1. The… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists by the name of The Fortunes.
1. The Fortunes were an English beat group. Formed in Birmingham, The Fortunes first came to prominence and international acclaim in 1965, when "You've Got Your Troubles" broke into the American and British Top Ten.
Following in the wake of Merseybeat, and the R&B of the Rolling Stones, The Fortunes added another dimension to the sound of pop, with their sophisticated orchestration, dual lead vocals and well worked counter-melodies.
The result was a succession of distinctive hits including "You've Got Your Troubles", "Here It Comes Again" (both 1965), and "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again"; even continuing into the 1970s with more globally successful releases such as "Storm in a Teacup" and "Freedom Come, Freedom Go".
Originally a trio called The Cliftones, their first single "Summertime Summertime" went unnoticed, but the follow-up in 1964, "Caroline", was used as the signature tune for the influential Pirate Radio station Radio Caroline. The Fortunes had a steady succession of world-wide hits culminating in 1972, with the release of "Storm in a Teacup". During this period, The Fortunes were also one-time the voices for the US Coca Cola adverts ("It's The Real Thing").
Founding member, and lead vocalist, Rod Allen has continued fronting an ever changing version of The Fortunes since 1963.
The Fortunes were awarded a gold disc in 1987, for over 100,000 sales of their All The Hits and More album.
In March 1995 vocalist/keyboard/guitar player Bob Jackson was added to The Fortunes' ranks. Jackson, who was a former member of the group Badfinger, now leads the band through a tribute to his former group, including a version of the Badfinger-penned classic "Without You", made famous by Harry Nilsson, and more recently Mariah Carey. A more recent addition to The Fortunes present day personnel is Geoff Turton. He was originally a member of the Birmingham based band, The Rockin' Berries who had hits with "He's In Town" and "Poor Man's Son". He also had a certain amount of success under the 'nom de plume' Jefferson both at home and in the U.S..
The Fortunes continue to tour to this day, appearing on the nostalgia circuit. The U.K. line-up features those who appeared on their popular 1960s recordings; but there is also a touring US group that features none of the original hit-makers.
2. FORTUNES consists of Collin DuPree and his wife, Karsyn DuPree. They reside in the quaint yet somewhat happenin' Tyler, TX. Collin has been making music and touring the majority of his life with his family in a band called Merriment and Karsyn has performed with the band on one tour in 2014. Aside from the one Merriment tour, Karsyn has played several solo numbers in Tyler. By day, they run BLISSBRANCH, a lifestyle blog and online shop. The duo is in the process of releasing their first EP, with a record to follow later in the year.
3. Melbourne-based, New Zealand-born R&B / Electronic duo, FORTUNES; consisting of Conor McCabe on vocals and Barnaby Matthews on Production.
Here It Comes Again
The Fortunes Lyrics
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And soon my tears they will be falling like rain
It always seems to be a Monday
Left over memories of Sunday always spent with you
Before the clouds appeared and took away my sunshine
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
And I'll be dreaming of you, baby, in vain
I'm hoping soon you're gonna find, girl
Your way back to me
'Cause if you say you'll stay
The rainy days will go away
Misty morning eyes
I'm trying to disguise the way I feel
But I just can't hide it
People seem to know
The loneliness will show
I'm thinking of my pride
But breaking up inside, girl
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
And soon my tears they will be falling like rain
It always seems to be a Monday
Left over memories of Sunday always spent with you
Before the clouds appeared and took away my sunshine
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
The Fortunes' song Here It Comes Again expresses the feeling of heartbreak and loneliness after a relationship ends. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and sadness; the singer is overwhelmed with emotions and is unable to suppress his feelings. The recurring theme of the rainy day is significant, as it highlights the gloominess and despair that the singer experiences. Rain also symbolically represents a cleansing, a chance to start over, which is what the singer longs for. He is hoping that the person he loves will come back and help him overcome this tumultuous period of his life. The line "Misty morning eyes, I'm trying to disguise the way I feel, but I just can't hide it" depicts the singer’s struggle to come to terms with his emotions and how he can't help but feel what he feels.
The use of metaphors such as "leftover memories of Sunday" and "took away my sunshine" conveys the sense of loss that the singer is feeling. The memories that he has of the relationship are all that's left, now that the love is gone. The hopelessness of the situation is emphasized by the line "thinking of my pride but breaking up inside, girl." This painful line shows the internal struggle the singer is going through, as he tries to come to grips with his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes that rainy day feeling again
I'm feeling down and sad again
And soon my tears they will be falling like rain
I know I'm going to cry thinking about you
It always seems to be a Monday
No matter the day, I always feel like this
Left over memories of Sunday always spent with you
I can't help but think of the good times we had together
Before the clouds appeared and took away my sunshine
Before everything went wrong and I lost my happiness
And I'll be dreaming of you, baby, in vain
I know I shouldn't, but I can't help but hope you'll come back to me
Your face is always on my mind, girl
I can't forget about you, no matter how hard I try
I'm hoping soon you're gonna find, girl
I'm optimistic that you'll come back to me someday
Your way back to me
You'll find your way back to me eventually, I hope
'Cause if you say you'll stay
If you commit to staying with me
The rainy days will go away
My sadness and pain will disappear if you're with me
Misty morning eyes
My eyes are filled with tears and sadness
I'm trying to disguise the way I feel
I'm pretending to be okay when I'm not
But I just can't hide it
I can't keep my emotions inside
People seem to know
Others can tell that I'm not okay
The loneliness will show
My loneliness and pain will be obvious to others
I'm thinking of my pride
I'm worried about looking weak if I admit my sadness
But breaking up inside, girl
But I'm falling apart inside, even if I don't want to show it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER FREDERICK COOK, ROGER JOHN REGINALD GREENAWAY, TONY MACAULAY
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@alanhornby634
Love this song. Thousand times better than nowadays rubbish.
@WedgePee
Well said! I feel embarrassed to say that the most popular artists of my teenage years were probably Drake and Ed Sheeran.
@michaelsolomons1456
Beautiful song so real perfect just perfect I’m 74and living a full life all the more so listening to this type of music 🎶
@clauderebello5362
Im 74.. just.. and what a shame.. i have to get this far.. before realising.. HOW LUCKY I WAS.. TO HAVE LIVED THE BEST TIME.. OF MY LIFE..
@tomb9696
This one touches my soul , at 74, just like it did when I was 17
@oughtonoughton2634
Tom i like your comment i feel the same way , im 76 ,,, this song brings very happy memories of many decades ago ,,XXXX I adored these very fine young men ,, their voices were the ultimate with harmonies to match ,, This classic leaves a lump in my throat lol x Jane x We were their xx
@tomb9696
@@oughtonoughton2634 Thanks to these YouTube videos, we can step back in time. It's sometimes as if I were hearing it for the first time on my transistor radio on my way to high school. The immediacy of it.
@brendadrumm9451
Spot on Tom I'm 73 xx
@davetomlinson8944
I know exactly where your coming from I’m 76 remember those fantastic days as if it were yesterday..
@tonyjames5034
I feel the same, I’ve always loved 60’s music although was only young then. Just thankful that I grew up hearing it as it brings back wonderful memories of my childhood now. This was one of my favourites, fabulous harmonies !