When Stephens received several requests for The New Vaudeville Band to tour he had to put together a group, since the song was recorded by studio musicians hired only for the recording session. He contacted a real group, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, which played similar music at the time. Only Bob Kerr from that group was interested, so he left The Bonzos to help Stephens form a touring version of The New Vaudeville Band. The lead singer of the touring version of the group was Alan Klein, who was billed as 'Tristram—Seventh Earl Of Cricklewood'. The group enjoyed success for two years until the novelty wore off. Kerr then formed his own group, Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band, which continues to perform.
In 1967, The New Vaudeville Band released the Finchley Central LP.
Amy
New Vaudeville Band Lyrics
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I suppose they could be right but just the same
Amy
What a girl
Even if I say so
I could've loved her if only I'd known
Flowing hair
On the seventh page there
She will never age there
Now forever she'll be
Sweet Amy
Guess I got a thing about Amy
Always wanna sing about Amy,
My picture book queen
Girl of my dreams
People always tell me it's a funny name
I suppose they could be right but just the same
Amy
How I wish
I could be there with you
All my love I'd give you
Darling I hope there'd be no one
But Amy
Years ago
Someone must have kissed you
Wonder if he missed you?
Just like I'm doing today
Sweet Amy
Guess I got a thing about Amy
Always wanna sing about Amy,
My picture book queen
The song "Amy" by the New Vaudeville Band is a sweet and sincere ode to a girl named Amy who has captured the singer's heart. Despite people teasing him about her name, the singer is enamored with her and wishes he could be with her. The song has a nostalgic quality to it, with references to a picture book and the idea of Amy never aging, creating a sense of timelessness and enduring love.
The lyrics are simple, yet effective in conveying the singer's feelings for Amy. The repetition of her name throughout the song emphasizes the obsession and infatuation the singer has for her. The use of "Sweet Amy" further emphasizes the sweetness and innocence of the song's subject matter. Additionally, the line "Girl of my dreams" adds a touch of romanticism to the overall sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
People always tell me it's a funny name
People often comment that 'Amy' is an unusual name
I suppose they could be right but just the same
While 'Amy' may be uncommon, it doesn't matter to the singer
Amy
The name of a girl the singer admires
What a girl
The artist is impressed by Amy's qualities and character
Even if I say so
The artist thinks very highly of Amy, even if it sounds biased
I could've loved her if only I'd known
The singer regrets not getting to know Amy better, and thinks there could have been a romantic connection there
Flowing hair
Amy has beautiful, long hair
On the seventh page there
Amy's photo is on the seventh page of the artist's picture book
She will never age there
Amy's photo will never change, even as time passes
Now forever she'll be
Amy's photo will be eternal in the artist's picture book
Sweet Amy
The singer thinks of Amy affectionately
Guess I got a thing about Amy
The artist has developed an infatuation with Amy
Always wanna sing about Amy
The singer feels inspired to express his feelings for Amy in song
My picture book queen
Amy is the most beloved and revered subject in the singer's picture book
Girl of my dreams
Amy is the woman that the singer has been fantasizing about
How I wish
The artist longs to be with Amy
I could be there with you
The artist hopes to have the chance to be in Amy's presence
All my love I'd give you
The singer would shower Amy with his affection and devotion
Darling I hope there'd be no one but Amy
The singer desires to be faithful to Amy and not have anyone else in his heart
Years ago
The artist wonders about Amy's past
Someone must have kissed you
The artist surmises that someone else had already been romantically involved with Amy
Wonder if he missed you?
The artist speculates whether Amy's previous suitor still thinks of her
Just like I'm doing today
The singer is currently fixated on Amy, just as her previous partner might have been
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN CARTER, GEOFFREY STEPHENS
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