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)
I'm Walking
Showaddywaddy Lyrics
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I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me, yeah
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me.
Whatcha gonna do when the well runs dry
You gonna run away and hide
For you, pretty baby, I'd even die.
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin' about you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me.
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin' about you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me, uh uh
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waiting for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me.
Whatcha gonna do when the well runs dry
You gonna sit right down and cry
Whatcha gonna do when I say bye bye
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin' about you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me.
"I'm Walking" is a classic doo-wop style song that appears to be about a person who is hoping to be reunited with their lost love. The song is sung from the point of view of the person who is waiting for their loved one to come back to them. The verses describe the singer's loneliness and longing for their loved one, while the chorus repeats the refrain of "I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me."
The lyrics also include a reference to a "well running dry," which is likely meant to symbolize the relationship between the two people. The singer asks their loved one what they will do when the well runs dry, suggesting that they will remain by their side even in difficult times. The song also includes a sentimental line about how the singer would be willing to die for their loved one.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person who is deeply in love and holding out hope that their lost love will return to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin' about you and me
I am wandering around aimlessly and sharing my thoughts about our relationship
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me, yeah
I am wishing and longing for your return
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I am feeling isolated and in need of your companionship
Whatcha gonna do when the well runs dry
When our relationship suffers, what actions will you take?
You gonna run away and hide
Will you leave me and avoid confronting our problems?
I'm gonna be right by your side
I will support you through any difficulties
For you, pretty baby, I'd even die
I care for you so deeply that I would make the ultimate sacrifice
Whatcha gonna do when I say bye bye
When I leave, how will you react?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
You will simply wipe away your tears and move on
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me, uh uh
I still hold onto the hope that you will return
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin' about you and me
I am still wandering and reflecting on our relationship
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
My desire for your return remains strong
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.