must remain optimistic
(if you wanna get along)
(if you want to succeed)
You know you got to shine on
It's important to maintain a positive outlook
(you know you got to shine on)
(you know it's necessary to stay positive)
You know you got to shine on
It is crucial to remain cheerful
(if you wanna get along)
(if you want to succeed)
I know he left you
I understand that he left you
And life just seems to drag along
And now life feels slow and uneventful
(along, along)
(nothing seems to be happening)
You feel that there ain’t no meaning
You believe there is no purpose left
But I’m gonna prove you wrong
But I will show you that it's not true
(prove you wrong and on)
(I will demonstrate it to you and continue to do so)
You’ve soon find someone
You will soon find someone else
Who will fill your world with sunshine
Who will bring happiness into your life
Life seems sad but you gotta give it time
Life may be depressing now, but you need to be patient
(push those cloudy days away)
(get rid of the gloomy days)
You know you got to shine on
You must remain bright and cheerful
(if you wanna get along)
(if you want to succeed)
Shine on
Be positive
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mickfizz1
A sublime and delightfully disco-ish Fizz track from 1981!
Eurobouy
had forgotten this track was on the album, great to hear it again after all these years
Choon Tang
Fab track! Love this Bucks Fizz album - every single tracks on the album are great! : )
cryingonion2
I loved this album when I was about 12 years old! This was one of my favourite songs. Thanks for uploading. There was a Spanish version of this on Youtube, but it got removed. Have you noticed Jay's head looks so much bigger than Cheryl's!
cryingonion2
@Gert van Laar Fab! :0)
Gert van Laar
I still have the single with Spanish version . From Peru
Pamela Bosworth
Had this album loved it n this is 1 of my faves on it X
Michael Thorpe
a cool song, when the world was in freedom, and you didn´t worry about how much fuel your car needed...shine on
Amanda Leonard
I do love this song of bucks fizz being back great memories from amanda
Paul Crisp
Surely somebody has got a time machine out there just to have a peak as to how it was back then compared to nowadays. Oh how things were much different. 🙏❤🇬🇧🇬🇧❤🙏 jan 2022