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.
You've Got Your Troubles
The Fortunes Lyrics
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Performer：The Fortune
Composer ：Roger Greenaway / Roger Cook
Lyricist ：Roger Greenaway / Roger Cook
I see that worried look upon your face
You've got your troubles I've got mine
You've got your troubles I've got mine
I too have lost my love today
All of my dreams have flown away
Now just like you I sit and wonder why
You've got your troubles I've got mine
You need some sympathy well so do I
You've got your troubles I've got mine
She used to love me that I know
And it don't seem so long ago
That we were walking and we were talking
The way that lovers do
I too have lost my love today
All of my dreams have flown away
And so forgive me if I seem unkind
You've got your troubles I've got mine
(counter vocal:
And if I seem to you my friend
That I ain't got no pity for you
Oh that ain't true
You see I lost my lost my lost my little girl too)
I'd help another place another time
You've got your troubles I've got mine
You've got your troubles I've got mine
You've got your troubles I've got mine
The Fortunes's song "You've Got Your Troubles" is a song that's about two people who are both going through heartbreaks. The lyrics are about the singer seeing a worried look on someone's face, presumably a friend or an acquaintance, and acknowledging that they have their own troubles too. The singer's troubles involve losing their love, just like the person they're addressing in the song. However, despite having their own heartaches, the singer still reaches out to the person they're talking to, saying that they need sympathy too.
The song's lines "She's found somebody else to take your place" and "She used to love me, that I know" suggest that both heartbreaks are due to lost love. The song is empathizing with the listener while also highlighting that the singer has also experienced great loss, and they are trying to process their own grief as well.
"You've Got Your Troubles" became one of the defining hits of the mid-60s, reaching #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965. The song has since become a memorable and enduring classic of the era, and its lyrics have been covered and referenced numerous times in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I see that worried look upon your face
I can see that you are worried and upset about something.
You've got your troubles, I've got mine
You have your own problems and concerns, just like I have mine.
She's found somebody else to take your place
The person you loved has found a new partner to replace you.
I too have lost my love today
I have also recently lost the person I loved and cared for deeply.
All of my dreams have flown away
All my hopes and aspirations for the future have been shattered.
Now just like you, I sit and wonder why
I am now also questioning why things happened the way they did, just like you.
You need some sympathy, well so do I
You require some support and empathy during this difficult time, and I am also in need of the same.
She used to love me, that I know
I am certain she used to have feelings for me at one point in time.
And it don't seem so long ago
It feels like it wasn't that long ago when we were happy together.
That we were walking
We used to take leisurely walks together.
And we were talking
We would have engaging and meaningful conversations with each other.
The way that lovers do
We would interact in the way that is typical of people in a romantic relationship.
And so forgive me if I seem unkind (I ain't got no pity for you)
Please excuse me if I appear harsh or unsympathetic, but I am not feeling very compassionate at the moment.
I'd help another place, another time
If it were a different situation or time, I would be happy to offer my assistance.
You've got your troubles, I've got mine (I lost, I lost, I lost my little girl Too)
You are dealing with your own set of problems, while I am struggling with losing the person I loved dearly.
You've got your troubles, I've got mine
You have your own issues to deal with, and I have mine.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER COOK, ROGER GREENAWAY
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