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.
The Land Of Make Belive
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Where do you go to dream
To a place, we all know
The land of make believe
Shadows, tapping at your window
Ghostly voices whisper will you come and play
Not for all the tea in China
Never, never ever
They're running after you babe
Run for the sun, little one
You're an outlaw once again
Time to change, Superman
He'll be with us while he can
In the land of make believe
Something nasty in your garden's waiting
Patiently, till it can have your heart
Try to go but it won't let you
Don't you know it's out to get you running
Keep on running
They're running after you babe
Run for the sun, little one
You're an outlaw once again
Time to change, Superman
He'll be with us while he can
In the land of make believe
Your world is turning
From night to day
Your dream is burning far, far away
Into the blue
You and I
To the circus in the sky
Captain Kids
On the sand
With the treasure close at hand
In the land of make believe
In the land of make believe
Run for the sun, little one
You're an outlaw once again
Time to change, Superman
He'll be with us while he can
In the land of make believe
Run for the sun, little one
You're an outlaw once again
Time to change, Superman
He'll be with us while he can
In the land of make believe
I've got a friend who comes to tea
And no-one else can see but me
He came today
But had to go
To visit you
You never know
The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's "The Land of Make Believe" describe a world that is all about escaping reality and entering a world of imagination where everything is possible. The song talks about a little one who has stars in their eyes and dreams of a place that we all know - the land of make believe. The land of make believe is a place where one can escape to and be free of their everyday worries.
The song mentions that there are shadows tapping at the window and ghostly voices whispering, asking the little one to come and play. Although something nasty is waiting in the garden, the little one is determined to escape and keep running. The song mentions Captain Kids on the sand and treasure in hand. The land of make believe is a place where the little one can be an outlaw once again and Superman will be with them as long as he can.
The chorus 'Run for the sun, little one, You're an outlaw once again, Time to change, Superman, He'll be with us while he can, In the land of make believe' is a call to action, urging the little one to keep running and not to be caught.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Land of Make Believe" is a song about escapism and the power of imagination to transport us to a world where everything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars in your eyes, little one
You're beaming with excitement and wonder, child
Where do you go to dream
Where is that special place in your mind where you can fantasize?
To a place, we all know
To a place we all recognize from our own imaginative journeys
The land of make believe
The place in our minds where anything is possible and dreams come to life
Shadows, tapping at your window
Frightening figures lurking outside your window, making eerie noises
Ghostly voices whisper will you come and play
Whispers from spooky voices inviting you to join them in their world
Not for all the tea in China
No amount of riches could convince you to join the frightening, imaginary figures outside
Or the corn in Carolina
No amount of riches or food could convince you to leave safety for an unknown world
Never, never ever
Assuring that you will never join them, regardless of temptation
They're running after you babe
They're chasing you to try and lure you into their fantasy world
Run for the sun, little one
Escape the darkness and run towards the sun, child
You're an outlaw once again
You're going against the norm to get back to reality
Time to change, Superman
It's time to switch from your superhero persona and face reality
He'll be with us while he can
Superman will help us escape back to reality for as long as he can
Something nasty in your garden's waiting
There's something sinister lurking in your safe space, waiting to attack
Patiently, till it can have your heart
It's waiting for the perfect opportunity to take over your mind and dreams
Try to go but it won't let you
You're trying to escape the danger, but it won't allow you to leave
Don't you know it's out to get you running
It wants to keep you running in circles, unable to escape its grasp
Keep on running
Keep trying to escape, child
Your world is turning
Your perception of reality is changing
From night to day
Your safe, dark world is becoming a brighter, more dangerous place
Your dream is burning far, far away
Your fantasy is slowly fading into a distant memory
Into the blue
We're escaping into the sky, child
You and I
We're going on this adventure together, child
To the circus in the sky
We're escaping to a fantastical circus in the clouds
Captain Kids
We'll meet awesome, imaginary characters like pirate captain kids
On the sand
We'll journey through a fun, sandbox-filled world
With the treasure close at hand
We'll discover amazing treasures in this world of imagination
In the land of make believe
We'll enjoy this magical world of our own creation
I've got a friend who comes to tea
I have an imaginary friend who visits me often
And no-one else can see but me
No one else can fathom the immense joy and comfort my friend brings me
He came today
My friend came to visit me today
But had to go
He had to leave at some point
To visit you
He was going to spread joy to you too
You never know
Always keep your mind open to new adventures and wonderful surprises
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY HILL, PETER JOHN SINFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@garybaltiejus7248
As someone who lived through the 80,s this just makes our current reality suck that little bit more ,and brings a year to my eye
@katewright632
I love your slip, a year to your eye by going back through the years
@davey1602
We lose those things we fail to hold onto. The tune is iconic.
@martijnvanzundert9219
You made me laugh out loud
@dokkenratt
We played this at my sons funeral. He'd be 21 this year.
Baby Thomas. Remembered with a smile.
@mariozondag2576
Sad to hear man.😭😭😭😭😭
My condoleance.😔😔
@dokkenratt
@@mariozondag2576 Thank you.
@darrenbrackley2301
Very sorry to hear that. Condolences.
@thebatman4083
I'd like to say something witty or funny that may bring a smile. Instead all I can say is my condolences to you.
@dokkenratt
@@thebatman4083 Thank you