Their original act was called Lennie Peters and Melody until their management International Artists suggested the name: Peters and Lee. Their first performance was with Rolf Harris on 30 April 1970 at a concert in Bournemouth.
Early success
They entered the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks, which they won for a then record of seven times with such songs as "All Change Places", "I'm Confessin'", "Let It Be Me" and "All I Ever Need is You". Following their TV success, a record contract was soon signed with Philips Records. They were produced by Philips' A&R man Johnny Franz and their management company was International Artists, run by showbiz professionals Phyllis Rounce and Laurie Mansfield. Franz found the song which suited them well and their recording quickly led to a number one hit, "Welcome Home" - which sold over 800,000 copies in Britain. A successful first album, "We Can Make It", followed which also reached the number one position, selling over 250,000 copies. Further single hits followed with "Don't Stay Away Too Long" and "Hey Mr Music Man".
TV appearances
The duo was top of the bill at the Royal Variety Performance in 1973.[1] They were also resident guest stars on The Des O'Connor Show,[2] had slots on Golden Shot, Mike and Bernie Winters' Show, Presenting Nana Mouskouri, Seaside Special and David Nixon's show.
Peters and Lee had a popular TV series of their own Meet Peters & Lee,[3] including several Christmas specials made by ATV. "The Peters and Lee Story" was one Christmas special made for 27 December 1975 which starred Mike and Bernie Winters, Cleo Laine and Aiden J Harvey who won New Faces in 1974. Their success made them household names and frequent appearances on Top of the Pops also kept their record sales steady.
Their last TV appearance before their split was London Night Out in November 1980, in which they performed four songs from their farewell album.
Solo and reunion
Lee went on to perform mainly in theatre and acting roles, whilst Peters pursued a solo singing career. He recorded his only solo album Unforgettable in 1981 and released three singles, "Record of My Love" in 1981, "Why Me" for Christmas 1982 and "Key Largo" in 1985. Peters also appeared on a few small TV slots and appeared briefly as a crime boss in the 1984 film The Hit, but without a huge success. Despite their fame, neither Peters nor Lee could repeat the success they enjoyed whilst together.
The pair reunited in 1986 with a new single, "Familiar Feelings", to perform on the nostalgia circuit. They also made some TV appearances, performing their new single. The duo went on to record two new albums, one in 1989 and the last in 1992 for their 21st anniversary, before Peters' death from bone cancer in 1992 at age 60. Their final TV appearance was Pebble Mill in February 1992 with a short interview and a performance of the hit "Hey Mister Music Man". Sporting a broken arm, Peters' illness was apparent. Lee went on to marry Rick Price of Wizzard and recorded a solo album Chemistry in 1994. She continues to tour with Price as a duo, performing hits and new material.[4]
Those Were The Days
Peters & Lee Lyrics
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唱︰李國祥 / 韋綺姍 / 陳德彰 / 李麗蕊 / 杜雯惠 / 鄧惠欣
曲︰Gene Raskin
詞︰Gene Raskin
(呢邊嗰啲朋友呢
咁細聲嘅 嗰邊勁啲喎
(呢邊用揮手代表)
(畀啲熱烈嘅掌聲
歡迎吓我哋
鼓勵吓我哋好嗎
多謝 多謝)
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dream of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we'd choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La
Then the busy years gone rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say...
(Come On Everybody)
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we'd choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La
(Sara)
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seems the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was this lonely woman really me?
(Come On Everybody)
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we'd choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same....
