They had three major hits in the UK singles chart, all of them bubblegum pop classics: "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" (Number 1), "Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum" (Number 2) and "Soley Soley" (Number 5), all in 1971. But in other European countries, their success continued well into 1972 and 1973, with songs like "Sacramento", "Samson and Delilah", "Bottom's Up" and "The Talk of All the USA".
Their enigmatic percussionist / lead vocalist was Sally Carr (born Sarah Cecilia Young on 28 March 1945, in Muirhead, Lanarkshire) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas), the rest of the band were, drummer Ken Andrews (born Kenneth Andrew Ballentyne, 28 August 1946, in Bearsden, Glasgow, Strathclyde) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas); guitarist / flutist Ian Campbell-Lewis (born Ian McCreadie, 15 July 1947, in Partick, Glasgow, Strathclyde) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas); bassist / vocalist Eric Campbell-Lewis (born Eric McCreadle, 17 June 1949, in Partick, Glasgow, Strathclyde) (ex Part Four, Los Caracas).
Sacramento
Middle Of The Road Lyrics
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That everybody loves
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
And when the sun is up in the sky
The wind is blowin' by the riverside most everyday
You're in Sacramento a wonderful town
Sing sing sing din din din
That everybody knows
That gives you a tender feelin' of confusion
You're feelin' lonely but you don't know
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing sing sing din din din
Now that spring is here again
And you're thinkin' if only you were not so lonely ooh ooh
But you can ease your restless mind
Ease your restless mind
All the people are a lovin' kind,
In Sacramento
There's something about the weather
That everybody loves
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
You're feelin' lonely, but you don't know
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing sing sing din din din
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
The lyrics of Middle Of The Road's "Sacramento" describe the beauty of the weather and people of Sacramento, recognizing them as an irresistible force that evokes a feeling of confusion and loneliness. The song starts with the focus on the weather, which is referred to as the Indian spring of Sacramento, and how everyone seems to love it. The wind by the riverside and the sun in the sky make it even more enjoyable. The chorus reinforces the delight of being in Sacramento, describing it as a wonderful town where everybody sings together. This creates a sense of warmth and belonging, and a desire to be part of this community.
The lyrics then switch to the people of Sacramento, with the singer feeling a tender feeling of confusion around them. The trust and warmth people exude provide comfort and solace. The end of the verse suggests that even if the singer is lonely, they are not alone, as the people around them have the capacity to make them feel better. Finally, the song transitions to spring, with the singer expressing their desire for company, but even in solitude, they can find peace and ease their restless mind. Sacramento and its people are loving, and this provides a sense of hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something about the weather
The weather in Sacramento has a certain charm that attracts everyone.
That everybody loves
People find the weather in Sacramento very enjoyable.
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
The pleasant weather in Sacramento is referred to as the 'Indian Spring'.
And when the sun is up in the sky
During the daytime, when the sun is bright and shining,
The wind is blowin' by the riverside most everyday
There is a frequent and refreshing breeze by the river in Sacramento.
You're in Sacramento a wonderful town
Sacramento is a fantastic place to be.
Sing sing sing din din din
Lovely music fills the air in Sacramento.
There's something about the people
The people of Sacramento have a particular quality about them.
That everybody knows
It's common knowledge that the locals in Sacramento have a unique trait.
That gives you a tender feelin' of confusion
The puzzling yet comforting vibe of the Sacramento people can make you feel emotional.
You're feelin' lonely but you don't know
While you may not recognize your loneliness,
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
you often experience another feeling that is new and noteworthy.
Now that spring is here again
The arrival of spring is mentioned again as a turning point.
And you're thinkin' if only you were not so lonely ooh ooh
During this time, your thoughts may revolve around your loneliness.
But you can ease your restless mind
However, there is a way to calm your mind.
All the people are a lovin' kind
The people of Sacramento are kind and loving.
In Sacramento
This wonderful place is Sacramento.
