In 1991 they released their debut, "I'm Too Sexy", which was released by the Gut Reaction firm on a specially created record label called Tug. The song, a tongue in cheek dance song sung from the point of view of a vain male fashion model, became a huge hit in Britain, spending six weeks at number two behind Bryan Adams' blockbuster (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. The song also went to number one on the charts in the United States and went on to become a hit around the world. The song's instrumental break is based on the chorus of the 1974 instrumental hit Dance With The Devil by Cozy Powell. In 2007, a remix of this song came from the Tastemakers!
Their second single, "Don't Talk Just Kiss", which featured soul diva Jocelyn Brown, was released for the Christmas market and made number three in the UK charts. In 1992 they released their third single, "Deeply Dippy". Although it was their lowest-selling single to date, it was also up against weaker opposition and therefore became their first, and to date only, UK number one single. The success of the singles resulted in their debut album Up. In 1993 they released their second album, Sex and Travel. Their third album was called Smashing.
After failing to attract substantial interest in the UK, Right Said Fred went to Germany in order to work with Alex Christensen U96 and released a single called "You're My Mate" and an album titled "Fredhead" in 2002, which both became successful in Germany at number five on German Top 100 and gold status), Switzerland and Austria. "You're My Mate" was also used as the official anthem of the South African National Rugby team in 2002, and remained in the German Top 100 for 23 weeks, while the album "Fredhead" reached number two. "You're My Mate" achieved gold status in South Africa and reached the Top 20 in the UK.
Rob Manzolini disappeared from the band prior to their latest album release, For Sale.
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Don't Talk
Right Said Fred Lyrics
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Let me loose on you inch by inch
The one and only reason is fun fun fun
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
Oh, let's fool around
Ooh yeah, there's people, there's love
Now you and I, we both apply to the above
The one and only reason is fun, fun, fun
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
And let your tongue fool around
Oh, let's fool around
Uh, were wasting precious time
Don't talk kiss baby, and make it mine
The one and only reason is fun, fun, fun
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
And let your tongue fool around
Oh, let's fool around (fool around, fool around, fool around)
Surrender me a kiss
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
And let your tongue fool around
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
And let your tongue fool around
Oh, let's fool around
The lyrics to Right Said Fred's song "Don't Talk Just Kiss" have a clear and direct message: the moment is made for fun, without needing any explanations or discussions. The singer asks for a kiss and to be let loose on the other person inch by inch without any chit-chat. The lyrics are straightforward and suggest a strong desire for physical affection, and the repetition of the phrase "fun, fun, fun" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the only reason for being together is to enjoy the moment.
The second verse of the song touches on the idea that "there's people, there's love" and both the singer and the person they're addressing are part of those two groups. The emphasis is still on having a good time, but it's also hinted that there may be feelings involved. The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, and the final line "surrender me a kiss" gives a perfect ending to the song.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and playful pop song with simple lyrics that convey a clear message: forget the talking and just enjoy the moment with a kiss.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yeah surrender me a kiss
Give me a passionate kiss
Let me loose on you inch by inch
Let's engage in intimate physical activity
The one and only reason is fun fun fun
We're doing this for entertainment purposes only
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
Our adventure is just starting
So don't talk just kiss
Let's refrain from talking and focus on kissing
We're beyond words and sound
We've reached a level of passion beyond explanation
And let your tongue fool around
Use your tongue to explore
Ooh yeah, there's people, there's love
We're not alone in this endeavor and it's fueled by love
Now you and I, we both apply to the above
We're both part of this experience
Uh, were wasting precious time
Let's not waste any more time and get to the kissing
Don't talk kiss baby, and make it mine
Kiss me and show that you're mine
Oh, let's fool around (fool around, fool around, fool around)
Let's engage in playful, intimate activity
Surrender me a kiss
Give me a passionate kiss
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Fred Fairbrass, Richard Fairbrass, Rob Manzoli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ooh yeah surrender me a kiss
Let me loose on you inch by inch
The one and only reason is fun fun fun
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
And let your tongue fool around
Oh, let's fool around
Ooh yeah, there's people, there's love
Now you and I, we both apply to the above
The one and only reason is fun, fun, fun
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond words and sound
Don't talk just kiss
And let your tongue fool around
Oh, let's fool around
Uh, were wasting precious time
Don't talk kiss baby, and make it mine
The one and only reason is fun, fun, fun
I said, "Well baby, we've only just begun"
So don't talk just kiss
We're beyond…
@omarvgarcia
The world needs 90s vibe at the moment like this
@ajs41
True. People are too censorious and puritanical these days.
@sed7614
Totally true! I agree with you. Greetings from Germany. :)
@thegame2079
I think we need a 1930s German vibe at a time like this
@user-og3bn7pm4g
@@ajs41 You might want to check these guy's politics these days... a lot less tolerant.
@andrewsmith754
It's almost scary to think it's been almost 30 years. Time passes by so quickly.
@alanguzman6279
Its true,,so quickly,my daughter has 29 years old
@RobertSmith-xl2lc
Yes. So many people have died during that time . . . Life is too short for lockdowns or any other form of submission to the state.
@chopsuey69
I feel ya !
@DiscoDiva747
I loved this when it came out originally. Used to play back the video on repeat , like I'm doing now in 2023. So there you go no change there then, except I'm 30 years older...