The death of Joe Meek in 1967 also meant the end of the Tornados. In 1975, four of the five original members tried an unsuccessful comeback as the New Tornados.
Drummer Clem Cattini often played on recording sessions for other artists and sometimes featured in Cliff Richard's backing bands. He holds the record for appearing on the most UK Number One singles in chart history. Rhythm guitarist George Bellamy is the father of the successful British rock band Muse frontman, Matthew Bellamy.
2. For the American surf rock band, please see The Tornadoes or The Hollywood Tornadoes.
Blue Blue Beat
The Tornados Lyrics
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I hear the vultures, don’t turn back
Every day is a panic attack
I hear the vultures, don’t turn back
Do you care about consequences?
Are you tired of talking shit?
Well, it’s not a phenomenonWe are the misery
Don’t be that skeptical
This time it’s personal
Forever we’ll stand
Every day is a panic attack
I hear the vultures, don’t turn back
Every day is a panic attack
I hear the vultures, don’t turn back
You set yourself off for the terrorism
You mark your self a bitch for the liberty
Oh, just say my name
I am anxiety
I wish you drain in blood
Never forget my love
Forever we’ll stand
Do you think you’re alone to let the world burn down?
Do you think you’re alone? No!
The lyrics of The Tornados' "Blue Blue Beat" are heart-wrenching and strike a chord with those who have experienced the pain of a broken heart. The singer jumps on a train in search of a better life, leaving behind a mother who is crying. But his search is in vain, and all he has to show for it is a hole in his heart - the "black heart blues." He finds himself lying face down in the mud, with no one to help him stand up. The hole in his heart, a metaphor for his emotional pain, only grows bigger as he tries to escape. The demons that haunt him won't disappear by running away, and he can't let go of his anger.
The song is a poignant reminder that emotional pain cannot be left behind; it follows us wherever we go, and it takes time and effort to heal. The lyrics are relatable, and the delivery is emotive, with the melody marrying perfectly with the words. The Tornados have created a masterpiece, a song that speaks to the listener's soul and leaves us reminiscing about our own heartbreaks.
Line by Line Meaning
When my days turned to gray
When my life became miserable
I jumped on the train
I left to search for a better life
& no one around could stop my mother cryin'
My departure made my mother very sad
I was travelin' a lot searchin' for a better life
I kept moving around in search of a better situation
But all that I got is the hole in the heart
But I only ended up feeling empty and hollow inside
This is the black heart blues, this is my black heart
I am suffering from a heavy burden of sorrow and pain
Baby, u gonna loose
You will suffer a loss if you continue like this
It sounds for U & me
This is a warning for us both
Now I'm lyin' on the ground face down to the mud
Now I am completely defeated and helpless
& no one around help me to stand up
No one is willing to help me get back on my feet
Well, nothin' has changed since I've tried to escape,
Things have remained the same even though I tried to run away from my problems
But the hole in the heart is gettin' bigger
But my emotional emptiness continues to grow
U can't run forever while the demons livin' nearby your heart
You cannot continue to ignore the emotional pain that is lingering in your heart
U can't let this anger go away
You cannot allow the anger and pain to disappear without addressing them
I've been watchin' for the every step U've done
I have been aware of your every move
I've been watchin' for the every single break
I have been watching closely for any signs of weakness on your part
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@alexdelrio45
@Telstar10000 AWESOME SONG!!! I keep playing this song over and over again. I remember hearing this song back around 1965. I was 5 years old at the time and my cousins which were older then me would play this song quite often on the record player. I loved the song back then, and I still love it today!
@SuperAmos31
think this is one of the Tornados best recordings. I see bass player Ray Randall every year in Whitby where he has been for many years, usually playing at The Station pub by Whitby town station on Wednesdays superamos31
@Richpete001
as much as I have been collecting Tornado's music and having the like for, I never thought there was so much, I have the original vinyl LP with all the group pictured stood behind the old wind up gromophone, and it is still in immaculate condition. Thanks for this posting
@chiefslief1886
make you feel good music !!! thank you
@trappenweisseguy27
Thank you, finally an upload of this song with most of the bass audible 😁
@annie482000
@Richpete001 I also have the LP. I bought my copy in the early 1970s.
@SuperAmos31
Telstar 1000 thanks for the e/m Iknow Ray quite well and have met with him many times at Tornados conventions and JMASgigs as well as at Whitby. Looks like he is still gigging regularly according to his web site .I used to be a member of the Joe Meek Appreciation Society and was on the committee for a few years and got to meet a lot of Joes artists some of them alas are no longer with us but i found most of them to be nice people. superamos31
@craig98shari
Thanks for posting our favorite Tornado song. Do you know what ever happened to any of the members other than drummer Clem? Cheers, Shari and Craig
@philcarter4736
Just about my favourite Tornados song. Jimmy O'Brien is still playing keybords, he's mentioned at http://www.varietycollective.co.uk/entertainers.html and a photo at http://www.opusonebigband.com/function.htm
@annie482000
I have the album you mention