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
My Baby's Coming Home
The Flying Machine Lyrics
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That sad morning
Without warning
Or goodbye
I've sent letter (I've sent letter)
After letter (after letter)
I couldn't get her, to reply
Says she's lonely
And could she only change her mind
My baby's comin' home
And I know I
Gotta give her
All my lovin' tonight
She'll still be there in the morning
I'll never have to miss her again
My baby's comin' home
And I know she's
Gonna be there
Just lovin' me
She'll still be there in the morning
I'll never have to miss her again
She still loves me
'Cause she told me
Longs to hold me
Like before
It's been so long (It's been so long)
But not too long (but not too long)
Love is too strong
To be unsure
And I need her
So God speed her
I couldn't need her lovin' more
My baby's comin' home
And I know I
Gotta give her
All my lovin' tonight
She'll still be there in the morning
I'll never have to miss her again
My baby's comin' home
And I know she's
Gonna be there
Just lovin' me
She'll still be there in the morning
I'll never have to miss her again
My baby's comin' home
And I know I
Gotta give her
All my lovin'
The Flying Machine's song "My Baby's Coming Home" is a story of love lost and found. The singer sings about being left without any explanation and he's been trying to reach out to his former love with no luck. However, one day she calls him and says she's lonely and wants to come back. The singer expresses his excitement and eagerness to give her all his love and never having to miss her again.
The first verse of the song sets the stage for the rest of the story. The singer is heartbroken and has been writing letters to his former love with no reply. He's in the dark and doesn't know what happened, why she left him. Then, she calls him up and says she wants to come back, and he's overjoyed. The chorus repeats the phrase "my baby's coming home" and the singer sings about how he's going to give her all his love and that she'll never leave again. He's finally found a resolution to his heartbreak.
The second verse is a testament to the strength of true love. Even though they've been apart for some time, the singer and his former love still have strong feelings for each other. He knows that love is the underlying force that will ultimately bring them back together. The singer ends the song by reiterating how much he needs her and how he's going to cherish her now that she's back.
Overall, the song is a feel-good tale about love and second chances. The singer has been pining for his love and finally gets the chance to make things right. The story is easy to relate to, and the catchy melody makes it an enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Since she left me
The singer is heartbroken since his partner left him sudden and abrupt one morning without even saying goodbye.
That sad morning
The morning when the singer's partner left him was filled with sadness and negativity for the singer.
Without warning
The singer's partner leaving him was completely unexpected and he didn't see it coming.
Or goodbye
The singer's partner didn't even give him the courtesy of saying goodbye before leaving him.
I've sent letter (I've sent letter)
The singer tried reaching out to his partner multiple times through letters to know why she left him all of a sudden.
After letter (after letter)
Despite getting no response from his partner, the singer kept sending letters one after another.
I couldn't get her, to reply
The singer never got a response from his partner despite sending multiple letters to her.
Now she called me
After a prolonged period of silence, the singer's partner contacted him through a phone call.
Says she's lonely
The singer's partner expressed to him that she was feeling lonely after leaving him.
And could she only change her mind
The singer's partner was hoping to change her decision of leaving him and come back to him.
My baby's comin' home
The singer is elated and thrilled to learn that his partner is coming back home to him after all this while.
And I know I
The singer is aware that he needs to put in the effort and show his love to his partner when she comes back home after all the heartbreak and pain.
Gotta give her
The singer knows he has to show his love and affection to his partner.
All my lovin' tonight
The singer is planning on showering his partner with all the love and affection he has for her as soon as she arrives home tonight.
She'll still be there in the morning
The singer is relieved that his partner will not leave him again and will still be with him in the morning after coming back home.
I'll never have to miss her again
The singer is ecstatic that he will not have to experience the heartbreak and pain he felt when his partner left him unexpectedly, ever again.
And I know she's
The singer is certain that his partner truly loves him and will come back to him with utmost affection and love.
Gonna be there
The singer is certain that his partner will come back home to him and stay with him for good.
Just lovin' me
The singer's partner will come back home and love him just the same as before.
She still loves me
The singer is relieved to know that his partner still loves him and cares about him.
'Cause she told me
The singer's partner explicitly expressed her love and concern for him, by telling him how she feels about him.
Longs to hold me
The singer's partner desires to hug him tightly and never let him go.
Like before
The singer's partner wants to hold him just like they used to before she left him all alone.
It's been so long (It's been so long)
The singer has been waiting for his partner's return for quite a long time and he's happy that she's finally back.
But not too long (but not too long)
Although the wait for his partner's return felt long, it was worth it in the end.
Love is too strong
The singer believes that love is a very powerful and enduring feeling that can overcome all obstacles and challenges in life.
To be unsure
True love is so strong that there can be no uncertainties or doubts about it.
And I need her
The singer expresses his longing and need for his partner to come back to him and be with him forever.
So God speed her
The singer wishes his partner a safe journey back home and is eagerly waiting for her arrival.
I couldn't need her lovin' more
The singer cannot be more grateful and relieved that his partner is coming back home and he needs her love more than anything else in the world right now.
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.