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1) The Springfields was a British pop-folk vocal trio of the early 1960s remembered as the launch pad for singer Dusty Springfield.
2) The Springfields was an American indie-pop band from New England active between 1988 and 1991.
1. The Springfields was a British pop-folk vocal trio in the early 1960s, who had success both in the UK, USA and Ireland, but are now best remembered as the launch pad for singer Dusty Springfield.
The trio formed in 1960, when Mary "Dusty" O’Brien joined her brother Dion O'Brien and Tim Feild, who had been working as a duo,"The Kensington Squares". Dion became Tom Springfield, and Mary became Dusty Springfield. Feild was later replaced by Mike Hurst.
Tom Springfield was a songwriter and arranger with a wide knowledge of folk music, and the group had strong vocal harmonies and Dusty’s powerful lead. They were signed to Philips Records and released their first single, "Dear John," in 1961, followed by two UK chart hits with "Breakaway" and "Bambino" – like their other records, produced by Johnny Franz.
In 1962, their version of "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" – which surprisingly was not released as a single in the UK - reached the US Top 20, the first single by a British group ever to do so (predating the Tornados’ “Telstar” by two months, and the Beatles by 15 months). The record also reached # 1 in Australia.
At the end of 1962 they had the biggest hit of their career in Britain, "Island of Dreams", which reached # 5 in the charts, as did the follow-up "Say I Won’t Be There". By this time the Springfields were one of the most popular groups in the UK. However, Dusty Springfield felt increasingly hemmed in by the group's image as a folk act and Tom's lead role within the trio, and towards the end of 1963 decided to leave for a solo career.
Tom Springfield and Mike Hurst also developed successful careers in the music industry, while Tim Feild (as Reshad Feild) later became a prominent mystic and writer.
2: The Springfields was an American indie-pop band from New England, USA, related to Choo Choo Train and Velvet Crush. They released several 7" singles between 1988 and 1991 on Bus Stop, Sarah, Seminal Twang; with Matthew Sweet producing their Sunflower single.
Discography:
Sunflower (7") 1988 on The Bus Stop Label - BUS 1
Sunflower (7") Jul 1988 on Sarah Records - SARAH 010
Mini-LP [unreleased] (LP) on Subway Organization - SUBORG 06
Wonder / Tomorrows Ends Today (7") Feb 1991 on Sarah Records - SARAH 040
Reach For The Stars (7") 1991 on Summershine Records - SHINE 005
She Swirls Around Me (7") 1991 on Picture Book Records - PB005
Tranquil (7") on Seminal Twang Records
They were also featured on many Sarah compilations including the label's final release There and Back Again Lane.
All I See Is You
The Springfields Lyrics
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All summer through
Not to think too much of you
But the more I try
The more I find
I just can't leave the past behind
Times that are happy
And once I was happy
When I had you
The days have come and gone
Since you were here
Nights are twice as long
Without you near
Pictures on my mind
Stand out so clear
No matter where I am
Or what I do
My darling
All I see is you
You're there in every dream
I ever dream
There at every place
I've ever been
Everyday I find
You're in my heart
And on my mind
I close my eyes
But I'm not blind
I see you still
And when I throw my arms out wide
I find that you're not by my side
But one thing is for sure
Until I do
All I see is you
Everyday I find
You're in my heart
And on my mind
I close my eyes
But I'm not blind
I see you still, oh
I won't live again
'Til I'm with you
Oh, darling
I won't love again
Unless it's with you
So until the day
When you are back with me to stay
In every way
All I see is you
The Springfields' "All I See Is You" is a melancholic yet emotional ballad about a lost love. The singer sings about trying to forget their former lover, but the more they try, the more they realize how much they still love them. The lyrics talk about the struggles of trying to move on but being constantly reminded of the past. It's a poignant expression of the human condition and the power of memories to affect our present.
The first verse describes the singer's attempts to forget their past love. They tried to avoid thinking about them but were unsuccessful. The second verse describes how memories of the past keep popping up, and no matter what they do, they can't forget. The chorus reveals that the singer still loves this person and can't imagine loving anyone else. The final verse expresses the singer's desire to be reunited with their former lover and how until that happens, all they can see is them.
The song is a heartfelt expression of love and loss that has resonated with audiences for decades. The sweet melody and simple yet powerful lyrics create an emotional atmosphere that draws listeners in. It's a timeless classic that continues to evoke strong emotions in people.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried so hard
I made a great effort
All summer through
During the whole summer
Not to think too much of you
To avoid thinking about you too much
But the more I try
Despite my effort
The more I find
I discover
I just can't leave the past behind
I'm unable to forget our past together
Times that are happy
Moments that bring joy
Are times that are few
Don't happen very often
And once I was happy
When I was with you
When I had you
When we were together
The days have come and gone
Time has passed
Since you were here
Since you left
Nights are twice as long
Nights seem longer
Without you near
When you're not with me
Pictures on my mind
Memories in my head
Stand out so clear
Are very vivid
No matter where I am
Regardless of my location
Or what I do
Or what I'm doing
My darling
My dear
All I see is you
You're all I think about
You're there in every dream
I dream about you
I ever dream
All the time
There at every place
I think about you at every location
I've ever been
I've visited
Everyday I find
Every day I realize
You're in my heart
I love you deeply
And on my mind
You're always on my thoughts
But I'm not blind
I'm fully aware
I see you still, oh
I can still see you in my thoughts
I won't live again
I won't experience life
'Til I'm with you
Unless I'm with you
Oh, darling
My love
I won't love again
I won't fall in love again
Unless it's with you
Unless I'm with you
So until the day
Until that moment
When you are back with me to stay
When you return to stay
In every way
In every possible sense
All I see is you
You're all I see
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, CLIVE WESTLAKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Music Rocks!
No butt shaking, no cursing, and she’s not half naked. Folks, this is what real music is. The best British singer we will ever see.
Still Standing
And no lypsyncing!
divine williams
the finest female vocalist the UK has ever produced. we will never see talent like this again
Annarita Ranalli
I was born in 1969,but she sure was prettiest singer in uk backthen but especially one on most versatile singers in Europe
Guy Grip
I LOVE THEM ALL. BUT HER SOUND IS PART OF THAT PAST WERE LIFE WAS GOOD. I CAN PICTURE MOMENT WHEN THIS SONG PLAYED. THEY HOLD TIME LONG FOR I REMEMBER. LONG FOR
eph23
What about Shirley Bassey? I do love Dusty as well.
David Johnson
NEVER
Brandon Wolf
Totally agree - she was a once in a lifetime gem.
Judy lipscomb
Today is the first time I heard this song. I’m in tears as I listen. I lost my husband 4 years ago and the words say exactly how I feel.
Pearl Ford
Awe so sorry for ur loss. I can't imagine ur heartache listening to this song. Sending u a hug and hope u find happiness in lovely memories u must have.💕