Once Poole had left, and after a couple of near misses, rhythm guitarist and keyboard player Alan Blakely took over leadership of the group, and Len 'Chip' Hawkes (father of 1990s hitmaker Chesney Hawkes) replaced bassist Alan Howard. They started an even more successful hit run in 1967 with Cat Stevens' “Here Comes My Baby”; “Suddenly You Love Me”, “Hello World”, and “My Little Lady”, and their number-one recording of an old Four Seasons' B-side “Silence Is Golden”. Both this last single and “Here Comes My Baby” also entered the U.S. Top Twenty. All members shared vocals, though most of the songs featured either Hawkes or drummer Dave Munden as the lead singer. Guitarist Ricky West sang lead vocal on "Silence Is Golden". Their regular hits were accompanied by frequent appearances on BBC's Top of the Pops television programme. Their songs were popular with younger music fans and parents rather than rock music fans. Altogether, without Poole the group had nine UK Top Twenty hits.
“Me and My Life” was a hit in 1970, but the group did themselves no favours when an interview in the weekly paper Melody Maker quoted them as calling the fans who had bought their earlier singles 'silly suckers'. Their album Master failed to sell well, and they had no British hits after "Hello Buddy" in 1971.
After the hits
Their music is still available on CD, and they quite often play concerts and are part of the pop-revival shows that constantly tour the UK. Their line-up changed several times from 1972 onwards, with Munden remaining the only constant member. Hawkes pursued a solo career for a while, and Blakely produced records for other acts, including the Rubettes and Mungo Jerry. In 1983 the original quartet reformed and narrowly missed the charts with their cover version of the Europop hit "Words".
As a soloist, Poole failed to chart with subsequent records, but pursued a successful cabaret career. In 1996 his daughters Karen and Shellie hit the charts as post-Alanis Morissette popsters Alisha's Attic. Blakely died from cancer in June 1996, leaving Munden and West to continue in concert with newer recruits Dave Fryar (bass) and Joe Gillingham (keyboards). In 2005 Fryar was replaced by Jeff Brown.
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The Class Of 64
In April 2004, at the request of The Animals who were about to do their 40th anniversary tour, Hawkes was asked to form a band to tour with The Animals. This he did, bringing together a true supergroup also including Mick Avory (ex-The Kinks), Eric Haydock (ex-The Hollies), who have teamed up to perform as The Class of 64, also featuring guitarists, Telecaster Ted Tomlin and Graham Pollock. The band have toured around the world, recorded an album of past band hits and a new single.
Angel of the Morning
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Not if my love can't bind your heart
And there's no need to take a stand
For it was I who chose to start
I see no need to take me home
I'm old enough to face the dawn
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
Then slowly turn away
Maybe the sun's light will be dim
And it won't matter anyhow
If morning's echo says we've sinned
Well, it was what I wanted now
And if we're victims of the night
I won't be blinded by the light
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
Then slowly turn away
I won't beg you to stay with me
Through the tears of the day, of the years
Baby, baby, baby
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
The Tremeloes's song Angel of the Morning is a beautiful and poignant love ballad that speaks to the complex and multifaceted nature of love, desire, and heartbreak. The opening lines of the song, "There'll be no strings to bind your hands / Not if my love can't bind your heart," suggest a relationship that is free from the constraints of traditional expectations and societal norms. The singer acknowledges that they have chosen to initiate this relationship and that they are old enough to face whatever consequences may come with their actions. The lines "Maybe the sun's light will be dim / And it won't matter anyhow" suggest that the singer is aware that this relationship may not last, but they are willing to take the risk and enjoy it while it lasts.
The title of the song, "Angel of the Morning," speaks to the idea that the singer's lover is like a guardian angel, there to protect and guide them as they navigate the uncertain waters of love and desire. The chorus, "Just call me angel of the morning, (angel) / Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby / Just call me angel of the morning, (angel) / Then slowly turn away," reinforces this idea by suggesting that the lover is the one who is in control, gently guiding the singer while also preparing them for the inevitability of their departure. In the final lines of the song, "I won't beg you to stay with me / Through the tears of the day, of the years / Baby, baby, baby / Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)," the singer acknowledges that they cannot force their lover to stay, but they can still cherish the fleeting moments they have together.
Overall, The Tremeloes's song Angel of the Morning is a beautiful and heartfelt ode to the fragility and beauty of love. It speaks to the many nuances and complexities of relationships, from the initial rush of desire to the eventual heartbreak and pain that comes with the end of a romance.
Line by Line Meaning
There'll be no strings to bind your hands
I won't try to control you in any way
Not if my love can't bind your heart
I can't force you to love me
And there's no need to take a stand
You don't have to make a decision now
For it was I who chose to start
I'm the one who initiated this
I see no need to take me home
I don't want to cause any problems or drama
I'm old enough to face the dawn
I can handle being alone
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
Think of me fondly as you go about your day
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby
Show me some affection before you go
Maybe the sun's light will be dim
The future is uncertain
And it won't matter anyhow
But I won't care either way
If morning's echo says we've sinned
If we've done something wrong
Well, it was what I wanted now
I have no regrets
And if we're victims of the night
If bad things happen to us
I won't be blinded by the light
I won't be fooled by false hope
I won't beg you to stay with me
I won't plead with you to change your mind
Through the tears of the day, of the years
Through whatever hardships come our way
Baby, baby, baby
My love for you is strong
Just call me angel of the morning, (angel)
Remember me with affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chip Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tonyapthorpe1751
RIP Dave. You and the Tremeloes made the world an happier place to live in.
@ianbentley7276
AGREED
@briangannaway2876
Tony, a lovely comment. Yes real musicians and Dave really could sing.
@joelast645
if he is going to do a song...do not change the lyrics...some guys are so homophobic they always have to mess up by changing the lyrics to make the song sound more hetero...which is stupid....he did an awful version of this song,
@MrRoostercrow
Gotta respect the origin of everything presented to us in the form of music.
@evaheiser4083
Danke an die Tremeloes, für eure tollen Songs.RIP Dave.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@janhysek7736
Tak se zpívalo za mých mladých let! Překrásné!
@mabdog1988
Glad to see them all together. And they still seem to be having fun and sound wonderful. Thanks for the video softsteps.
@eskay4551
Running through all the versions of this song I could find, and this was a pleasant surprise. Better than 95 percent.
@stevensaunders9080
I go through different versions of songs, too. Billie Davis did the best version of this song.