1. The Buckinghams is an American sunshine-pop band from Chicago formed in 1966. They went on to become one of the top-selling acts of 1967, charting their only five Top 40 hits in the U.S. that year. The band dissolved in 1970, but re-formed in 1980 and as of 2019 they continue to tour throughout the United States.
If everyone on the northwest side of Chicago who claims to have hung out with the Buckinghams during their heyday had faithfully bought all their releases, the rock group might have sold more records than the Beatles. Popular attractions while still in high school, the quintet changed its name from the Pulsations to the Buckinghams to reflect the British Invasion craze and signed with Chicago's USA Records in 1966. Backing Dennis Tufano's buoyant lead vocals with prominent harmonies and punchy soul-styled brass, the group came across the wistful "Kind of a Drag," and in short order, The Buckinghams had a million-selling pop chart-topper on their hands. They quickly graduated to recording for Columbia. As long as songwriter Jim Holvay supplied more material of the same high quality as "Kind of a Drag," the Buckinghams were sitting pretty. Holvay co-wrote "Don't You Care," "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)," and the pseudo-psychedelic "Susan," and they all proved to be major hits for the band. The group's R&B roots surfaced on a vocal adaptation of Cannonball Adderley's jazz standard "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," their second-biggest hit.
But the Buckinghams' fortunes soon changed drastically -- one of the top-selling rock groups of 1967, they managed only one hit after early 1968. Two original members, guitarist Carl Giammarese and bassist Nick Fortuna, have since revived the Buckinghams and began touring full-time again in 1982.
2. Not to be confused with the more famous Chicago hit-makers, The Buckinghams were a 1960s pop/beat band from Islington, North London, United Kingdom. They released two 45s on Pye Records: 'I'll Never Hurt You No More' b/w 'She Lied' (may 1965), quickly followed by 'To Be or Not To Be' b/w 'I Was Your First Guy'.
It's A Beautiful Day
The Buckinghams Lyrics
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Only For Lov′in.
What Can I Say Noth'in.
But Feeling Like Something.
Shadows Are Gone, '
Cause I′ve Reached The Dawn The Birds With There Song Are Flying With Me.
It′s a Beautiful Day For Dream'in Only For Dream′in.
All That I Find Has Meaning, that's How It′s Seemin'.
Cause I Have The Dawn And I'll Be Singin′.
It′s A Beautiful Day.
Time Will Go By And I'll Still Be High ′
Cause I Have The Dawn And I'll Be Sing′in, It's A Beautiful Day(It′s A Beautiful Day)
For Lovin' Only For Lovin'.
What Can I Say, Nothin′, Feelin′ Like Something.
Beautiful Day For Lovin' Beautiful Day For Dreamin′ Beautiful Day For Lovin' Beautiful Day For Dreamin′ Beautiful Day
The Buckinghams's song It's A Beautiful Day is an upbeat pop-rock tune with bright guitar riffs, a simple yet catchy melody, and lyrics that speak of love, joy, and optimism. The song's main theme is the beauty of the day that the singer is experiencing, and how it fills him with positive feelings and energy. The verses describe the various senses and emotions that the singer is experiencing, such as the absence of shadows, the sound of birds singing, the feeling of being high and dreamy, and the sense of finding meaning in everything around him. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's a beautiful day" several times, reiterating the main theme of the song and emphasizing the singer's elation.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of life and love, and a call to appreciate the simple pleasures of everyday existence. The singer is not only enjoying the physical attributes of the day, but also the emotional and spiritual richness that it provides. The song's upbeat tempo, bright instrumentation, and catchy chorus make it a popular choice for feel-good playlists and summer soundtracks.
Line by Line Meaning
It's A Beautiful Day For Lov'in.
Today is a wonderful day to love and be loved.
Only For Lov'in.
This day is solely reserved for the expression of love.
What Can I Say Noth'in.
Words cannot describe the feeling of love on this beautiful day.
But Feeling Like Something.
The indescribable feeling is something special and worth cherishing.
Shadows Are Gone
Negative thoughts and feelings have vanished.
Cause I′ve Reached The Dawn
The singer has reached a new beginning, a fresh start.
The Birds With There Song Are Flying With Me.
The birds are singing, accompanying the singer on their journey to love and happiness.
It′s a Beautiful Day For Dream'in Only For Dream′in.
This day is ideal for dreaming about the future, making plans, and setting goals.
All That I Find Has Meaning, that's How It′s Seemin'.
Everything the artist finds and experiences is significant and carries meaning.
Time Will Go By And, I′ll Still Be High, '
Even as time passes, the artist will still feel elated and joyful.
Cause I Have The Dawn And I'll Be Singin′.
The singer has a new beginning and will express their happiness through song.
It′s A Beautiful Day.
Again, emphasizing that it is indeed a beautiful day.
Time Will Go By And I'll Still Be High ′
Reaffirming that happiness and positivity will continue to be felt even as time goes on.
Cause I Have The Dawn And I'll Be Sing′in, It's A Beautiful Day(It′s A Beautiful Day)
Outlining that the source of the singer's happiness and positivity is their new beginning and they will continue to celebrate this beautiful day.
For Lovin' Only For Lovin'.
Reiterating that love is the focus of the day.
Beautiful Day For Lovin' Beautiful Day For Dreamin′ Beautiful Day For Lovin' Beautiful Day For Dreamin′ Beautiful Day
Concluding the song with the message that this is a beautiful day for love and dreaming, and emphasizing that it truly is a beautiful day.
Writer(s): John Turner, Thomas Boudreau
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