The group was originally founded in Munich by producers and songwriters Sylvester Levay and Michael Kunze. "Silver" is actually Sylvester Levay's nickname. Using female session vocalists for their first recordings, they scored a hit single in the United Kingdom in 1974 with the song "Save Me", and realised they would need to find a public face for what was at the time only a studio group.
They recruited vocalists Linda Thompson (real name Linda Übelherr, who would be billed on her solo records as Linda G. Thompson), Penny McLean (real name Gertrude Wirschinger) and Ramona Wulf (real name Ramona Kraft). As "Silver Convention" they scored two major U.S. hit singles. "Fly, Robin, Fly" whose complete lyrics consisted of only six words, spent three weeks at number 1 in 1975, and won the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance. Their follow-up hit "Get Up and Boogie" spent three weeks at number 2 in 1976. Michael Kunze actually wrote the lyrics on the two first albums under the pseudonym Stephan Prager. During this time the three singers released their own solo work. McLean and Thompson achieved hit singles with "Lady Bump" and "Ooh What a Night" respectively. Wulf's solo effort was only a moderate success.
Silver Convention represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977 with a song entitled "Telegram", finishing 8th, just after Dream Express. The entry had only English lyrics, but was allowed to enter in spite of the language rule being reintroduced this year, because the song was chosen to represent Germany before the reintroduction was announced.
With a new producer (John Davis) and a revised line-up of singers (Suzie McClosky aka Zenda Jacks, Rhonda Heath and Ramona Wulf) Silver Convention hit it big in the clubs in 1978 with the LP "Love in a Sleeper". The 12" single release from the LP was "Spend the Night With Me" backed with "Mission to Venus".
The further singles released by the trio attempted to duplicate the sound that had made them briefly successful, but the singles "Tiger Baby" and "No No Joe" were only minor hits.
Levay also worked with Giorgio Moroder, and Kunze went on to work with Jim Steinman. The solo careers of the three singers faded quickly and they left the music business.
Everybody's Talking
Silver Convention Lyrics
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You know, everybody's talking about love these days
It's just an everyday word
Turn on the radio and you hear it
Buy a magazine and you read it
Why isn't then so hard to find love in real life?
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to give it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to hear it
Isn't it strange?
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to read it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
How come I have never seen it?
Isn't it strange?
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to give it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to hear it
Isn't it strange?
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to read it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
How come I have never seen it?
Isn't it strange?
Isn't it strange?
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to hear it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to give it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to mean it
Everybody's talking 'bout love
But nobody seems to hear it
The lyrics of Silver Convention's song "Everybody's Talking" reflect on the pervasive discussion and portrayal of love in popular culture, particularly in music, radio, and magazines. The spoken intro sets the stage by questioning why love, a seemingly ubiquitous topic, is often elusive in real life despite being constantly talked about and sung about. The repetition of the word "love" in the following verses emphasizes the oversaturation and superficiality of the conversations surrounding love in society.
The chorus of the song highlights the paradoxical nature of how love is talked about but not truly given or heard. There is a sense of disconnect between the romanticized ideals of love that are commonly discussed and the actual experience of love in reality. The singer expresses confusion and disbelief at the prevalence of discussions about love without the corresponding genuine actions or understanding of its true meaning.
The repeated questioning of why love is talked about but not practiced or understood underscores the central theme of the song. The lyrics suggest a deep sense of skepticism and disillusionment with the way love is portrayed and perceived in society. Despite the constant chatter about love, the singer laments the absence of authentic love being demonstrated or reciprocated.
The closing lines of the song further emphasize the discrepancy between talk and action when it comes to love. The repeated refrain of "nobody seems to hear it" and "nobody seems to mean it" suggests a longing for genuine connection and intention behind conversations about love. Overall, "Everybody's Talking" conveys a critical reflection on the gap between the idealized concept of love in media and the complexities and challenges of experiencing true love in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, everybody's talking about love these days
It's a common topic of conversation in society
It's just an everyday word
Love is used so frequently that it has lost its true significance
Turn on the radio and you hear it
Love songs are constantly played on the radio
Buy a magazine and you read it
Articles and stories about love are found in magazines
Why isn't then so hard to find love in real life?
Despite the prevalence of love in media, it's challenging to find genuine love in reality
Everybody's talking 'bout love
There's widespread discussion about love
But nobody seems to give it
People talk about love, but don't truly show it in their actions
But nobody seems to hear it
Despite the talk about love, it doesn't seem to have a real impact
Isn't it strange?
It's perplexing or odd
But nobody seems to read it
Love may be talked about, but it's not understood or internalized
How come I have never seen it?
The visible expression of love is lacking in reality
But nobody seems to give it
There's a lack of genuine love being demonstrated
How come I have never seen it?
The outward display of love is scarce
But nobody seems to hear it
While love is discussed, it doesn't seem to make a lasting impact
But nobody seems to mean it
The talk about love lacks sincerity or depth
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