The lack of chart success contributed to the band splitting in mid-1971. Ron Prudence, Ian Aitcheson and Tex Phillpotts quit music altogether, whilst Horton-Jennings joined Chaser and later turned up in Tagget releasing one self-titled album for EMI in 1974. Dick Hanson turned to session work and recorded with the likes of The Blues Band, Graham Parker, Dave Edmunds, Kirsty McColl and Shakin' Stevens. Mike Deacon joined Vinegar Joe and then became a member of both the Suzi Quatro Band and Darts. Norman Watt-Roy formed Glencoe releasing two albums for Epic, "Glencoe" and "The Spirit Of Glencoe". He then formed Loving Awareness, releasing one self-titled LP in 1976 for More Love Records, before the band eventually evolved into The Blockheads, the backing band for Ian Dury. Today he is a member of the Wilko Johnson Band. Garth Watt-Roy joined Fuzzy Duck before undertaking session work for the likes of East of Eden, Limey and Bonnie Tyler as well as being a member of Marmelade, The Q-Tips and The Barron Knights.
Day of the Lady
The Greatest Show on Earth Lyrics
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And remembers the last time
The ladies were ladies and lovers were true
Looking her best in her crinoline dress
For the people who cared threw a pound
Kindly old lady she passes a lamp
When she sees her reflection of carriage in black
Then in these waltzes and riding white horses
Through the recalling she has longed in calling
For days of diamonds and lace
Victorian springs nights,
banquets by gas light
Now neon light shine on her face
Kindly old lady she passes a lamp
When she sees her reflection of carriage in black
Then in these waltzes and riding white horses
The day of the lady was here
Roaming the years with occasional tears
For the happiness rust in the past
Recollections of past time connections
And memories fade away fast
Kindly old lady she passes a lamp
When she sees her reflection of carriage in black
Then in these waltzes and riding white horses
The day of the lady was here
Kindly old lady she passes a lamp
When she sees her reflection of carriage in black
Then in these waltzes and riding white horses
The day of the lady was here
Day of the lady was here
The song "Day of the Lady" by The Greatest Show on Earth is about a woman who looks back on the past with fondness for the days when women were considered ladies, and love was pure. She remembers dressing in crinoline dresses and the people who cared for her. She longs for the days of diamonds and lace, Victorian spring nights, and banquets lit by gaslight. Now, she is surrounded by neon lights, as time changes and memories fade away quickly.
The woman's old age is evident in the lyrics as she roams the years with occasional tears while remembering the happiness she experienced in the past. She reflects on the connections she made during her time as a lady, and the memories of those times are fading away. The lyrics of the song signify the emotions of nostalgia and longing to experience the old days again.
The song paints a vivid picture of a kind old lady, passing a lamp and looking at her reflection in a black carriage. Then, the scene switches to waltzes and white horses, which represent the day of the lady. The day of the lady is here, as the song title suggests.
Line by Line Meaning
Looks at the past
Reflecting on past memories
And remembers the last time
Thinking back to a previous experience
The ladies were ladies and lovers were true
Nostalgic for a time when people valued tradition and romance
Looking her best in her crinoline dress
Dressing up and presenting herself well
For the people who cared threw a pound
Being appreciated and respected by others
Kindly old lady she passes a lamp
Describing an old woman who is nostalgic
When she sees her reflection of carriage in black
Reflecting on an image of herself in the past
Then in these waltzes and riding white horses
Remembering elegant social events
The day of the lady was here
Recalling the special feeling of being a sophisticated lady
Through the recalling she has longed in calling
Feeling a deep yearning while reminiscing
For days of diamonds and lace
Longing for an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle
Victorian springs nights, banquets by gas light
Remembering elegant social events and lighting from a previous era
Now neon light shine on her face
Feeling out of place in a modern world
Roaming the years with occasional tears
Revisiting past memories, sometimes causing sadness
For the happiness rust in the past
Acknowledging that past happiness fades with time
Recollections of past time connections
Remembering past relationships and connections with others
And memories fade away fast
Recognizing that memories may not last forever
Day of the lady was here
Reaffirming the importance and significance of that special day
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Van Der Vazquez
Llegó a mis manos el disco cuando tenía 15 años. En el 98 😅
Alfonso Jimenez
Alguien sabe que pasó con esta banda??
No veo a nadie que de información o relate su historia...y para ser una banda de las mejores en su momento, debería haber más de ellos.
jose bello
soy mexicano naci en 56 y hoy descubri este grupo en you tube y estoy facinado, no tan solo la musica y los carro son mejores lo pricipal la gente
erick delavega
Esta bueniísima, saludos desde México y de alguien que nació en la decada equivocada, que aunque lel disco salió a principios de los 70´s, tiene toda la influencia sesentera. No cabe duda, los mejores coches y las mejores canciones son de los 60´s.
Siegfried Stoll
Fantástico....thanks for posting...
sjirk
this is an fantastic album and band
jaime mas man
pamba al que siendode la epoca no haya escuchado a esta grandiosa banda
Living Proof
For anyone out there who still remembers this highly original band, visit: www.thegreatestshowonearth.org.uk
Rogelio Soto
Bach would have loved these guys!! ;)
Инна Волкова
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