"Substitute" was a cover version of an obscure Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. Clout's version reached number two in the UK singles chart for three weeks in June 1978, and number one in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Africa. It only reached number sixty-seven in the U.S. for one week in September 1978, but stayed in the Billboard chart for ten weeks altogether. "Substitute" was then recorded by Gloria Gaynor for single release in the U.S., but radio and club DJs preferred the B-side which became the worldwide hit: "I Will Survive".
Members:
* Glenda Hyam: vocals, keyboards (1977)
* Lee Tomlinson: bass, vocals (1977–1978)
* Ingrid "Ingi" Herbst: drums, vocals (1977–1981)
* Cindy Alter: lead vocals, guitar (1977–1981)
* Jenni Garson: guitar, vocals (1977–1981)
* Ron "Bones" Brettell: keyboards (1978–1981)
* Sandy Robbie: guitar (1978–1981)
* Gary van Zyl: bass (1980–1981)
Discography
Albums
* 1978: Substitute (aka Clout)
* 1979: Six of the Best
* 1980: A Threat and a Promise
* 1981: 1977 to 1981
* 1992: Substitute (Dutch compilation)
* 1992: 20 Greatest Hits
Singles
* 1977
o "Substitute"
* 1978
o "You've Got All of Me"
* 1979
o "Save Me"
o "Ms America"
o "Under Fire"
* 1980
o "Oowatanite"
o "Portable Radio"
* 1981
o "Wish I Were Loving You"
Links:
http://www.rock.co.za/files/clout_index.html
Thanks to http://wikipedia.org/
Don't Stop
Clout Lyrics
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Of making love when there was no feelings
But then you opened your heart to see me
Now I'm alive again
Yeah, you were
Everybody's baby
Till your feet came back to ground
Yeah, I'm a woman and you're a man
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're saying
(Don't stop)
Never stop when a feeling is real
'Cause your heaven could be hell in a day
(Don't stop)
Don't stop in the middle
(Don't stop)
Don't stop if it's rough
(Don't stop)
Never stop when a feeling is real
'Cause your heaven could be hell in a day
Now is it real or am I dreaming?
This only once in a lifetime feeling
I gave you love, you gave it meaning
Now I'm alive again
Yeah, you were
Everybody's baby
Till your feet came back to ground
Now I'm not the girl I used to be
Yeah, I'm a woman and you're a man
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're saying
(Don't stop)
Never stop when a feeling is real
'Cause your heaven could be hell in a day
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're saying
(Don't stop)
Never stop when a feeling is real
'Cause your heaven could be hell in a day
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're saying
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
(Don't stop)
Never stop what you're saying
(Don't stop)
Don't stop in the middle
(Don't stop)
Never stop if it's love
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
The lyrics of Clout's song Don't Stop describe a relationship that has been rejuvenated. The first verse reminisces about a time when the couple engaged in physical intimacy, but without any emotional connection. However, the second verse talks about how the person opened up their heart, and now the singer feels alive again.
The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, encourages the partner to not stop what they are doing or saying, especially when the feelings are real. The singer warns that what seems like heaven could turn into hell if they stop.
The song seems to be about the importance of communication and not giving up on a real relationship, even when times get tough. It urges the partner to keep going, not just physically but emotionally as well.
Overall, Don't Stop seems to be a testament to the power of love and how it can change a person's life for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the wasted evenings
Of making love when there was no feelings
But then you opened your heart to see me
Now I'm alive again
I recall how empty it felt to have physical intimacy with no emotional connection until you let your guard down and shared your true self with me. Now I feel alive again.
Yeah, you were
Everybody's baby
Till your feet came back to ground
Now I'm not the girl I used to be
Yeah, I'm a woman and you're a man
You used to play around with everyone and be carefree, but when you became grounded, it changed me too. I've grown into a woman, and you're now a man who cares about what we have.
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're doing
(Don't stop)
Don't stop what you're saying
(Don't stop)
Never stop when a feeling is real
'Cause your heaven could be hell in a day
Keep doing and saying what you've been doing because it's real, and giving up could turn our paradise into a nightmare.
(Don't stop)
Don't stop in the middle
(Don't stop)
Don't stop if it's rough
(Don't stop)
Never stop when a feeling is real
'Cause your heaven could be hell in a day
Don't stop in the middle of what we have, even if it gets tough. We should never give up on something that's real because it's possible to lose our paradise in a single day.
Now is it real or am I dreaming?
This only once in a lifetime feeling
I gave you love, you gave it meaning
Now I'm alive again
I'm questioning if this feeling I have is real or just my imagination. However, it's such a unique feeling that only happens once in a lifetime, and we both contributed to giving each other's love real meaning. It makes me feel alive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Игорь старый добрый рок
Сильнейшая группа супер таких не много супер
maria santos
beautiful music I love it
Jari Vuorinen
like very much CLOUT, greetings from Finland
Leonardo Octavio Santafereño Fusa
Incredible remembering... clout. stupendous... unforgettable...
Joey Gato Adams
..Seems DAFT that I haven't really discovered this brilliant Group, 'til almost 40 yrs after I left the U.K.!
But, as you see, such Hits as "Substitute" have left me marked for life!!
Carl Schubert
You should have seen them in the late '70s and early '80s...saw them live many times in Jo'burg...Awesome back in those Jo'burg joling days...
63 Rambler
My lockdown discovery and obsession! :-)
Raymond Oliver
Classic, Legendary
surrealbob
LEGEND ; )
hooplemott
Clout ist classe!