The band was formed in 1973 by the amalgamation of two groups, Choise and The Golden Hammers. This led to an eight member band, with the unusual feature of having two vocalists, two drummers, two bassists and two guitarists. Their first single, Hey Rock 'n' Roll (written by the band), was released in April 1974. It reached number two in the UK singles chart. Showaddywaddy then went on to have a further 22 UK hits from this point until late 1982. The first few singles were all written by the band and these generally reached the top-20. However they had most of their biggest hits with pop versions of old '50s US rock 'n' roll songs, catchy tunes backed up by their colourful image, dance routines and numerous television appearances. Some of their best known covers are Three Steps To Heaven, Heartbeat, Under The Moon Of Love, You Got What It Takes, Blue Moon (based on the Marcels' interpretation), and I Wonder Why.
In total they had ten Top Ten singles, a Number One, and spent 209 weeks in the UK singles chart. At the peak of their popularity, this tally included having seven successive Top Five entries. Their biggest selling single was the aforementioned "Under The Moon Of Love", which sold 985,000 copies and gave the group its only UK Number One.
Band members
Current members
Romeo Challenger (born 19 May 1950, St John's, Antigua, West Indies) — drums (1973–present)
Rod Deas (born 13 February 1948, Scarborough) — bass (1973–present)
Ray Hatfield — guitars / vocals / (2017–present)
Rob Hewins — drums / guitars / vocals (2012–present)
Dean Loach — keyboards/ guitar / backing vocals (2012–present)
Andy Pelos — vocals / guitar (2012–present)
Billy Norman — bass guitar/ backing vocals (2018–present)
Former members
Paul Dixon — guitars / vocals / (2008–2017)
Dave Bartram (born 23 March 1952, Leicester) — vocals (1973–2011)
Trevor Oakes (born Trevor Leslie Oakes, 9 September 1946, Leicester) — guitars (1973–2008)
Al James (born Geoffrey Betts, 13 January 1946, Leicester - 16 November 2018) — bass (1973–2008)
Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, 18 December 1945, Leicester – 7 June 2011, Spain) — vocals (1973–1987)
Russ Field (born James Lewis Russell Field, 1 September 1949, Berwick-upon-Tweed) — guitars (1973–1985)
Malcolm "Duke" Allured (born 27 August 1945, Leicester) — drums (1973–1984)
Ray Martinez — guitars (1985–1995)
Danny Willson — guitars (1995–2009)
David Graham — saxophone (2009–2011)
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Showaddywaddy Lyrics
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And let's get together tonight
I got some money in my jeans
And I'm really gonna spend it right
Been a-doin' my homework all week long
now the house is empty the folks are gone
C'mon everybody
Well my baby's number one
And the house'll be shakin'
From my bare feet slapping the floor
When you hear that music you can't sit still
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
C'mon everybody
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
If the folks come home I'm afraid they gonna have my hide
There'll be no more movies for a week or two
No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew
Who cares C'mon everybody
"C'mon Everybody" is a classic rock and roll song that captures the excitement and energy of a night out with friends. The lyrics are simple and straightforward: the singer is ready to let loose, and he wants his friends to join him. He's got some money in his pocket, the house to himself, and a desire to dance the night away. The chorus is a call to action, urging everyone to come together and have a good time.
The first verse sets the scene: the singer has been working hard all week, and now he's ready to party. He's got some cash, and he's not afraid to spend it. The second verse is all about the music: the singer wants to dance with as many people as possible, and he knows that once the music starts, everyone will be up on their feet. The final verse is a nod to the dangers of getting caught partying: the singer knows that if his parents come home early, he'll be in big trouble, but he doesn't care. He just wants to have fun.
Overall, "C'mon Everybody" is a classic rock and roll anthem that captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and the joy of letting loose with your friends. It's a timeless song that has been covered by countless artists over the years, and it continues to be a favorite of rock fans everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Well c'mon everybody
Let's all come together.
And let's get together tonight
Let's have a good time tonight.
I got some money in my jeans
I have some money with me.
And I'm really gonna spend it right
I'm going to spend it in the best way possible.
Been a-doin' my homework all week long
I've been studying all week long.
now the house is empty the folks are gone
Now that my parents are out of town, the house is empty.
C'mon everybody
Let's all come together.
Well my baby's number one
My significant other is my top priority.
But I'm gonna dance with three or four
I'm going to dance with a few more people.
And the house'll be shakin'
The house will be shaking from the dancing.
From my bare feet slapping the floor
From the sound of my feet hitting the floor.
When you hear that music you can't sit still
The music is so good that you can't help but dance.
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
If your brother won't dance, then your sister will.
C'mon everybody
Let's all come together.
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
We're going to have a great party, but we need to be careful in case we get caught.
If the folks come home I'm afraid they gonna have my hide
If my parents come home, they are going to be very angry with me.
There'll be no more movies for a week or two
I won't be able to go to the movies for a little while.
No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew
I won't be able to hang out with my usual friends.
Who cares C'mon everybody
But who cares, let's all come together and have a good time anyway.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY CAPEHART, EDDIE COCHRAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is the first album I ever owned. Got it for my 7th birthday. Hearing it again after all these years is strange. I loved it then and I love it now!
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Mark James Meli
The great 1970s Rock and Roll revival hits to the heart here. Is this group British? It seems funny that Bell USA would have passed on it. It's hard to believe that ANY US label would have passed on them. The show "Happy Days" was a weekly tribute to 50s rock and roll...are you kidding me. The vocal layering sounds very Carl Wayne / Jeff Lynne / ELO-ish. Also, there's enough 60s influence on here to make such enthusiasts gush. The album is done well by guys who did their homework, and made it fun. More fun than Tom Petty and some new wave bands would attempt a year or so later. THANKS for this.
susan hooper
yep they are british,try looking for another british band "darts" i think they are called darts uk in the u.s.