In early '65, they replaced Gleeson with drummer Mike Gibbins and started becoming quite popular on the local circuit as they would open for nationally known rock acts (including The Moody Blues, The Yardbirds, The Spencer Davis Group, Pink Floyd and many others) as those groups played Wales. In the spring of '66, they met Bill Collins who showed a great interest in the group. Collins eventually became their manager after moving the band to his place in London. The Iveys played various pubs and functions in and around London as well as backing up-and-coming pop vocalist David Garrick, while recording their own material from around '66 to '67.
The band's work generated some interest with the likes of Decca Records, Phillips, and even Pye Records. Even Ray Davies of The Kinks was interested at one point after hearing some of their demos. By the end of '67, guitarist Jenkins left and was replaced by Tommy Evans (formerly of The Calderstones). By early '68, The Iveys' popularity was growing even more. In March '68, The Beatles' roadie and friend Mal Evans obtained some of their demos and took them to The Beatles' newly formed Apple Records label in which various parties were interested, Paul McCartney for one. The Iveys were signed in the summer of '68. They recorded tracks in which the Tommy Evans tune, "Maybe Tomorrow", was released as a single in the fall of '68. The single peaked at #67 in early '69.
After other tracks were recorded, they released their first (and only) album, 'Maybe Tomorrow', in the U.K. and in Europe in the summer of '69, but for some reason it wasn't released in the U.S. The band, feeling slighted, was asked by Paul McCartney if they would be interested in recording his demo as well as other tracks for a movie soundtrack that he was comissioned to do. The group jumped at the chance and recorded McCartney's song "Come And Get It" as well as two other tracks for the film 'The Magic Christian'.
In the fall of '69, The Iveys were encouraged to change their name in which they did. After renaming themselves Badfinger (after Bad Finger Boogie - the working title for The Beatles tune With A Little Help From My Friends) Ron Griffiths left the group due to personal problems. Evans switched to bass guitar and they auditioned Joey Molland for the guitarist slot.
Maybe Tomorrow
The Iveys Lyrics
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See the gray and sadness all around
See the people go their way
Care not of me and love I've lost today
Maybe tomorrow, I will love again
I'll never know until I looked into her eyes
Maybe tomorrow, I will love again
And so I'm living for a dream
Each lonely day spent looking for the sunshine
I make believe that I don't care
I tell my friends I love my life I'm happy
Maybe tomorrow, I will love again
I'll never know until I looked into her eyes
Maybe tomorrow, I will love again
I'll never know until I've seen her once or twice
Wherever, whoever you may be
Let the light of your love
Shine through the window of my heart
Then when you've colored all thoughts bright
Don't let me ever, ever thing of night, no-oo yeah
Maybe tomorrow, you will love again
I'll never know until I look into her eyes
Maybe, tomorrow, you will love again
I'll never know until I've seen her once or twice
Maybe tomorrow, you will love again
Maybe tomorrow, I will love!
The Iveys's song "Maybe Tomorrow" speaks of heartbreak, loneliness, and the hope of finding love again. The lyrics depict a person who is going through a hard time after losing their lover. The sad and desolate atmosphere around them is reflected in the opening lines, "Listen to a lonely sound, see the gray and sadness all around." The singer is left alone to deal with the pain of their lost love, yet they are hopeful that someday they will find love again, as stated in the chorus, "Maybe tomorrow, I will love again, I'll never know until I look into her eyes."
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer talks about their daily struggles to stay hopeful and live their life, even though they are in constant pain. The lyrics use the phrase "Maybe tomorrow" repeatedly as a way of expressing the uncertainty of the future. The singer is living for a dream and clinging to hope, as they try to make the best of their situation.
The song ends with a plea for love from whoever it may be, illustrating the hope of finding someone who will bring light into their life. The lyrics ask for this love to shine through the window of their heart, filling them with happiness and never letting them think of darkness again.
Overall, "Maybe Tomorrow" is a song of hope and resilience in the face of heartbreak. The lyrics express the universal experience of pain and uncertainty in love, while also urging the listener to have faith and never give up on the possibility of finding love again.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to a lonely sound
I am surrounded by emptiness, and can hear only silence.
See the gray and sadness all around
Everything appears gloomy and depressing.
See the people go their way
Others continue with their lives, unconcerned with my pain.
Care not of me and love I've lost today
No one cares about me or the love that has recently left my life.
Maybe tomorrow, I will love again
Perhaps in the future, I will find love once more.
I'll never know until I looked into her eyes
I won't fully realize my ability to love until I see someone new that I can love.
And so I'm living for a dream
I'm clinging to the hope that I can find true love once more.
Each lonely day spent looking for the sunshine
I spend my days searching for any sign of happiness.
I make believe that I don't care
I pretend like I'm fine and not affected by my recent heartbreak.
I tell my friends I love my life I'm happy
I put on a faรงade of contentment when I'm really not happy.
Wherever, whoever you may be
I am open to finding love with anyone, regardless of background or identity.
Let the light of your love
Allow your love to shine and brighten my life.
Shine through the window of my heart
Let your love envelop me and fill the emptiness in my heart.
Then when you've colored all thoughts bright
Once love has entered my life again, everything will seem happier and more joyful.
Don't let me ever, ever thing of night, no-oo yeah
Don't allow me to be consumed by the darkness and loneliness I feel now.
Maybe tomorrow, you will love again
Perhaps in the future, I will find someone to love me.
Maybe, tomorrow, you will love again
Perhaps the future holds love for both me and the person I will love.
Maybe tomorrow, I will love!
Maybe tomorrow, I will be ready to love again.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Evans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Rivercastle
Listen to a lonely sound
see the grey and sadness all around
see the people go their way
care not of me and love i've lost today
maybe tomorrow, i will love again
i'll never know until i looked into her eyes
maybe tomorrow, i will love again
i'll never know until i've seen her once or twice
and so i'm living for a dream
each lonely day spent looking for the sunshine
i make believe that i don't care
i tell my friends i love my life i'm happy
maybe tomorrow, i will love again
i'll never know until i looked into her eyes
maybe tomorrow, i will love again
i'll never know until i've seen her once or twice
wherever, whoever you may be
let the light of your love
shine through the window of my heart
then when you've coloured all thoughts bright
don't let me ever, ever thing of night, no-oo yeah
maybe tomorrow, you will love again
i'll never know until i look into her eyes
maybe, tomorrow, you will love again
i'll never know until i've seen her once or twice
maybe tomorrow, you will love again
maybe tomorrow, i will love-ve-ve-ve!
@dalew.daemicke8656
Losing Tom and Pete so early still hurts. They should have had a long career and all be in the Hall of Fame. Beautiful music!
@startwinkle9
I'm with you Dale. I graduated class of 76 and the music world would never have been the same without them.
@Sniz420
@startwinkle9 class of 2008 and nothings come close still
@mobile8873
I agree with u. Their stories are so tragic
@mred9361
I bame their manager for creating the depression that hung over the whole group
@williemccoy259
@mr ed oh no doubt. He's in a very special place now where all he does all day is have to listen to the worst music of all time. Over and over and over and...
@ChadQuick270W
Never was a big Badfinger fan but I love this song. Just superb! ๐
@DHudelson
NEVER understood why this wasn't a big hit.
@nomiclas
Actually it was a hit.Maybe didn't match some front runners at the time but wide spread and well accepted.
@DHudelson
***** ACTUALLY (says Wikipedia),ย "It reached the Top Ten in several European countries and Japan, but only number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and failed to chart in the UK."
Nobody, outside of "several European countries and Japan", and a few music nerds such as ourselves, is aware of this gloriously beautiful tune.ย Actually.