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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" OâBrien 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 Dustyâs 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" â like their other records, produced by Johnny Franz.
In 1962, their version of "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" â 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 Tornadosâ âTelstarâ 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 Wonât 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.
Silver Threads and Golden Needles
The Springfields Lyrics
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With a tear in every room
All I want's the love you've promised
Beneath the halo moon
But you think I should be happy
With your money and your name
And hide myself in sorrows
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your wine
You can't buy my love with money
For I never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your wine
You can't buy my love with money
For I never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
In The Springfields' song "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," the singer expresses her desire for love and companionship instead of material possessions that her partner offers her. She doesn't want his lonely mansion with a tear in every room, but rather the love that he has promised her under the beautiful halo moon. However, he seems to think that money and his name should be enough to keep her happy, even though he's playing his cheatin' game. Despite his attempts, silver threads and golden needles cannot fix the damage that he has done to her heart, and she realizes that drowning her sorrows in his wine won't help either. She refuses to be bought with money because she never was that kind, and ultimately knows that silver threads and golden needles cannot mend her heart.
The lyrics of "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" are reflective of the larger societal shifts happening in the early 1960s, when the song was first released. Women were beginning to assert their independence and reject traditional gender roles, which often included marrying for social or financial gain rather than for love. Interestingly, the song was written by male songwriters Dick Reynolds and Jack Rhodes, indicating that they were attuned to these shifting attitudes as well. The song was originally recorded in 1956 by Wanda Jackson, but it was The Springfields' 1962 version that became a hit in both the UK and the US.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want your lonely mansion
With a tear in every room
I am not interested in your fancy house that is full of sorrow and loneliness.
All I want's the love you've promised
Beneath the halo moon
I only desire the love that you have pledged to me under the glowing moon.
But you think I should be happy
With your money and your name
And hide myself in sorrows
While you play your cheatin' game
You believe that I should be content with your wealth and social status, while I suffer in sadness as you continue to be unfaithful to me.
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your wine
No amount of extravagant gifts can fix my broken heart, and I refuse to use alcohol as a crutch to ease my pain.
You can't buy my love with money
For I never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
My love cannot be purchased with material possessions because I have never been that shallow, and even the most valuable of items cannot mend my heart.
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your wine
Once again, I reaffirm that my heart cannot be fixed by anything other than genuine love, and I refuse to resort to alcohol to escape my emotions.
You can't buy my love with money
For I never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
To reiterate, I cannot be won over by material possessions, for I have never been that shallow, and even the most precious of items cannot mend my broken heart.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Dick Reynolds, Jack Rhodes
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The lady singer in this group Mary O'Brien known by her stage name Dusty Springfield later became a major star when the group broke up. She died at a young age from breast cancer. Her last wish was to return to Ireland to die. Her ashes are scattered at the Cliffs of Mother, County Clare, Ireland...R.I.P. Dusty đ„
m miller
The man usually to the right of the picture is her brother.
Efferpheasants
Born in London England.
Linda Berg
The Springfields' version of this song is by far the best and Dusty's voice makes it so!
Mary Davidson
Also, her brothers harmonizing.
Sir Robin.
paul austin sorry .. can't agree âŠ. I think Dusty nailed it. ( but it's all down to choice and it would be a boring world if we all thought the same. )
Margaret Campbell
I agree the Springfields nailed it especially with Dusty
Dan Ofw12
paul austin p
howie9751
This more like a group sing-a-long then a woman telling you about her troubles.
pattigee1
A huge hit in North America, still love this song - the lyrics, the rhythm, and Dusty's gorgeous, powerful voice. Thanks.