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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.
Breakaway
The Springfields Lyrics
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Breakaway, the time is flyin'
So, I'm gonna tell myself don't sit and mourn
Lookin' sad and so forlorn
Tell myself I'm glad I'm born
Well, I'm gonna breakaway
Breakaway, the breeze is sighin'
So, I'm gonna pack a bag and get my coat
Lock my door and leave a note
Take a train or take a boat
Well, I'm gonna breakaway
I'll take me round from town to town
I'll see the friends I knew
I left 'em by the wayside
But I know their hearts are true
I'll give myself a holiday
I need it oh-so bad
And if I find a new love
I'll be glad, glad, glad
Breakaway, my heart is cryin'
Breakaway, the time is flyin'
So, I'm gonna find out what this world can give
While I'm young I'm gonna live
That's my plan, I'm positive
Well, I'm gonna breakaway
I'll take me round from town to town
I'll see the friends I knew
I left 'em by the wayside
But, I know their hearts are true
I'll give myself a holiday
I need it oh-so bad
And if I find a new love
I'll be glad, glad, glad
Breakaway, my heart is cryin'
Breakaway, the time is flyin'
So, I'm gonna find out what this world can give
While I'm young I'm gonna live
That's my plan, I'm positive
Well, I'm gonna breakaway
Gonna breakaway
Gonna breakaway
Breakaway
Breakaway
The lyrics to The Springfields' song "Breakaway" are centered around the idea of escaping from one's current state of being and embracing the unknown. The singer of the song is feeling trapped in their current situation, and the repetition of the phrase "breakaway" serves as a sort of mantra for them to summon the courage to leave. The lyrics describe the singer packing a bag, leaving a note, and embarking on a journey to travel from town to town, reconnect with old friends, and discover new experiences.
The verses use imagery of the natural world to reflect the sense of restlessness and urgency felt by the singer. The breeze sighing and the time flying reinforce the idea that time is short and that there is a need to act quickly. The chorus repeats the phrase "breakaway" with an increasing sense of urgency, emphasizing the singer's determination to leave their old life behind and discover what the world has to offer.
Overall, "Breakaway" is an optimistic song about embracing change and taking risks. It encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones, explore new places and people, and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Breakaway, my heart is cryin'
My heart is filled with sadness and I feel the need to move on.
Breakaway, the time is flyin'
Time is passing fast and I don't want to waste it being sad.
So, I'm gonna tell myself don't sit and mourn
I need to take action, instead of just feeling sorry for myself.
Lookin' sad and so forlorn
Being sad and hopeless won't change anything.
Tell myself I'm glad I'm born
I need to remind myself that life is precious and worth living.
Well, I'm gonna breakaway
I'm going to leave my current situation behind and start fresh.
Breakaway, the breeze is sighin'
The world is calling me and I need to answer.
So, I'm gonna pack a bag and get my coat
I'm going to prepare to leave and not look back.
Lock my door and leave a note
I won't just disappear, I'll leave a message for those I'm leaving behind.
Take a train or take a boat
I'll travel anywhere, as long as it's away from here.
I'll take me round from town to town
I'll travel aimlessly, with no particular destination in mind.
I'll see the friends I knew
I'll reconnect with old acquaintances along the way.
I left 'em by the wayside
I may have lost touch with them, but they still hold a special place in my heart.
But I know their hearts are true
I trust that these old friends will welcome me back with open arms.
I'll give myself a holiday
I'll take some time for myself to rest and recharge.
I need it oh-so bad
I'm burned out and in desperate need of a break.
And if I find a new love
I'm open to the possibility of starting a new relationship.
I'll be glad, glad, glad
I'll be happy and grateful if love finds me again.
So, I'm gonna find out what this world can give
I want to discover all the opportunities and experiences the world has to offer.
While I'm young I'm gonna live
I don't want to waste my youth being unhappy and unfulfilled.
That's my plan, I'm positive
I have a clear goal in mind and I'm determined to see it through.
Gonna breakaway
I'm committed to making a fresh start and leaving the past behind.
Breakaway
Breaking away from my old life and embracing the unknown.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM SPRINGFIELD
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brian griffiths
still love this song, and Dusty's voice great
TheLeonhamm
Great stuff.
Marklar
Sorry, but... Nick Lowe!