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
Circles
The New Seekers Lyrics
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Sunrise and sundown
The moon rose through the nighttime
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle
But I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round again
The years keep rolling by
It seems like I've been here before
I can't remember when
But I've got this funny feeling
That I'll be back once again
There's no straight lines make up my life
And all my roads have bends
There?s no clear-cut beginnings
And so far no dead-ends
All my life's a circle
Sunrise and sundown
The moon rose through the nighttime
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle
But I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round again
The years keep rolling by
I've found you a thousand times
I guess you've done the same
But then we lose each other
It's just like a children's game
And as I see you here again
The thought runs through my mind
Our love is like a circle
Let's go round one more time
All my life's a circle
Sunrise and sundown
The moon rose through the nighttime
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle
And I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round again
The years keep rolling by
(Repeat chorus)
(Repeat chorus)
(Repeat chorus & fade)
The New Seekers' song "Circles" is a poignant and insightful reflection on the cyclical nature of life, relationships, and time itself. The track begins by acknowledging the fundamental pattern of life's journey, which takes us from sunrise to sundown, through the nighttime, and back around again. The singer notes that they can't explain why everything seems to repeat itself, but they are keenly aware of how the seasons keep spinning around, and how the years keep rolling by.
As the song progresses, we get a sense of the singer's own experience within this cycle. They feel as if they've been here before, even though they can't remember when. They have a deep sense that they will return to the same place again and again, just as they have found and lost their love a thousand times before. The singer notes that their life has no clear-cut beginnings or dead-ends, just as there are no straight lines in the roads they've taken. Instead, everything is made up of curves and bends, leading back to where they began.
In the final verse, the singer turns to the idea of love as a circle. They propose to their partner that they go around the circle one more time, acknowledging that their love follows the same cyclical journey as everything else in life. The song ends on this hopeful note, suggesting that even though life is a circle that keeps spinning around, there is always the possibility to start anew and find joy and love once again.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life's a circle
Life is cyclical and goes through repetitive phases.
Sunrise and sundown
Days begin and end with the sun rising and setting.
The moon rose through the nighttime
The moon provides a sense of continuity, even during the dark of night.
Till the day break comes around
Morning comes and a new day begins.
But I can't tell you why
The cyclical nature of life may have a deeper meaning or purpose that is unknown.
The seasons spinning round again
Time keeps moving forward, and the changing seasons serve as symbols of this progression.
The years keep rolling by
Time passes quickly, and life can seem like it's slipping away.
It seems like I've been here before
Life can feel repetitive and predictable at times.
I can't remember when
The sense of familiarity can be so strong that it's difficult to recall when it first began.
But I've got this funny feeling
Despite not knowing for sure, there's a sense of intuition that something is familiar.
That I'll be back once again
Life may bring us full circle and back to where we started.
There's no straight lines make up my life
The path of life is not always clear or predictable.
And all my roads have bends
There will be obstacles and twists in the journey of life.
There's no clear-cut beginnings
It's rare that life begins with a clear plan or purpose in mind.
And so far no dead-ends
While there may be struggles or setbacks, life continues to move forward.
I've found you a thousand times
Love can also feel cyclical and bring us back to past experiences.
I guess you've done the same
The other person likely shares similar feelings of familiarity and repetition.
But then we lose each other
Despite the repetition, relationships can still be unpredictable and end unexpectedly.
It's just like a children's game
The experience of love can sometimes feel as simple and playful as a child's game.
And as I see you here again
The cyclical nature of love brings the other person back into the present moment once more.
The thought runs through my mind
Memories and emotions flood back as we're reminded of past experiences.
Our love is like a circle
Love shares similarities with other cyclical aspects of life.
Let's go round one more time
The desire to repeat the cycle of love and relive past experiences once more.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mariah Carey, James Quenton Wright
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All my life's a circle
Sunrise and sundown
The moon rose through the nighttime
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle
But I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round again
The years keep rolling by
It seems like I've been here before
I can't remember when
But I've got this funny feeling
That I'll be back once again
There's no straight lines make up my life
And all my roads have bends
There?s no clear-cut beginnings
And so far no dead-ends
All my life's a circle
Sunrise and sundown
The moon rose through the nighttime
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle
But I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round again
The years keep rolling by
I've found you a thousand times
I guess you've done the same
But then we lose each other
It's just like a children's game
And as I see you here again
The thought runs through my mind
Our love is like a circle
Let's go round one more time
All my life's a circle
Sunrise and sundown
The moon rose through the nighttime
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle
And I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round again
The years keep rolling by
(Repeat chorus)
(Repeat chorus)
(Repeat chorus & fade)
Mcc 008103
Have always loved this......reminds of the early 70s when they were on Cliff Richard's Saturday night show on the BBC every week.....with Olivia Newton John and Una Stubbs as well. Wonderful days......brilliant harmonies from both Eve & Lyn.🍁🍂
Cindy Peters
Such a hauntingly beautiful song that fills me with longing for my youth and happier times.
Garry Coupland
One of my all time favorites...and it just about sums up my life which I struggle to understand at times. Eve Graham is such a wonderful singer and a beautiful girl.
Mink Gin
The group as a whole blended so well. A great song.
chimwemwe chiundira
I was 12 when this hit came out. Fell in love with it ever since
MusicLover
This song suddenly started circling in.my head today and i dont know why so i came looking for it. I was 8 years old when.it was in the UK charts great to hear it again.
MusicLover
@Jonny Moonbeam 1972 brings back a lot of happy personal memories for me, the long six weeks UK school summer holidays is one special time, playing football with my friends and my brother " go carting" , just mucking around , good time !
Jonny Moonbeam
Same with me - today for no reason it popped into my head. Don't think I've heard it in years! I liked this song at the time - but 1972 was a bad year for my family, so it brings back mixed emotions.
Marshall Gries
First time I've listened to this in 30 years. Tears. Peter Doyle is magnificent. God, what we've lost....
Allan Friskow
Brings back my memories when I was a child 61 now still my heart ♥ beating