In the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an unknown teenage b… Read Full Bio ↴In the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an unknown teenage band who recorded a demo tape and mailed it in to a BBC programme with the hope of being picked to appear on TV. While awaiting a reply from the BBC, the band's 17 year old singer Shane Fenton (born Johnny Theakstone) died as a result of the rheumatic fever he had suffered in childhood. The rest of the band decided to break up, but then unexpectedly received a letter from the BBC inviting them to come to London to audition in person for the programme. Theakstone's mother asked the band to stay together, and to keep its name, in honour of her son's memory. Bernard William Jewry, who was a roadie with the group at the time, was asked to become the new Shane Fenton. The combo had a handful of hits in the UK Singles Chart,[1] basing their sound on that of The Shadows. Jewry later also appeared in Billy Fury's movie, Play It Cool.

Jewry disappeared from the spotlight for a decade after the break-up of The Fentones, working in music management and performing at small venues with his wife Iris Caldwell, the sister of Rory Storm. During the early 1970s, however, Jewry acquired a new persona, Alvin Stardust, as he successfully cashed in on the glam rock bandwagon. His name was given to him by Michael Levy (later Lord Levy) who owned his record label. Magnet Records. His debut hit was "My Coo-Ca-Choo" in 1973. Stardust had other chart successes with the hits - "Jealous Mind" (UK No. 1), "You, You, You", "Red Dress" and "Good Love Can Never Die". In total, he amassed seven Top Ten entries, in a chart span lasting almost 25 years.[2]

It's All Over Now
Shane Fenton & The Fentones Lyrics

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Tried to treat you sweet
Always tend to end nice
But you keep letting the folks outside you
To give you all that good advice

You see I just wanted to love you
But your head′s made of wood
I can see I'm gonna have to lead you, daddy

′Cause you just ain't no good

And I'm telling you I used to love you
But it′s all over, all over now
You know it′s all over town you threw me down
But you shouldn't let that count, a story don′t fly around

Now you had your chance
And now it's all over, I′ll get along somehow
There were things that you did I used to forgive
But you'll never change it as long as you live

And I′m telling you I used to love you
But it's all over, all over now

Tried to treat you sweet
Always tend to end nice
But you keep letting the folks outside you
To give you all that good advice

You see I just wanted to love you
But your head's made of wood
I can see I′m gonna have to lead you, daddy
′Cause you just ain't no good

And I′m telling you I used to love you
But it's all over, all over now
You know it′s all over town you threw me down
But you shouldn't let that count a story don′t fly around

Now you had your chance
And now it's all over, I'll get along somehow
There were things that you did I used to forgive
But you′ll never change it as long as you live

And I′m telling you I used to love you
But it's all over, all over

Shove it up, baby, and I′m telling you flat
It's all over ... and that′s that!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shane Fenton & The Fentones's "It's All Over Now" are a reflection of a relationship that has come to an end. The song is essentially a break-up song, with the singer expressing his frustration and disappointment about the failed relationship. In the first verse, the singer explains that he had always tried to be sweet to his partner, but she had relied on outside advice from others, and this has caused the relationship to end. He also talks about how he tried to love her, but her stubbornness and unwillingness to change made it impossible for them to continue the relationship.

In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "it's all over now," emphasizing the finality of the situation. He talks about how the news of the break-up has spread around town, but he encourages his ex-partner not to let this affect her. He also admits that there were things she did that he used to forgive, but he realizes that she will never change, which is why he has decided to move on.

The second verse is a repetition of the first, and in the final verse, the singer reinforces the idea that the relationship is over and that he will get along without her. He also tells her to "shove it up" before declaring that it's all over and there's nothing left to discuss. Overall, the lyrics are a poignant expression of the end of a relationship, with the singer finally accepting that it's time to move on.

It's All Over NowShane Fenton & The Fentones Lyrics

It's All Over Now
Shane Fenton & The Fentones Lyrics