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).
Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
Middle Of The Road Lyrics
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Some years ago?
Up in the mountains that were white with snow
Inside a cavern
Mcdougal he was plannin'
There's gonna be a showdown with somebody he knows.
Well he's been there
Something will happen very soon I know
I hear him playin' his bagpipes every mornin'
I think that it's a warmin'
He's gathering the clan.
Soon you'll hear the sound of people shouting
You will see the claymores in their hands
If you knew the reason for their fighting
You would never understand.
Oh, tweedle dee
Oh tweedle dum.
The tune Mcdougal always used to hum
While he was fightin' his rival clan McGregor
Dishonour he would never
The tartan of his clan.
Do you recall
Some years ago?
Up in the mountains that were white with snow
Inside a cavern
Mcdougal he was plannin'
There's gonna be a showdown with somebody he knows.
Soon you'll hear the sound of people shouting
You will see the claymores in their hands
If you knew the reason for their fighting
You would never understand.
Oh
Tweedle dee
Oh tweedle dum.
The tune Mcdougal always used to hum
While he was fightin' his rival clan McGregor
Dishonour he would never
The tartan of his clan
The lyrics to Middle Of The Road's song Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum tell the story of a man named McDougal who is planning a showdown with someone from a rival clan in a cavern up in the snowy mountains. The lyrics suggest that McDougal has been in the cavern for at least a year and is gathering his clan in preparation for the fight. The chorus repeats the names of the two rival clans, emphasizing the conflict that is about to occur.
The lyrics paint a picture of a violent confrontation that is steeped in tradition and history. The references to bagpipes, claymores, and tartans all suggest a Scottish setting and a deep connection to Scottish culture. The lyrics also suggest that there is some kind of code of honor that McDougal and his clan adhere to, as dishonor is something he would never allow.
The lyrics to Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum are rich with imagery and symbolism that suggest a sense of pride and tradition. The song captures the intensity of a clan-based conflict and the deep-seated emotions that can arise from such conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you recall
Do you remember
Some years ago?
From some years back?
Up in the mountains that were white with snow
In the snow-covered mountains
Inside a cavern
In a cave
Mcdougal he was plannin'
Mcdougal was making a plan
There's gonna be a showdown with somebody he knows.
He will have a fight with someone he knows.
Well he's been there
He's been staying there
A year or so
For about a year
Something will happen very soon I know
I'm sure something will happen soon
I hear him playin' his bagpipes every mornin'
I hear him playing his bagpipes in the morning
I think that it's a warmin'
I think it's a call to gather his clan
He's gathering the clan.
He's assembling his clan.
Soon you'll hear the sound of people shouting
You'll hear people shouting soon
You will see the claymores in their hands
You'll see them carry swords
If you knew the reason for their fighting
If you knew why they're fighting
You would never understand.
You wouldn't be able to comprehend
Oh, tweedle dee
Oh, the two clans
Oh tweedle dum.
Oh, the two rival clans
The tune Mcdougal always used to hum
The melody that Mcdougal always sang
While he was fightin' his rival clan McGregor
While he was in a battle with the clan McGregor
Dishonour he would never
He was always honorable
The tartan of his clan.
He respected the tartan of his clan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIOSAFATTE CAPUANO, HAROLD STOTT, MARIO CAPUANO
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@user-hc5me6zt4u
Слушали в 78-79 в Семипалатинске. Клаааас. Подростки, первая влюблённость...
@rudigerritterfeld5493
Sally Carr, diese Stimme erkennt man unter Millionen! 😃
@dominickelly6259
The best legs( I mean band) to come out of Scotland.
@user-xs8jp1bk9c
Diese Dame war mein Vorbild im Kleidungsstil,❤und die Musik der Hammer noch heute für mich❤
@TVarheolog
În anii 80, mulțumită părinților mei care au avut inspirația să cumpere o casetă audio cu cele mai bune melodii, am trecut mai ușor peste lipsa programului de televiziune, ascultând această casetă de sute de ori. Toate gândurile bune din România pentru această formație și pentru cei ce o îndrăgesc și acum!
@giancarlopegoraro4024
When I see these videos I always fall in love with her❤
@jwalker216
Omgosh. The blonde is HOT! But, just as important, what a cute voice and a cute song.
@lexus1905
Благословенные 70е,девчёнки все натуральные,прекрасная музыка,счастливая юность!
@khayyakkuan5836
Wow!! It’s like finding a lost treasure after 50 years losing it!!
@myallotment1714
Sally is wow wow