Showaddywaddy was a popular 1970s pop group from Leicester, UK. They specia… Read Full Bio ↴Showaddywaddy was a popular 1970s pop group from Leicester, UK. They specialised in cover versions of U.S. pop songs from the 1950s and dressed as Teddy Boys. They sound similar to the American act Sha Na Na.

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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Every night I sit here by my window
Staring at that lonely avenue
Watching lovers holding hands and laughing
And thinking about the things we used to do

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
(Things) like a kiss in the dark
(Things) like a sail-boat ride

(Yeah yeah) what about the night we cried
(Things) like a lovers vow
(Things) that we don't do now
Thinking about the things we used to do

Memories are all I have to cling to
And the heartaches are the friends I'm talking to
When I'm not thinking of a-just how much I love you
I'm thinking about the things we used to do

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
(Things) like a kiss in the dark
(Things) like a sail-boat ride
(Yeah yeah) what about the night we cried
(Things) like a lovers vow
(Things) that we don't do now
Thinking about the things we used to do

I still can hear that jukebox softly playing
And the face I see each day belongs to you
Well there's not a single sound, I guess nobody else around
It's just me a-thinking about the things we used to do

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
(Things) like a kiss in the dark
(Things) like a sail-boat ride
(Yeah yeah) what about the night we cried
(Things) like a lovers vow
(Things) that we don't do now
Thinking about the things we used to do
And the heartaches are the friends I'm talking to

You've got me thinking about the things we used to do
Staring down that lonely avenue.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Showaddywaddy's song "Things" depict a person sitting alone and watching couples walking down the street, holding hands and laughing. The singer of the song is lost in the memories of all the beautiful things he used to do with his significant other, which are vividly replaying in his mind. He vividly remembers the small moments like walking in the park, kissing in the dark, and sailing with his lover. However, his memories are bittersweet, and he also remembers the heartaches and the loneliness that he's feeling now. The song depicts the contrast of the beauty of love with the sadness of lost love.

One of the most striking aspects of the song is the melody. Showaddywaddy's "Things" has a catchy and upbeat tune that's in contrast to the melancholic lyrics. The song became a hit in the ‘70s and is still popular among audiences worldwide. Notably, the song has been covered by several artists, including Barbara Streisand, Tom Jones, and Engelbert Humperdinck.

Additionally, the lyrics of "Things" resonate with many people. The song describes the pain of lost love, which is a universal experience. People can relate to the beautiful memories that the singer of the song remembers and the sadness of losing someone close.

Another interesting fact about the song is that it’s a cover of a song by a British pop group named The Five Discs. The original song was released in the early ‘60s, and the lyrics were altered for Showaddywaddy's version in the ‘70s.

Overall, "Things" is a song that encapsulates the beautiful and heartbreaking aspects of love. It's a song that has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Chords:

G Em
Every night I sit here by my window
C G
Staring at the lonely avenue
G Em
Watching lovers holding hands and laughing
C G
And thinking about the things we used to do

(The same chords repeat throughout the song).

Line by Line Meaning

Every night I sit here by my window
I spend every night sitting at my window

Staring at that lonely avenue
Looking out of the window and observing the deserted street

Watching lovers holding hands and laughing
Observing couples passing by, holding hands and being happy

And thinking about the things we used to do
Reflecting on all the things we used to do

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
Recalling the pleasant memories of taking a leisurely walk in the park

(Things) like a kiss in the dark
Thinking about the passionate moments of kissing in the dark

(Things) like a sail-boat ride
Remembering the fun-filled experience of riding a sail-boat

(Yeah yeah) what about the night we cried
Remembering the sad times when we cried together

(Things) like a lovers vow
Recalling the promises made in our relationship

(Things) that we don't do now
Realizing that we no longer do those things

Thinking about the things we used to do
Continuing to reflect on the enjoyable times in our past

Memories are all I have to cling to
The only thing left to hold onto are the memories

And the heartaches are the friends I'm talking to
Dealing with the pain of the breakup by talking to the memories

When I'm not thinking of a-just how much I love you
Only briefly not thinking about how much I love you

I'm thinking about the things we used to do
Going right back to thinking about happy memories

I still can hear that jukebox softly playing
Can still hear the music that we used to listen to

And the face I see each day belongs to you
Every day I still see your face

Well there's not a single sound, I guess nobody else around
Not hearing anything except my own thoughts

It's just me a-thinking about the things we used to do
Constantly thinking about our shared past

And the heartaches are the friends I'm talking to
In the absence of your company, the memories of our times together are my solace

You've got me thinking about the things we used to do
Reminded of the past because of love for you

Staring down that lonely avenue.
Continuing to look out of the window at the empty street

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Andy Grey

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Incredible voice this man had never a day goes by when I don’t listen to to his music he had everything the looks the voice and wonderful stage presence so sadly missed