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

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Tender Love
Clout Lyrics

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You said you would hold me forever
‘Cos you loved me for so long
Couldn’t let me go

You would climb a mountain for my love
Swim the ocean for my touch
You wanted me to know

And all this time I never knew how you waited patiently

And then you wrap me in your strong and tender love
Now I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough
Come and wrap me in your strong and tender love

Sometimes I get lost in the big rush
And the world becomes to much
I can hardly breath

I get so emotional
But you know how to handle it
You give me a reason to believe

And then you take my hand and all the bad things disappear
And you just wrap me in your strong and tender love
Now I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough
Come and wrap me in your strong and tender love (Love)

And whenever I’m alone I feel stronger
You’re a compass in the storm
Guiding me with love

Then you take my hand and all the bad things disappears
And you just wrap me in your strong and tender love
Now I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough

And then you wrap me in your strong and tender love
Now I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough

Tender love
Your strong and tender love

Tender love
Your strong and tender love

Tender love
Your strong and tender love

Tender love
Your strong and tender love

Tender love

Overall Meaning

In "Tender Love," Clout sings about the overwhelming and all-consuming love that she has for her significant other. She is grateful for the unwavering support that her love has provided throughout the rocky terrain of life. The song starts with an expression of love and trust as she mentions the promises, her lover, made to her to never leave her side. She welcomes the attention and comfort from her lover, which seems to have become an addiction for her. She describes the kind of sacrifice that is willing to be made for her love, even if it means swimming oceans and climbing mountains.

The lyrics also convey how difficult life can be at times, but with her lover's strong and tender love, she is capable of overcoming any obstacle. To her, there is nothing that can harm her because of the immense protection and security that her lover brings to her. Her lover is a compass in her turbulent storm, guiding her through the rough waters of life. The song illustrates how much Clout values love and affection, and how much she depends on her lover's support to get through it all.

Line by Line Meaning

You said you would hold me forever
You promised to always be there for me.

‘Cos you loved me for so long
Because you’ve loved me for such a long time.

Couldn’t let me go
You couldn’t bear the thought of being without me.

You would climb a mountain for my love
You would do anything for my love, even climb a mountain.

Swim the ocean for my touch
You would go to great lengths just to be close to me.

You wanted me to know
You wanted me to realize how much you care for me.

And all this time I never knew how you waited patiently
All this time, I never realized how patiently you’ve been waiting for me.

And then you wrap me in your strong and tender love
You envelop me in your powerful and caring love.

Now I’m addicted and I just can’t get enough
I crave your love and affection and can’t get enough of it.

Come and wrap me in your strong and tender love
Please surround me with your intense and nurturing love.

Sometimes I get lost in the big rush
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and confused by everything.