"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 (1977β1978)
* Ingrid "Ingi" Herbst: drums, vocals (1977β1981)
* Cindy Alter: lead vocals, guitar (1977β1981)
* Jenni Garson: guitar, vocals (1977β1981)
* Ron "Bones" Brettell: keyboards (1978β1981)
* Sandy Robbie: guitar (1978β1981)
* Gary van Zyl: bass (1980β1981)
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/
Since You've Been Gone
Clout Lyrics
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Fall to the ground and I wake up
So I get out of bed, put on my shoes, and in my head
Thoughts fly back to the break-up
These four walls are closing in
Look at the fix you've put me in
I'm outta my head, can't take it
Could I be wrong, but since you been gone
You cast the spell, so break it
Oooohhh - Whhooooaaa - Ooooohhh
Since you been gone
So in the night I stand beneath the back street light
I read the words that you sent to me
I can take the afternoon, the night-time comes around too soon
You can't know what you mean to me
Your poison letter, your telegram
Just goes to show you don't give a damn
Since you been gone, since you been gone
I'm outta my head, can't take it
Could I be wrong, but since you been gone
You cast the spell, so break it
Oooohhh - Whhooooaaa - Ooooohhh
Since you been gone
[INTERLUDE]
If you will come back
Baby you know
You'll never do wrong
Huhhhhh
Since you been gone, since you been gone
I'm outta my head, can't take it
Could I be wrong, but since you been gone
You cast the spell, so break it
Oooohhh - Whhooooaaa - Ooooohhh
Ever since, you been gone
[GUITAR SOLO OUTRO]
Since you been gone, since you been gone
I'm outta my head, can't take it
Since you been gone, since you been gone
[FADE]
The lyrics of Clout's song "Since You've Been Gone" depict the emotions of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The singer is haunted by the memories of their break-up, which continue to plague them every night as they dream of their past love. The lyrics "I get the same old dreams, same time every night / Fall to the ground and I wake up" emphasize the repetitive nature of the singer's thoughts, highlighting the inescapability of their pain.
The singer attempts to distract themselves from their heartbreak by engaging in mundane activities like putting on their shoes, but these actions only serve as reminders of their former partner. The lyrics "So I get out of bed, put on my shoes, and in my head / Thoughts fly back to the break-up" underscore the singer's inability to let go of their former partner, as even the act of dressing themselves triggers reminders of their past.
The lyrics "Since you been gone, since you been gone / I'm outta my head, can't take it / Could I be wrong, but since you been gone / You cast the spell, so break it" reflect the singer's belief that their former partner has some sort of power over them, casting a spell that they are unable to break. This speaks to the power dynamics in many break-ups, where one person's actions can leave the other feeling powerless and trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
I get the same old dreams, same time every night
Every night, I have the same dream over and over again
Fall to the ground and I wake up
I fall in my dream and when I wake up, I am physically on the ground
So I get out of bed, put on my shoes, and in my head
I get up and try to forget about the dream by distracting myself
Thoughts fly back to the break-up
My thoughts keep going back to the time when we broke up
These four walls are closing in
I feel trapped in my own space
Look at the fix you've put me in
I blame you for the situation I am currently in
You cast the spell, so break it
You have a hold on me, so please let me go
I read the words that you sent to me
I read the letter you sent me
You can't know what you mean to me
You have no idea how important you are to me
Your poison letter, your telegram
Your letter and telegram are hurtful and full of poison
Just goes to show you don't give a damn
Your actions show that you don't care about me at all
If you will come back
I want you to come back to me
Baby you know
You already know
You'll never do wrong
I believe you'll never hurt me again
Since you been gone
I've been struggling without you
I'm outta my head, can't take it
I can't stop thinking about you and it's driving me crazy
Could I be wrong, but since you been gone
I might be mistaken, but I feel like everything has been going wrong since you left
Oooohhh - Whhooooaaa - Ooooohhh
An emotional outcry expressing how much I miss you and how painful it is to be without you
Ever since, you been gone
Things have not been the same since you left
Since you been gone
I keep experiencing struggles since you left
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID STEELE, ROLAND GIFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Derek Atkins
Loved this so much .Great to hear it once more ! Happy times remembered .π
Chalkhill Blue
This was actually the first version I heard of this song, when it first came out. This is the first time I've heard it since! Great version.
Jari Vuorinen
Clout is one of my faves, thank you CLOUT
RavenThom
One of my faves, LOVE Substitute!
Pleun
What a band, love this version even more than the original πβοΈ been a Clout fan sinds day one.
They have a 2021 "covid " version of Substituten life for God sake πππππ it is a masterpiece go look it up ! These sweethearts are still going strong nothing changed great music, happy energy good vibes and still lookin' πππ as always. keep it going ladies, greetings from the Netherlands everyone β€οΈβ€οΈπ
Wandy Ramos Garcia
very good version!
ΩΨ±Ψ§Ψ³ Ψ΄Ψ§Ω Feras Damascus
I liked this version and also I loved with rainbow and Russ Ballard
Ged Bill
I prefer "Rainbow's" version of this song because it sounds more fuller and complete.
Gianmaria Framarin
The closest one to Russ' version.
Patrick Hicks
great version