The most familiar line-up included Eve Graham, Lyn Paul, Marty Kristian, Peter Doyle and Paul Layton. In addition to having several big hits, the group represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, finishing in second place. Author & Historian John Kennedy O'Connor notes in The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, that they got the biggest cheer of the night from the live audience in Edinburgh. They were hot favourites to represent the UK again in 1980 (albeit with only Paul & Marty still in the line up) with the song "Tell Me" but it was disqualified shortly before the televised final of A Song for Europe. Had they appeared in the 1980 UK contest, the group would have been up against their former lead singer Danny Finn who had recently married Eve Graham and was now the lead singer of the winning group Prima Donna. In addition, Mick Flynn and Donna Jones, two members of the current (2007) line up of The New Seekers were also in the field, competing under the group name Pussyfoot.
Their hit single "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", adapted from an advertising jingle for Coca-Cola, appeared 81st on the list of the UK's best-selling singles issued in 2002. It sold just under one million copies in the United Kingdom alone. The version used in the Coca-Cola television commercials was credited to The Hillside Singers, as many people of various backgrounds and cultures sang the song, holding Coca-Cola bottles on a hillside in the commercial. "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" was so firmly connected with the Coca-Cola product that it eventually became known as "The Coke Song". The song was relaunched in Coca-Cola commercials in 2005.
Other hit singles by The New Seekers included "Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma", "Beautiful People" and "The Nickel Song", all of which were written by Melanie Safka. The New Seekers went on to sell over 35 million records worldwide, equalling the eight UK Top Twenty entries by The Seekers. Indeed, they released four albums during 1972 alone.
They also performed the title track to the now-legendary Marlo Thomas television special, "Free to Be... You and Me", a landmark program designed to teach kids how to express themselves and be independent through a series of vignettes which was rebroadcast on the cable network TV Land in late 2006 as a special add-on to their initial run of the classic series, THAT GIRL. Since the special was first broadcast in 1973 the song itself has since become a pop cult classic in its own right.
The New Seekers have continued to perform over the decades with an inevitable personnel changes which included Peter Oliver, Danny Finn, Caitriona Walsh, Nicola Kerr and Vikki James. The New Seekers toured in 2006 and 2007 with the established line up of: Paul Layton, Donna Jones, Francine Rees, Mick Flynn and Mark Hankins. A CD of the 2006 tour was released which includes all of the group's hits along with covers of 'Reflections', 'Run to Me' and 'Strangest Dream'. 2006 was completed with a Royal Variety performance at St. James Palace, London for HRH Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and an appearance on ITV's This Morning. The group are currently managed by Nic Culverwell.
The group's official website is at www.thenewseekers.com and myspace at www.myspace.com/thenewseekersofficial
Beg Steal Or Borrow
The New Seekers Lyrics
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The song Beg Steal Or Borrow by The New Seekers is a love song that expresses the singer's commitment to do whatever it takes to make their loved one happy. The singer is so taken with their partner that they are willing to beg, steal or borrow to bring them love. The singer sees in their partner everything that they have been searching for and it is now very clear to them that they should be together. The singer is confident that they can achieve the impossible because of their partner's support and care. The song expresses a deep and consuming love that will go on forever.
The singer expresses their longing to make their partner happy in every way possible. They promise to bring sunny days and grow a garden for their loved one. The singer is committed to bringing a hundred ways to show their love. The lyrics speak of the singer's belief that love can make the world a better place and although they have just started, the love they share will go on forever.
The song Beg Steal Or Borrow is a classic love song that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics express the depth of love and commitment that one person can have for another. The song has a universal appeal and has been used in movies and television shows over the years to express the same.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'll beg, steal or borrow
I'm willing to do whatever it takes
I'll bring you love
I want to make you happy
I look at you and I see what I've been looking for
You're the one I've been searching for
Now it's very clear to me - we should be together
We belong together
You make me feel I could reach for the impossible
You inspire me to aim high
And knowing how much you care, I'll be there forever
I'll always be there for you because I know you care for me too
To give you sunny days
I want to bring happiness into your life
And in a hundred ways, I'll bring you love
I'll show you how much I love you in every way I can
(Yes, I will)
I promise to do all of these things
To make your garden grow
I want to help you grow and flourish as a person
And most of all you know, I'll bring you love
Above all else, I love you
Love
My love for you is strong
I always knew that the world could be a finer place
I've always believed in love and its power to improve the world
So what if I have to wait - better late than never
I'm willing to wait for you because our love is worth it
You, you're like me, and you believe love makes it all worthwhile
We share the same belief in the importance of love
And although we've just begun, we'll go on forever
Our love will last forever, even though it's just beginning
To give you sunny days
I want to bring brightness and joy into your life
And in a hundred ways, I'll bring you love, yeah
I'll show you my love in countless ways
Love, love, love, yeah
My love for you is endless
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVE WOLFE, GRAEME ANTHONY HALL, TONY COLE
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Chris Marshall
This is still my favourite ever UK entry and I've been watching it since the 60s as a kid! Such a harmonious photogenic goup they were. Douze Point!
juan jose moya rodriguez
Que preciosa canción. Cuántos recuerdos
jeffcher10
Excellent sound quality -Many thanks
YouNoWhy ThatIs
They were absolute magic..
John J
Such an optimistic song.
paul anderson
Wow. Great song. Has anyone noticed the group's name, ....Seekers the letter ee''s are facing each other, I wonder if this is where Abba got the same idea for ABBA.
Joseph Kane
Brilliant.
Annemarie Franz
UK 12 points!
Drew Bieber
На грампластинках СССР фирмы Мелодия, эта песня шла под искаженным названием Коул-Холл-Вульф - Попрошу
Семен Семеныч
На долгоиграющей пластинке фирмы Мелодия 1976 года она записана правильно "Выпроси,укради или займи"-"Beg. Steal Or Borrow".Вы привели пример с песней на миньоне.