After a tour of America and some more unsuccessful singles, Fontana abruptly left the band in the middle of a concert in 1965. Guitarist Eric Stewart suddenly became the lead singer of the band, which immediately dropped "Wayne Fontana" from its name.
The Mindbenders' first single without Fontana was the hit "Groovy Kind of Love" (a Carole Bayer Sager / Toni Wine composition). The song reached number two in the U.S., and was successfully revived by Phil Collins in the 1980s. The album of the same name, however, was a failure, as were their other singles and later albums. Although they appeared in the Sidney Poitier movie To Sir, with Love, the band broke up in 1968.
For Wayne Fontana himself, still under contract to Fontana Records, he soldiered on alone. His most successful solo single release was "Pamela, Pamela", which reached Number 11 in the UK singles chart early in 1967. Conversely, it was also his last hit.
Eric Stewart went on to form Hotlegs and, much more significantly the band 10cc, with hit songwriter Graham Gouldman.
Bob Lang later joined another rock music outfit, called Racing Cars. They had one hit single, "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" which reached Number 14 in the UK chart in 1977, before seemingly disappearing forever, thus condemning them to the unwanted one hit wonder tag.
A Groovy Kind Of Love
The Mindbenders Lyrics
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Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me I can feel you heart beat
I can hear you breathing in my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me
Got a groovy kind of love (groovy kind of love)
We got a groovy kind of love (groovy kind of love)
Any time you want to you can turn me on to
Anything you want to, any time at all
When you kiss my lips oh, I start to shiver
Can't control the quivering inside
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me
Got a groovy kind of love (a groovy kind of love)
We got a groovy kind of love
When I'm in your arms nothing seems to matter
If the world would shatter I don't care
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me
Got a groovy kind of love (groovy kind of love)
We got a groovy kind of love (groovy kind of love)
We got a groovy kind of love
The Mindbendersβ song βA Groovy Kind Of Loveβ is a love song that talks about the power of love to uplift and inspire. The lyrics express the singerβs feeling of joy and contentment when they are with their lover. The song begins with the singer explaining how they feel blue, but when they look at their lover, they no longer feel sad. The singer then describes the physical sensations they experience when their lover is close to them, such as feeling their heartbeat and hearing their breathing in their ear.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the connection between the singer and their lover, as they declare that they have a βgroovy kind of love.β The term βgroovyβ was popular in the counterculture movement of the 1960s, and it referred to something that was cool, trendy, or desirable. In this context, the βgroovy kind of loveβ is meant to signify an intense and fulfilling romantic connection that is desirable and desirable to possess.
The second verse describes the singerβs physical reaction to being kissed by their lover, which stimulates a shiver that they cannot control. The song concludes with the singer stating that being in their lover's arms is so powerful that nothing else matters, and if the world were to shatter, they wouldn't care. Overall, the lyrics of βA Groovy Kind Of Loveβ express the idea that love is an all-consuming force that has the power to make everything and everyone else fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm feelin' blue, all I have to do
I turn to you for comfort when I'm feeling sad or down
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
Just seeing you can lift my spirits and chase away my blues
When you're close to me I can feel you heart beat
I feel so intimate with you that I can sense the rhythm of your heart
I can hear you breathing in my ear
Being so close to you, I can even hear the sound of your breathing in my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me
Do you not also think that you and I have a special connection?
Got a groovy kind of love (groovy kind of love)
Together, we share a unique and wonderful type of love
Any time you want to you can turn me on to
You have the power to excite and engage me at any moment
Anything you want to, any time at all
I am always available and eager to fulfill your desires and whims
When you kiss my lips oh, I start to shiver
Your kisses send shivers down my spine and leave me breathless
Can't control the quivering inside
The intensity of my feelings for you is overwhelming and uncontrollable
When I'm in your arms nothing seems to matter
Being with you is such a powerful and comforting experience that nothing else matters
If the world would shatter I don't care
My love for you is so strong that even if there were chaos and destruction all around us, I would still be content as long as I have you
We got a groovy kind of love (groovy kind of love)
Our love is special and unique, and we cherish it deeply
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE SAGER, CAROLE BAYER SAGER, TONI WINE
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@sholasanyasanya6646
Who is still listening in 2024?
Let's gather here.
@mr-bi3tf
BEAUTIFUL. Thereβs no age to appreciating great music. Iβm in my 20βs and I wish there were bands like this today.
@HisbeautifulTruth-nl1ch
Welcome to gen x's world. We're glad to have youπβ€
@guitarvocs
It's always a delight to find original-era performances of this great music that is performed live and not lip-synched. Thanks for posting.
@gnirolnamlerf593
Yes! Acoustic warts and all. It's real. They have to think about what they're doing, not just go through some approximate motions.
@On_Dust
Yet a lot of people do this and i always am like "can't you play your own song?"
@user-zx1ir7jt4c
heck yes!
@brigidsingleton1596
β€π I very much "disappointed" my Mum by using a 'felt-tipped pen' on my leather school satchel, to write all around its edge, "Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders" πβ€
@bonzotalonzo9072
My sis had this 45 & it's stuck inside of me. Remember going in the basement listening to tunes, cleaning the lint first off the needle on the record player.
@jonescrusher1
ouch