Switching to the moniker of Hurrah!, the quartet signed to the new Kitchenware Records label in 1982. Mark Sim soon departed to be replaced by Damien Mahoney, whereupon a series of acclaimed singles such as 'The Sun Shines Here' and 'Hip Hip' earned the band great respect from the British Independent sector. Based upon the pivotal force of the singing/guitar-playing/songwriting partnership of Paul Handyside and David Hughes, Hurrah! mastered a jittery, urgent style rich in melodic content.
By 1986, however, the band had pushed their sound towards a rockier terrain, replacing the initial charm with power and passion. Damien Mahoney left to join the police force in the spring of that year, allowing Steve Price to fill the vacant drum stool. Their debut, 'Tell God I'm Here', saw the light of day in 1987, swiftly followed by a support date with U2 at London's Wembley stadium and, on a more bizarre note, live shows in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan after accepting an invitation from the British Council. In spite of the band's determination, commercial success remained elusive.
When 'The Beautiful' failed to have a significant impact on the marketplace Hurrah! parted company with the 'misunderstanding' Arista Records label and returned to the independent sector. Adrian Evans (b. 6 March 1963, County Durham, England) became the band's fourth drummer when Steve Price emigrated to America, but by then the band were in their death throes.
(Source : The Guinness Encyclopedia of Indie & New Wave Music )
They recorded '3rd' album in 1991 after 'The Beautiful' but it is not released yet. The songs on it might be - Kiss The Starlight / What I Need / Sugar Head / Book Of Love / That Dream's Over Now / I've Never Found Truth / Keep This Thing Alive / Get It On / Bring The Curtain Down / Book Of Love (acoustic) .
Since Hurrah! 'split'(actually, they didn't split), David 'Taffy' Hughes formed 'punkier sounding' three-piece Star Witness and managed by a company in London called UBIK. Star Witness consisted of David Hughes (songs, guitar, vocals), Mick Shearman (bass, teddy boy threads) and Adrian Evans (loud silver ludwig drum kit). They released a cassette of rough demos called 'Welcome to Razor Town' ('96) . They are now going under the name of Candy Coloured Clowns and have been active on the local live circuit, playing lots of melodic, powerful songs as well as Hurrah!'s.
David Hughes also plays guitar with a female singer called Sylvia, his wife, known as 'The Girl With The Replaceable Head'. They co-write songs, make demos and play gigs in Newcastle. CCC and GWTRH have released debut singles called "Glory" and "Ride My Star" on a small American legendary indie label Bus Stop Label.
(http://www.busstoplabel.com/bus_stop_label2.htm)
Paul Handyside goes under the name of Bronze. Bronze have released their 1st single "Presence of Greatness" which includes two brilliant anthemic guitar-pop tunes, on Bus Stop Label, too. They also had another single "Let It Rain", and two albums "The Statue In The Stone" and "A Common Prayer".
Paul will soon release his solo album "Future's Dream" on 5the November.
(Source: http://www.netjoy.ne.jp/~konishi/index.html)
Glória
Hurrah! Lyrics
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She made her way above the crowd
I said things I knew would not shock her
I said things to make her feel proud
Trust in me
Things you do
And things you care about
Things I tell you
Gloria
I'll wait until the very end
I found myself under your window
You're looking down watching me sing
I know now you left me in limbo
But sometimes that's the way things begin
Gloria
I'll wait until the very end
Gloria
These things I say
The dreams
I'll turn you on them, too
The song Gloria by Hurrah! is a love song that expresses the singer's deep love and devotion towards Gloria. The song starts with the singer at a concert, and he catches the attention of Gloria with his words. He seeks her trust and tells her things to make her feel proud, even though he knows that they won't shock her. The chorus, "Trust in me, things you do, and things you care about, Trust in me, things I tell you" reiterates his plea for her trust and establishes a honest and loving relationship between them.
The second verse shifts the setting to under Gloria's window where the singer is singing to her. He acknowledges the uncertainty of their relationship, saying "I know now you left me in limbo, But sometimes that's the way things begin". He proclaims his unending love for her with the chorus, "Gloria, I'll wait until the very end, Gloria, these things I say, the dreams, I'll turn you on them, too". The singer promises to wait for Gloria no matter what happens and is willing to share his dreams and make them come true together.
Overall, the song Gloria by Hurrah! tells a romantic story of a man aching for the love of a woman named Gloria. The song's lyrics call for trust, devotion, and patience in their relationship, which builds a strong connection between the singer and Gloria. It is a beautifully-written and emotionally-charged love song.
Line by Line Meaning
A bored smile went between the choppers
She looked apathetic as she passed between the helicopters
She made her way above the crowd
She maneuvered herself to be in a more prominent position than the rest of the people
I said things I knew would not shock her
I made sure to say things that wouldn't surprise her, so as not to offend her
I said things to make her feel proud
I made statements that would improve her self-esteem and give her a sense of accomplishment
Trust in me
Believe in my judgment
Things you do
The actions you take
And things you care about
And the things that hold importance to you
Trust in me
Believe in my judgment
Things I tell you
The things that I communicate to you
Gloria
A name that is repeatedly said throughout the song and serves as a subject of focus
I'll wait until the very end
I will exhibit extreme patience in this situation
I found myself under your window
I discovered that I was situated right outside of your window
You're looking down watching me sing
You're observing me from an elevated position as I perform
I know now you left me in limbo
I've come to terms with the fact that you have placed me in an uncertain state
But sometimes that's the way things begin
However, the initiation of some scenarios may be turbulent
These things I say
The statements I make
The dreams
The aspirations
I'll turn you on them, too
I'll encourage you to pursue them as well
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAUL HANDYSIDE
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mark lawton
Those first four Hurrah! singles - bliss.
dermot51
Hurrah's finest moment, a timeless pop masterpiece
dermot51
"'Gloria, why wait until the very end? , Gloria these things I say, the dream starts when you want it to" a brilliant line and a brilliant tune
titsmoritz
An undiscovered classic of the era.
seanie002
2020
“The dream starts when you want it to....”
“That dream’s over now”
We were such a lucky generation, yet few appreciate it.
ELXOSE80
Thanks for sharing this outstanding video. *10*/Fav