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) β drums (1973βpresent)
Rod Deas (born 13 February 1948, Scarborough) β bass (1973βpresent)
Ray Hatfield β guitars / vocals / (2017βpresent)
Rob Hewins β drums / guitars / vocals (2012βpresent)
Dean Loach β keyboards/ guitar / backing vocals (2012βpresent)
Andy Pelos β vocals / guitar (2012βpresent)
Billy Norman β bass guitar/ backing vocals (2018βpresent)
Former members
Paul Dixon β guitars / vocals / (2008β2017)
Dave Bartram (born 23 March 1952, Leicester) β vocals (1973β2011)
Trevor Oakes (born Trevor Leslie Oakes, 9 September 1946, Leicester) β guitars (1973β2008)
Al James (born Geoffrey Betts, 13 January 1946, Leicester - 16 November 2018) β bass (1973β2008)
Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, 18 December 1945, Leicester β 7 June 2011, Spain) β vocals (1973β1987)
Russ Field (born James Lewis Russell Field, 1 September 1949, Berwick-upon-Tweed) β guitars (1973β1985)
Malcolm "Duke" Allured (born 27 August 1945, Leicester) β drums (1973β1984)
Ray Martinez β guitars (1985β1995)
Danny Willson β guitars (1995β2009)
David Graham β saxophone (2009β2011)
I Wonder Why
Showaddywaddy Lyrics
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"I Wonder Why" by Showaddywaddy is a soulful song about the complexity of love. The singer expresses confusion about why they are in love with their partner, but they don't question the strength of their emotions or their desire to share their love. The lyrics convey uncertainty about the relationship's future, suggesting that others have expressed doubt about their chances of lasting together. Despite this, the singer remains confident in their love for their partner, believing that they are always faithful even when they are apart.
The song's lyrics highlight the struggles of understanding and expressing one's emotions. Love is a powerful emotion that is difficult to explain or rationalize. The singer knows they love their partner unconditionally, but they struggle to articulate why. They do not know why they love their partner but are content with wanting to share their love. The song touches on the universal experience of loving someone without reason or logic, as well as the accompanying uncertainties and insecurities that come with any relationship. Nevertheless, the song remains uplifting with its upbeat and catchy melody, emphasizing that love can be as simple as wanting to share it with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
now why I love you like I do.
Trying to figure out the reason behind the strong feelings for you.
Know why I do.
Found the answer to loving you, but uncertain about its validity.
Don't know why I love you,
Admitting that there's no clear explanation for why the love exists.
Don't know why I care,
Also confused about why they feel such care for the other person.
I just want your love to share.
Desiring to share love and emotions with the other person.
I wonder why I love you like I do,
Continuing to question the inexplicable nature of love for the other person.
Is it because I think you love me to,
Wondering if the reason for love is due to the other person reciprocating those feelings.
I wonder why I love you like I do,
Repeating the same question as the mystery of love remains unsolved.
Like I do.
Expressing the intensity and depth of love for the other person.
I told my friends that we would never part,
Assured others that the relationship would last forever.
They often said that you would break my heart,
Others expressed doubts about the other person's intentions and potential to cause hurt.
I wonder why they think that we will part,
Questioning why others doubt the strength and longevity of the relationship.
We will part.
Acknowledging the possibility of the relationship coming to an end despite reassurances given to others.
When your with me I'm sure your always true,
Feeling confident in the other person's loyalty and faithfulness when together.
When I'm away I wonder what you do,
Insecurity and doubt arise when not in each other's presence, leading to questioning of the other person's actions.
I wonder why, I'm sure your always true,
Repeating the question of why there's a stark difference in feelings and thoughts when together versus apart.
Always true.
Despite doubts, maintaining the belief in the other person's honesty and faithfulness.
I wonder why I love you like I do,
Once again, circling back to the central question of why love exists for the other person.
Is it because I think you love me too,
Further questioning if the love stems from a mutual connection or if it's one-sided.
I wonder why I love you like I do,
Reiterating the confusion and questioning surrounding the intense emotions felt for the other person.
Like I do.
A final expression of the unexplainable depth of love felt for the other person.
Know why I love you like I do.
Despite questions and doubts, ultimately knowing that love exists and accepting it as it is.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN LEE HOOKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flashtheoriginal
The superb Buddy Gask. Real rocker. RIP
@henrysonnemann2597
Thanks to showaddywaddy I started loving 1950's Rock&Roll,DooWop and Rockabilly.
@paulcoleman6823
Dave Bartram ,what a singer.
@fathermcgree3486
Eine der besten Popgruppen ever! Sound, Rhythmus, Melodie, Stimmen - alles hat perfekt gepasst β₯
Und heute so? Synthesizer und komisch klingende Raps π
DANKE fΓΌr's Teilen! DAS ist wenigstens noch anstΓ€ndige Musik π
@johnmoore562
So underrated fantastic vocals and harmony ,if these cover songs had been there own ,they would of smashed the originals and been number 1 every time
@williamsm992
Buddy was definitely the star
@triciabuchan8110
He was my favourite
@katryna192
Definitely he gave me a cig I was 18 yrs old,sadly it got lost in time
@johngrady9045
Brilliant cover
@neiljohnson273
WOT A TUNE,, SANG BRILLIANTLY BY A GREAT GROUP... THANX