Clout were originally a five-piece, South African all-girl group formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Clout were originally a five-piece, South African all-girl group formed in 1977, best known for their song "Substitute", which sold millions of copies.

"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/

It Just Gets Better
Clout Lyrics

It just gets better

Feel so good when I wake so many roads I can take
My life keeps getting better
So many chances I see falling right in front of me
Will I waste what I have not anymore no I'll never cos

It just gets better I got a good a feeling about this
I know from now and forever I got a good feeling about this

Don't matter what it is I know my every wish will come true as long as I
Keep my head held up high don't let dreams pass me by
I'll hold on with both hands won't let it go I'll never cos

It just gets better I got a good a feeling about this
I know from now and forever I got a good feeling about this
Oh it just gets better I got a good a feeling about this

Oh sometimes when the mist makes my heart vision hazy and I can't seem to find my way out
But when I find the door and my vision restored
I get this feeling I finally work it out

Feel so good when I wake so many roads I can take
My life keeps getting better
So many chances I see falling right in front of me
Will I waste what I have not anymore no I'll never cos

It just gets better I got a good a feeling about this
I know from now and forever I got a good feeling about this
It just gets better I got a good a feeling about this
I know from now and forever I got a good feeling about this
Oh it just gets better I got a good a feeling about this
I know from now and forever I got a good feeling about this

It just gets better

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Written by: Niki Waters

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