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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.
Dear Hearts And Gentle People
The Springfields Lyrics
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Who live in my home town.
Because the dear heart and gentle people will never, ever let you down.
They read the good book from Friday till Monday.
That's how the weekends go.
I have a dream house I'll build there someday
With picket fence and rambling rose.
(BRIDGE)
My heart swells up just like a cloud.
I love the dear heart and gentle people, who live and love in
Dear Hearts And Gentle People is a song that exudes a sense of warmth, love, and community. The lyrics express the singer's affection for the people in their hometown, describing them as dear heart and gentle people who have never let the singer down. The song's opening line highlights this love by stating, "I love the dear heart and gentle people who live in my home town." It's clear to the listener that the singer has a deep sense of appreciation for the kindness and sincerity of the people in their community.
The rest of the lyrics describe the lifestyle of the singer's hometown, indicating that the people there are very religious and read the good book from Friday till Monday. The singer also has a dream to build a house in this town with a picket fence and rambling rose, suggesting that they have a deep connection to this place. The bridge of the song highlights the joy and comfort the singer feels whenever they return to their hometown. It's clear that this place will always hold a special place in their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the dear heart, and gentle people
The singer loves and admires the kind-hearted and considerate people in their hometown.
Who live in my home town.
The people being referred to are residents of the singer's hometown.
Because the dear heart and gentle people will never, ever let you down.
The people in the hometown are dependable and trustworthy, and will always be there for you.
They read the good book from Friday till Monday.
The people in the singer's hometown have a strong religious tradition and often spend their weekends reading the Bible.
That's how the weekends go.
This is just a typical way that the people in the hometown pass their weekends.
I have a dream house I'll build there someday
The singer has a vision of building a perfect home in their hometown at some point in the future.
With picket fence and rambling rose.
The singer imagines their dream home as having a white picket fence and a rose garden.
(BRIDGE)
This is a musical interlude in the song, indicating a change in tone or mood.
I feel so welcome, each time that I return.
The singer always feels a warm and friendly reception from their hometown whenever they return.
My heart swells up just like a cloud.
The singer feels an overwhelming sense of joy and happiness when they are back in their hometown.
I love the dear heart and gentle people, who live and love in my home town.
The singer loves and appreciates the kind and caring people who reside in their hometown, and who hold love as an important value.
Writer(s): Bob Hilliard, Fain Sammy
Contributed by Brayden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mrob75
I’m guessing that these 1962 producers were reminiscing their younger days back in the late 1940s early 50’s and gave these pop standards an updated sound. There’s a good sound here.
KHughes
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" was one of my favourites when I was growing up, but I don't remember this one. I do like what The Springfields brought to it.
Dejael Long
One of my mother's favorite old time songs.
tin pan alley
Wasent this song not this particular rendition from a movie called dear hearts came out in 1962. ? I loved the spring fields sound bought silver threads in 1962. Not knowing that was the start of the british invasion.
Dejael Long
This song dates from the 1930s.
tin pan alley
@Dejael Long yes I know.