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.
Thief In The Night
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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A teardrop slowly slips, to touch your face
The shadow of night approaches too fast
It comes too soon to last
Until he leaves you alone
You hear the warmth of voice upon the wind
You slowly step toward the feel of him
You need the strength to stop yourself
From falling apart
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
He takes you in his arms and gives you life
But as he leaves this darkness, it cuts like a knife
The rays of dawn approach too fast
To stop him from seeing
Your body and soul just falling apart
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry
(He's coming like a thief in the night)
Then you'll hear a cry
(This dream is just a thief in the night)
Then you'll hear a cry
(He's coming like a thief in the night)
Then you'll hear a cry
Cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear me cry
"Thief in the Night" by Bucks Fizz appears to be a song about a person who has fallen in love with a stranger. The lyrics illustrate the feelings of falling for someone who seems to have a hold on your heart the moment you meet them. The song starts by describing a summer breeze settling and a teardrop falling on the face of the person in love. The next few lines reveal that the stranger's arrival has come too soon, without enough time to enjoy their presence before they leave again.
The lyrics continue with the person feeling the stranger's presence through the warmth of his voice and slowly walking towards him. However, their smile is described as "like ice," and the person acknowledges the need to keep themselves from falling apart, implying that this stranger is not necessarily a good or beneficial presence in their life. The chorus then repeats, focusing on the stranger's ability to "steal" the person's heart "just like a thief in the night" and slip away, leaving the person crying in the dark.
The second verse repeats a similar experience, with the stranger taking the person in his arms and giving them life but then leaving them, cutting them like a knife as dawn approaches. The chorus repeats twice more, emphasizing the emotional toll the stranger takes on the person, leaving them crying out in the darkness.
Overall, "Thief in the Night" seems to be a cautionary tale about getting involved with someone who might not have your best interests at heart, and the pain that can come from allowing them to take your heart so easily.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer breeze, it finds a resting place
The calmness of the summer air soothes the surroundings
A teardrop slowly slips, to touch your face
The sadness in your heart reaches the surface, as a tear rolls down your cheek
The shadow of night approaches too fast
The darkness of the night is imminent and without warning
It comes too soon to last
The night will be fleeting, but its impact will be long lasting
Until he leaves you alone
The feelings of loneliness and emptiness are left in the aftermath of his departure
You hear the warmth of voice upon the wind
The sound of his voice is like a comforting breeze in the midst of chaos
You slowly step toward the feel of him
You are drawn to the sense of familiarity and comfort that he brings
A smile like ice to melt your heart
His charming smile is like a cold breeze that thaws the iciness in your heart
You need the strength to stop yourself
Your desire for him is strong, but you must fight it in order to not lose yourself in the process
From falling apart
To prevent the strong emotions from causing you to unravel
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
The pain and heartbreak will be overwhelming, like a series of cries in the stillness of the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
He takes advantage of the vulnerable state and steals a piece of your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
In a sneaky and unexpected manner, he takes what he wants and slips away
He'll gently slip away
His exit will be gradual and soft, but the wound will still be deep
He takes you in his arms and gives you life
The love and affection he shows is like a breath of fresh air
But as he leaves this darkness, it cuts like a knife
The departure hurts even more, as it takes place in the midst of the darkness
The rays of dawn approach too fast
The light and hope of a new day comes too soon and forces the harsh reality to surface
To stop him from seeing
To avoid letting him see the pain and devastation he has caused
Your body and soul just falling apart
The emotional and physical toll of the experience is shattering
He's coming like a thief in the night
The danger and risk of him coming back is real, and it will be like another theft in the night
This dream is just a thief in the night
The hope and promises of a better future were just illusions that are now shattered
Then you'll hear me cry
The singer emphasizes the pain and sadness that will be felt in the aftermath
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY HILL, WARREN BACALL
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