Foster & Allen began back in the seventies when Mick and Tony were playing in Country Music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they formed a small group and went over to the UK to work the Irish music venues on a short tour.
Mick & Tony had at this stage the idea of working together as a duo, playing ‘easy listening’ music with a touch of traditional Irish instrumentals. When their UK tour finished they decided to let the band return to Ireland whilst they stayed behind to try and break into the public eye. They played several venues in the London area and the reaction was very favourable; so much so, they decided to remain as a duo and Foster and Allen was formed.
It was difficult at the beginning and after a time working around the circuit in the UK and Ireland, they released their first single record The Rambles of Spring. This made a good impact on the Irish market and Foster and Allen were soon in demand for cabaret venues all over Ireland and to a lesser extent the UK At the end of 1978 Foster and Allen released the single A Bunch Of Thyme in Ireland, which entered the Irish charts and became their first top-selling No. 1 single.
It was not until 1982 that this single was released in the UK. It was played by all the radio stations in Britain and was soon in the pop charts. It climbed rapidly to number 18 in the UK Singles Chart. At the time, Mick & Tony were in the U.S. on a tour. They were contacted and told to fly back to Britain immediately as they were required to appear on television’s Top of the Pops.
Demand for Foster and Allen's services at venues all over Ireland and the UK increased at this point. They released another single "Old Flames" which also made its way into the UK Charts. They did their first concert tour of the UK in 1983 and this tour was boosted even more by the release of another single Maggie. This reached number 27 in the UK singles chart and, along with A Bunch Of Thyme, these became the signature tunes for the duo. Since then they have toured the UK twice each year.
In addition to the UK tours, Foster and Allen have toured the U.S.A, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. They had five No. 1 Hits in Australia/New Zealand. They have also appeared on numerous TV shows in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales as well as Australia, USA and Canada, and they have had their own TV series on RTE Television in Ireland.
In the early days Mick & Tony performed on stage as a duo, but in 1982 (when the concert tours started) they added a band to their show thus giving a much fuller sound to their program. On the recording front, Foster and Allen have to date released a total of 27 albums, all of which have gone into the British charts. This is a great achievement for a middle-of-the-road ‘easy listening’ act.
As well as the albums, they have released thirteen videos, again all of which have entered the British charts. The video "Souvenirs and Memories" reached No. 3 in the British charts around Christmas 1991, the "By Request" video went straight into the No. 1 spot in 1993 and their latest DVD/Video release "After All These Years" was a Top 10 Chart Release in the UK. To date Foster and Allen have achieved album and video sales in excess of 19 million worldwide.
Foster and Allen celebrated their 30th Anniversary together in the music industry with the release of their new album "Foster & Allen Sing The No. 1’s" which was a Top 30 Chart hit in the UK during Christmas 2005 bringing the sales of their last three albums in the UK and Ireland to over 500,000 units.
The duo recently completed their “World Concert Tour – 2005/2006” which took them on tour to the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, U.S.A., Australia and Ireland.
Rock around the Clock
Foster & Allen Lyrics
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Wrapped it around a rock
Then threw it through
The windows of your mind
I made mistakes
Cast them all to the wind
Which blew in
I hope you had the chance to read it
I hope you had the sense to not go through with it
A memory changed
Received through the static
Just a sign
Through the ether in this place
I don't recall a thing we said now
I don't recall a thing at all, no
I don't recall a thing we said now
I don't recall a thing at all
I wrote a note
Wrapped it around a rock
Then I threw it through
The windows of your mind
I hope you had the time to read it
I hope you had the sense
To not go back to that hunting ground
I hope you had the time to read it
Don't make the same mistakes
I don't recall a thing we said now
I don't recall a thing at all, no
I don't recall a thing we said now
I don't recall a thing at all
I wrote a note around a rock
I hope you had the chance
I wrote a note around a rock
I hope you had the chance to read it
Don't make the same mistakes
The lyrics of Foster & Allen's song "Rock Around The Clock" express themes of regret, reflection, and hope. The imagery of writing a note, wrapping it around a rock, and throwing it through the windows of the mind conveys a sense of urgency and desperation to communicate thoughts and feelings. The singer acknowledges making mistakes and tossing them away like leaves in the wind, symbolizing a desire to let go of past errors and move forward.
The reference to the wind blowing through a doorway left behind suggests a sense of change and new opportunities arising from past actions. The hope that the recipient of the note would read it and have the sense not to repeat the same mistakes reflects a yearning for understanding and growth in both parties involved. The memory mentioned being received through static and ether alludes to the ephemeral nature of recollection and communication.
The repetition of the lines "I don't recall a thing we said now" emphasizes a sense of disconnection and uncertainty about past conversations and interactions. This may indicate a desire to move on from the past and focus on the present moment. The plea to not return to a past "hunting ground" evokes a warning against revisiting harmful or toxic patterns of behavior.
The final plea to the recipient to read the note and not make the same mistakes conveys a sense of urgency and a wish for positive change. The repeated reference to writing a note around a rock symbolizes a steadfast determination to communicate one's thoughts and feelings, despite obstacles or challenges. Overall, the lyrics of "Rock Around The Clock" by Foster & Allen convey a mix of reflection, regret, and hope for better understanding and growth in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote a note
I penned down my thoughts and feelings on paper
Wrapped it around a rock
Securely fastened the note to a rock
Then threw it through
Tossed it with force
The windows of your mind
Into the deepest parts of your consciousness
I made mistakes
I acknowledge my errors
Cast them all to the wind
Let them go, released them
Which blew in
It entered
Through the doorway left behind
Through the opening that remained
I hope you had the chance to read it
I wish you had the opportunity to comprehend it
I hope you had the sense to not go through with it
I wish you had the wisdom not to act upon it
A memory changed
A recollection altered
Received through the static
Interpreted amidst the confusion
Just a sign
Simply a symbol
Through the ether in this place
Via the unseen atmosphere here
I don't recall a thing we said now
I cannot remember our conversation now
I don't recall a thing at all, no
I cannot remember anything, nothing at all
I hope you had the time to read it
I wish you found the time to peruse it
I hope you had the sense
I hope you had the understanding
To not go back to that hunting ground
To refrain from returning to that dangerous place
Don't make the same mistakes
Learn from past errors and avoid repeating them
I wrote a note around a rock
I penned down my thoughts and emotions and attached them to a rock
I hope you had the chance
I wish you were given the opportunity
I hope you had the chance to read it
I wish you had the possibility to comprehend it
Don't make the same mistakes
Avoid repeating the same blunders
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Written by: Jason Allen
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