The Flying Machine is best known for its major hit single in 1969, "Smile A Little Smile For Me", which peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (on Kapp Records' Congress record label) Their first record which was self titled was released by Janus Records in 1969. By 12 December that year they had sold a million copies of the record, and it was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. [1] The song was penned by the songwriting pairing of Tony Macaulay and Geoff Stephens. Despite originating from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, the record had no presence at all on the UK Singles Chart, despite its initial release there on Pye Records.
A follow-up single, a cover version of "Baby Make It Soon", first recorded by Marmalade, achieved the U.S. Hot 100 the following year, but the group reportedly grew frustrated with their pop-oriented style. A final single, "The Devil Has Possession Of Your Mind", suggested a change of direction, but the Flying Machine split up following its release.
Bassist Colman went on to a successful career as a session musician, record producer and BBC Radio disc jockey.
Band members
* Tony Newman (born 1947, Rugby, Warwickshire, England) - vocals, guitars
* Steve Jones (born 1946, Coventry) - guitars, vocals
* Sam Kempe (born 1946, Rugby) - vocals
* Stuart Colman (Ian Stuart Colman, Harrogate, Yorkshire, 19 December 1944 - 19 April 2018) - bass, electric piano
* Paul Wilkinson (born 1948, Coventry) – drums
* Edie Andrews (born 1945, Detroit, Michigan) - background vocals
Baby Make it Soon
The Flying Machine Lyrics
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And the place you're staying now, ain't too far away
Can you write tonight, just to let me know
'Cause since you've been away girl, I've missed you so
You won't let me down
'Cause I'm sure you're homeward bound
And you'll be back safe and sound
Baby make it soon, make it soon
I can't wait another day
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
Lord I know I need you, come on
Baby make it soon, make it soon
Can't you make it right away
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
Lord I know I need you
Right back here, here in my arms
If you're comin' home, like you promised to
Can you write tonight and tell me, what you're gonna do
'Cause I'm lonely now, and I'm gonna stay that way,
Until I hold you, in my arms again
You won't let me down
'Cause I'm sure you're homeward bound
And you'll be back safe and sound
'Cause I just know
Baby make it soon, make it soon
I can't wait another day
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
Lord I know I need you, come on
Baby make it soon, make it soon
Can't you make it right away
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
Lord I know I need you
Right back here, here in my arms
You won't let me down
'Cause I'm sure you're homeward bound
And you'll be back safe and sound
'Cause I just know, whoa oh c'mon
Baby make it soon, make it soon
I can't wait another day
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
Lord I know I need you, come on
Baby make it soon, make it soon
Can't you make it right away
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
Lord I know I need you, come on
Baby make it soon, make it soon
Can't you make it right away
The Flying Machine's "Baby Make it Soon" is a love song about missing someone who is away and hoping for their return soon. The singer in the song is anxiously waiting to hear from their loved one who promised to come back home. They ask if they can receive a letter tonight to let them know when to expect them. The singer expresses how much they have missed their partner and how lonely they are without them. They express confidence that their loved one will keep their promise and return safely because they just know they will. The chorus is a plea to their loved one to come back soon as they can't wait another day to be reunited.
The song is a poignant representation of the feeling of separation anxiety and longing for someone's company. The lyrics reflect a deep emotional connection and emphasize the importance of communication in a long-distance relationship. The song also highlights the sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with reuniting with the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're comin' home, like yah letters say
If you're actually planning on returning home as promised in your letters
And the place you're staying now, ain't too far away
And the place you're currently residing in isn't too distant
Can you write tonight, just to let me know
Could you write a letter tonight, just to update me on your situation
'Cause since you've been away girl, I've missed you so
Because ever since you left, I've been feeling an immense sense of longing for you
You won't let me down
I trust that you won't disappoint me
'Cause I'm sure you're homeward bound
Because I'm convinced that you're on your way back home
And you'll be back safe and sound
And I believe that you'll return without any harm or danger
'Cause I just know
Because my intuition tells me so
Baby make it soon, make it soon
Darling, please come back as soon as possible
I can't wait another day
I can't bear to wait any longer
(Baby make it soon, make it soon)
(Darling, please come back as soon as possible)
Lord I know I need you, come on
Dear God, I know I need them, please bring them back soon
Can't you make it right away
Can't you return immediately
Lord I know I need you
Dear God, I realize how much I need them
Right back here, here in my arms
I want them to come back to my embrace immediately
If you're comin' home, like you promised to
If you're indeed going to keep your promise and come back home
Can you write tonight and tell me, what you're gonna do
Could you write a letter tonight and explain your plans
'Cause I'm lonely now, and I'm gonna stay that way,
Because I feel so lonely without you and it'll continue until you return
Until I hold you, in my arms again
Until I can hold you and feel your warmth again
You won't let me down
I trust that you won't break your promise
'Cause I'm sure you're homeward bound
Because I have faith that you're on your way back
And you'll be back safe and sound
And I believe that you'll come back unharmed
'Cause I just know, whoa oh c'mon
Because I have a feeling deep within me that you'll return soon
Can't you make it right away
Can't you please come back immediately
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