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIOSAFATTE CAPUANO, MARIO CAPUANO, GIOVAMBATTISTA SPOSATO, HAROLD STOTT
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Lucio Rozendo
Sacramento
Há algo sobre o tempo que todo mundo adora
Eles chamam isso de Primavera indiano de Sacramento
Oh, quando o sol está no céu
O vento está vindo pelo rio Costa Side todos os dias
Você está em Sacramento, uma cidade maravilhosa, (cantar, cantar, cantar, ding-a-ding)
Há algo sobre as pessoas que todo mundo sabe
Isso lhe dá uma sensação suave de proteção
Você está se sentindo solitário, mas você não sabe
Até aquele velho sentimento triste aqui dentro você começa a crescer
Você está em Sacramento, uma cidade maravilhosa, (cantar, cantar, cantar, ring-a-ding)
Agora a primavera está perto de novo
E você pensando sobre as noites mal tão só
Mas você pode facilitar-lhe a um sorriso
Com todas essas pessoas e um homem amoroso
Em Sacramento
Há algo sobre o tempo que todo mundo adora
Eles chamam isso de Primavera indiano de Sacramento
Você está se sentindo solitário, mas você não sabe
Até aquele velho sentimento triste aqui dentro você começa a crescer
Você está em Sacramento, uma cidade maravilhosa, (cantar, cantar, cantar, ding-a-ding)
Mark Roberts
There's something about the weather
That everybody loves
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
And when the sun is up in the sky
The wind is blowin' by the riverside most everyday
You're in Sacramento a wonderful town
Sing sing sing din din din
There's something about the people
That everybody knows
That gives you a tender feelin' of confusion
You're feelin' lonely but you don't know
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing sing sing din din din
Now that spring is here again
And you're thinkin' if only you were not so lonely ooh ooh
But you can ease your restless mind
Ease your restless mind
All the people are a lovin' kind,
In Sacramento
There's something about the weather
That everybody loves
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
You're feelin' lonely, but you don't know
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing sing sing din din din
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Gyula Raj
There's somethin' about the weather that ev'rybody loves
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
And when the sun is up in the sky
The wind is blowin' by the riverside, most ev'ry day
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing, sing
Sing, din, din-din
There's somethin' about the people that ev'rybody knows
That gives you a tender feelin' of confusion
You're feelin' lonely but you don't know
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing, sing
Sing, din, din-din
Now that spring is near again
And you're thinkin' if only you were not so lonely, boo-hoo
But you can ease your restless mind (Ease your restless mind)
'Cause all the people are a lovin' kind in Sacramento
There's somethin' about the weather that ev'rybody loves
They call it the Indian spring of Sacramento
You're feelin' lonely but you don't know
Until this other feelin' here inside you starts to grow
You're in Sacramento, a wonderful town
Sing, sing
Sing, din, din-din
Sacramento, Sacramento
Sacramento, Sacramento
Sacramento, Sacramento
Sacramento, Sacramento
Józef Pierdułka
Są takie piosenki,których nigdy nie zapomni się szczególnie z okresu lat 70 tych.Piękne
Ewa Zielińska
Słowa polskie do tej piosenki były .. ale tak , przebój świetny..🥰
caiocaesar caesar
Porque foi assim perturbadora está música em polonês? Sacramento deve ser a cidade lá na Califórnia.
Life isHard it's harder if you're stupid.JohnWayne
@Ewa Zielińska To tak samo jakby przetlumaczyc z "ichniego na nasze" Middle of the road, >Co Je komu Przeznaczone to na srodku drogi rozkraczone
Ernesto Wyss
Siempre sentí admiración por el grupo. Excelentes temas. Excelente voz. Esta canción, una de mis preferidas. Gracias.
Zygmunt Plotka
ten utwor ma grubo ponad50 lat / nic sie nie zmienilo ,piekny
znikający punkt
Taka wcześniejsza ABBA, dziwny ten głos wokalistki.
JANUSZ KONIECZEK
Fantastyczna kapela,piękna solistka
Virginio Amaral
A boa musica não tem data de validade,e por isso eu não me canso de ouvir esta linda musica de Sacramento.
LUCAS ROJAS
Es correcto