(Are you ready everybody)
(ready ready 準備好未)
(Ok one two three)
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we'd choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La
(Thank You)
(Thank You)
(多謝)
(多謝)
(正唔正呀)
(Woh)
(開唔開心呀今日)
(喺呢度呢
我哋要先
介紹吓自己先㗎)
(係)
(喺呢度 我喺呢度
多謝咁多位朋友
我係李麗蕊)
(Woh)
(大家好呀
我係陳德彰 你好)
(Hello 大家好
我係杜雯惠
Thank You)
(大家好
我係李國祥 多謝)
(大家好 我係鄧惠欣)
(好嘢 大家好
我係韋綺珊 Thank You)
(今晚呢咩歌都有㗎
有英文歌啦中文歌啦
自己啲歌啦)
(係呀)
(重有咩歌呀)
(好多好歌)
(快歌慢歌都有啦)
(好聽嘅都有㗎啦)
(總之能夠勾起大家
年少回憶嘅話
即是話大家呢
其實嚟到聽嘅朋友
大家都唔細㗎)
(唔⋯係呀)
(睇到啦已經 你睇)
(各位哥哥姐姐
你哋好呀)
(咁多位Auntie
Uncle你哋好呀
(哈哈哈)
(Uncle你好吓)
(不如我哋)
(事不宜遲)
(係囉 即刻嚟)
(即刻嚟啦)
(畀一連串嘅
英文歌Medley
畀大家聽好嗎)
(現場嘅一齊唱
好唔好先)
The lyrics of Peters & Lee's song "Those Were the Days" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time. The song begins by describing a tavern where the characters used to gather and enjoy each other's company. They reminisce about laughing and dreaming together, envisioning a future filled with promise and excitement.
The chorus, "Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end," reflects the belief that the happiness and carefree nature of their youth would last forever. They believed they could sing, dance, fight, and achieve anything they desired without fear of failure. The repetition of the word "La" adds a sense of joy and exuberance, emphasizing the spirit of their youth.
However, as time passes, the characters recognize the passage of the years and the loss of their youthful optimism. They admit that their expectations may have been unrealistic and that they have become wiser but not necessarily happier. The reflection in the glass symbolizes the realization of how much has changed and how the passage of time has altered their perceptions of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time there was a tavern
In the past, there existed a place where people gathered
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Where we used to celebrate and enjoy ourselves
Remember how we laughed away the hours
Recall the moments when we laughed and passed the time
And dream of all the great things we would do
And had aspirations for all the great things we would achieve
Those were the days my friend
Those times were truly wonderful, my friend
We thought they'd never end
We believed those times would last forever
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We would sing and dance endlessly
We'd live the life we'd choose
We had the freedom to live according to our desires
We'd fight and never lose
We possessed a determination to overcome any obstacles
For we were young and sure to have our way
Because we were young and confident of achieving our goals
Then the busy years gone rushing by us
Then the years passed by quickly and busily
We lost our starry notions on the way
Our idealistic dreams faded as we faced reality
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
If by coincidence, I saw you in that place we used to gather
We'd smile at one another and we'd say...
We would exchange smiles and reminisce...
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Just earlier tonight, I stood in front of the place we used to go
Nothing seems the way it used to be
Everything feels different compared to the past
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
I saw a unfamiliar reflection in the mirror
Was this lonely woman really me?
Was that lonely woman in the reflection truly me?
Through the door there came familiar laughter
From the entrance, I heard laughter that sounded familiar
I saw your face and heard you call my name
I recognized your face and heard you calling my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
Oh my friend, we have aged but gained no additional wisdom
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same....
Because deep in our hearts, our dreams remain unchanged
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE RASKIN, CHRISTOPHER BIRCH, ORVILLE BURRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sandrakenney567
Wow that brings back memories. Great song .I've always loved it.👍👋🦋👏🌈💖
@jamesframe4194
when I die I want this played at my funeral with a pic of my grandad on my coffin
@catrindavies3469
I've become obsessed with this song after watching Benidorm....
@teeganmorris3268
Yess I may of cried at that episode just when Liam came out
@catrindavies3469
@@teeganmorris3268 lol I may have cried when Leslie saw him
@1313redtiger
We rewatching Benidorm and looked for this song cus of it lol
@TONYCOV881
@@catrindavies3469 Me too Mate, Benidorm brought me here.
@darrellsturmey2683
Absolute classic of the good ol days. Thank you so much for bringing back the memories.
@nigelbiglari4552
Fantastic amazing
Brings back lots of memories & emotions. It is like good old happy days.
❤💙💚🧡💜💛🌹🌷⚘👍👌
@matrich1983
Such a beautiful song! Cant help but give a bit of your heart to peters, blinded in one eye then the other 11 years later, his daughter was murdered in 2005 😢 she went home to him ❤