The Move evolved from several mid-1960s Birmingham-based groups, including Carl Wayne & The Vikings, The Nightriders & The Mayfair Set. The group's name seems to refer to the move various members of these bands made to form the group. Beside Roy Wood, the original members of the Move were drummer Bev Bevan, bassist Chris "Ace" Kefford, vocalist Carl Wayne & guitarist Trevor Burton.
Their first single, 'Night of Fear' was released in 1966 and was the first in a line of memorable hits penned chiefly by Roy Wood.
'I Can Hear the Grass Grow', 'Blackberry Way' & Flowers in the Rain (the latter being the first record played on BBC Radio 1), are The Move's better known work not forgetting 1971's 'Tonight'. The group became more experimental and innovative as time went on especially on the albums 'Shazam' and 'Message from the Country'.
Several changes left the final line-up in 1971 as Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan, evolving into the first incarnation of Electric Light Orchestra which Wood left soon after to form Wizzard.
Hey Grandma
The Move Lyrics
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Your old man's just a boy
It's been a long time but this time
Bye bye bye
It's been a long time but this time
Bye bye bye
It's been a long time
This time round, this time round
It's gonna be good, you're looking so good
It's gonna be good
Hey except for these things on my mind
They're all sins, it's just a waste of time
But we're gonna have this time
Bye bye bye
But we're gonna have this time
Bye bye bye
But we're gonna have this time round
This time round
Everything's upside-down, upside-down
It's gonna be good, You're looking so good
It's gonna be good
**Oh... will make me feel so fine
Oh.....
(*repeat)
(repeat)
(repeat)
A long time this time round, this time round
Everything is upside-down, upside-down
The Move's song Hey Grandma is a psychedelic rock song that tells the story of a young man who is attracted to an older woman, who he addresses as "Hey Grandma." The lyrics suggest that despite their age difference, the couple is in love and they are looking forward to spending time together. The lyrics also suggest that the world is changing and that everything seems to be upside-down, but the couple believes that things will be good between them. The melody is upbeat, accompanied by guitars and drums that create a sense of excitement and energy that is typical of the psychedelic rock genre.
The lyrics of Hey Grandma suggest that the couple's relationship is unconventional, and that they are aware of the social stigma that comes with it. The use of the phrase "Hey Grandma, you're so young, your old man's just a boy" shows that the man is aware of their difference in age, and that he is willing to go against societal norms to be with her. The lyrics also suggest that the man may be struggling with some personal issues, which he refers to as "things on my mind, they're all sins, it's just a waste of time." Despite this, he is hopeful about their future together.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Grandma, you're so young
Addressing an older person who appears youthful
Your old man's just a boy
Commenting on the age difference between the addressee and their partner
It's been a long time but this time
Acknowledging the passage of time but highlighting the significance of the present
Bye bye bye
Expressing a farewell or goodbye sentiment
This time round, this time round
Emphasizing the novelty or uniqueness of the current situation
Everything's upside-down, upside-down
Describing a state of inversion or disorder
It's gonna be good, you're looking so good
Expressing optimism about the future and complimenting the addressee's appearance
Hey except for these things on my mind
Introducing a topic that the artist wishes to discuss
They're all sins, it's just a waste of time
Judging certain thoughts or actions as immoral and unproductive
But we're gonna have this time
Despite the aforementioned concerns, the artist still plans to enjoy the present moment
Oh... will make me feel so fine
Expressing anticipation or excitement for something pleasurable
A long time this time round, this time round
Repeating earlier sentiments about the uniqueness and novelty of the current situation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DONALD J. STEVENSON, JERRY A. MILLER JR.
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Doug Smith
The original MOVE could play such wildly different styles and genres of music and, SLAY at ALL of them...annnnnnd, write killer tracks of their own too
Doug Smith
Kinda like Moby Grape....hmmm
Dan Bernstein
The Move covering Moby Grape... I'm in 60s heaven
Jim Mccarthy
what a great band - covered so many styles...a cooking
version of Moby Grape...
Phil Brown Music
The Moby Grape
Love the band and all of the songs
Joseph Obenauer
Robert Plant' favorite American band. This cover is good, but the original is tops.
BK007
Where is Jeff Lynne?
Larry Lewis
This is from the pre-Jeff days of the Move.
Brian Gallagher
It will be a while until Jeff shows up.
Mitch Gawlik
A poor cover of a great Grape song.