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.
You And Your Heart So Blue
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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You and your heart so blue I did everything that a man can do I cried when you wanted me to And I lied in the night to see it through For you and your heart so blue
I'm not afraid of dice or danger You learn a lot of lessons on the street I've felt the heat But when without a word of warning The dream came down and it knocked me off my feet And I cried and I cried When roses die and moonlight doesn't last forever God knows I tried... I gave all my love to you
You and your heart so blue I did everything that a man can do I cried when you wanted me to And I lied in the night to see it through For you and your heart so blue
Given all the love you needed Everything you ever wanted Will you ever learn to fly You're the one with all the questions Looking for the easy answers Will you ever get it right... enough for you
You and your heart so blue I did everything that a man can do I cried when you wanted me to And I lied in the night to see it through For you and your heart so blue
In "You and Your Heart So Blue," Bucks Fizz sings about a lover who has hurt the singer deeply but who also holds a powerful hold over them. The song talks about how the singer has given their all to this lover, who has shot them down and run them to the ground with their words and actions. Despite this pain, the singer, who has been told that their lover is "just a dreamer," finds themselves unable to let go. The chorus spells out the desperation the singer feels; they have done everything a man can do to prove their love, cried when their lover wanted them to, and even lied to see the relationship through. Ultimately, the singer is pleading with their lover to see how much they've given them, but they are also holding on hopelessly to a love that may not be worth their pain.
While the song's lyrics are relatively straightforward, the storytelling and emotional resonance in them are what makes the song stand out. The song's melancholy tone, underscored by the group's harmonies, draws the listener into the singer's pain and desperation. The metaphor of the "blue heart" is also an interesting one- while typically associated with sadness or "feeling blue," the heart could also represent something cold or unfeeling, and the singer's attachment to it conveys the self-destructive nature of their relationship. Overall, "You and Your Heart So Blue" is a moving yet relatable pop ballad that captures the complexities of love and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
You levelled all your guns against me
You fought against me with everything you had
You shot me down and ran me to the ground
You defeated me and left me feeling powerless
An' so I hung around
Despite being defeated, I stayed close to you
You said that you were just a dreamer
You claimed to be someone who only dreams
But in every dream you had I could be found
Despite claiming to only dream, I was always a part of your dreams
In love it's hard to believe
Love can be difficult to comprehend
That roses die and moonlight doesn't last forever
Love can't last forever, even if it seems perfect
God knows I tried... I gave all my love to you
I did everything I could to make our love work
You and your heart so blue
You're feeling sad and unhappy
I did everything that a man can do
I tried my hardest to make things work between us
I cried when you wanted me to
I showed my emotions when you asked me to
And I lied in the night to see it through
I pretended everything was okay to keep our relationship going
I'm not afraid of dice or danger
I'm not scared of taking risks or facing danger
You learn a lot of lessons on the street
Life experience teaches you many valuable lessons
I've felt the heat
I've been in difficult situations and felt the pressure
But when without a word of warning
One day, without any prior notice
The dream came down and it knocked me off my feet
My hopes and dreams were shattered, leaving me shocked and devastated
And I cried and I cried
I was overwhelmed with emotions and couldn't stop crying
Given all the love you needed
I provided you with all the love you required
Everything you ever wanted
I gave you everything you desired
Will you ever learn to fly
Will you ever gain the ability to take care of yourself without relying on others?
You're the one with all the questions
You're full of confusion and unanswerable questions
Looking for the easy answers
You want everything to be simple and straightforward
Will you ever get it right... enough for you
Will you ever figure things out and be satisfied?
Writer(s): A. Hill, P. Sinfield
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rickmoore4482
This is such a wonderful song! Bucks Fizz in their prime!😊
@timewyrmrevelations7700
I think you mean Buck’s Fizz at their end it was shortly after this they fired Jay.
@tysona23
This is one of their very best songs . I love it
@jekaniahgeorge6799
I’ve always really loved this version!!!!
@danakralovicova8875
Bože nemozem udrzat slzy , moje mlade roky , su tak užasny , 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️idem zblaznit
@skycubphilly
This and “I Hear Talk” are all time fave Bucks Fizz hits.
@tina7694
one of the best bands in the world - love bucks fizz and the fizz
@DarrenMHembrowCoach
Had a lot of acclaim for this song.. a sign they were maturing into a their stride.. love them all
@ivogeysels
Wow thank you for posting this! Never knew this single was ever performed on TV with all original members! Not long after this performance the coach crash must have happened 😔😓
@rjmcallister1888
This is actually one of their first appearances after Mike and Cheryl recovered from the crash (that's why his hair is so short, they had to shave it for the brain surgery), and the last for Jay, who quit days after this aired. Shelley picked up with this song and added her vocals later.