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.
Try To Remember
Foster & Allen Lyrics
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When life was slow and oh so mellow.
Try to remember the kind of September,
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
Try to remember the kind of September,
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That no one wept except the willow,
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Try to remember when life was so tender,
That love was an ember about to billow,
Try to remember, and if you remember,
Then follow (follow) follow
(Follow, deep in December it's nice to remember,
Although you know the snow will follow.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Without a hurt the heart is hollow.)
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
The fire of September that made us mellow.
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
The song "Try to Remember" by Foster & Allen's is a nostalgic tune about remembering a past September, a time when life was slow, mellow and tender. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a time when the grass was green, the grain was yellow, and tender love was an ember. Throughout the song, the singer urges the listener to remember the good old days, when dreams were kept beside the pillow, and no one wept except for the willow.
The lyrics encourage listeners to reminisce about the past, especially during difficult times when it is easy to feel hollow and hurt inside. The song reminds the listener that there was a time when life was simple and tender, and that it is possible to recapture those feelings again. The simple act of remembering can help to rekindle the fire of September, and bring a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the heart.
Overall, "Try to Remember" is a beautifully lyrical song that evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing. Its message is simple yet profound, reminding us to cherish our memories and to remember the things in life that truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to remember the kind of September,
Think back to a time when things were simpler and more relaxed, like the month of September.
When life was slow and oh so mellow.
Remember a time when life moved at a more peaceful pace.
When grass was green and grain was yellow.
Recall the colors of fall, when the grass still had life and the ripe grain was golden.
When you were a tender and callow fellow.
Think back to when you were young and naive, without the weight of experience on your shoulders.
Then follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Use those memories to guide your path forward.
Try to remember when life was so tender,
Recall a time when life felt delicate and vulnerable.
That no one wept except the willow,
Reflect on a time when emotions were deep but not always expressed outwardly, like the willow tree that hangs low but hides its tears.
That dreams were kept beside your pillow.
Think about the dreams and hopes you had back then, when anything seemed possible.
That love was an ember about to billow,
Remember the intensity of love when you're young, sometimes unrequited but always smoldering.
Then follow (follow) follow
Let those feelings and memories inspire you to keep seeking love and happiness.
Deep in December it's nice to remember,
Even in the cold, dark days of winter, it's comforting to reminisce about warm, pleasant memories.
The fire of September that made us mellow.
The warmth of a September sun, both literal and metaphorical, can instill a sense of calm and joy.
Deep in December our heart's should remember,
In the depths of winter, it's important to hold onto the warmth within our hearts.
And follow (follow) follow (follow) follow
Stay true to your memories and feelings, and let them guide you forward through life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARVEY SCHMIDT, TOM JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michele Wyatt
love this song !! I do try to remember but some memories can be painful
beachlover34698 (Leslie)
Lovely, and thank you so much for making and sharing. Such a lovely song:):) blessings and have a blessed weekend Leslie
Kenn E Johnson
lovely
Joe Mas71
I open hear this songs during the 70s
ruandted
I remember.
David Bull
Appropriate now.