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.
Baby
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Keep walking a long and lonely mile
And every time I do
I keep seeing this picture of you
Here comes my baby, here she comes now
And it becomes as no surprise to me
With another guy
Well, here comes my baby, here she comes now
Walking with a love, with a love that's oh, so fine
Never to be mine, no matter how I try
You'll never walk alone
And you're forever talking on the phone
I try to call you names
But every time it comes out the same
Here comes my baby, here she comes now
And it becomes as no surprise to me
With another guy
Well, here comes my baby, here she comes now
Walking with a love, with a love that's oh, so fine
Never to be mine, no matter how I try
Here comes my baby, here she comes now
And it becomes as no surprise to me
With another guy
Well, here comes my baby, here she comes now
Walking with a love, with a love that's oh, so fine
Never to be mine, no matter how I try
The above lyrics depict a man who is walking alone on a lonely mile and can't stop thinking about the woman he loves who is now with another man. He confesses that every time he thinks of her, the image of her pops up in his head. Suddenly, he sees her walking towards him with another man who seems to be her current lover. The man expresses that it's no shock to him as he has been expecting it, but he still can't help the feeling of jealousy towards the other guy.
He tries to console himself by saying that she will never walk alone, and she always talks on the phone. The man admits that he has called her names in frustration, but it doesn't change the way he feels about her. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the arrival of the woman and her lover while the man watches and admires her from a distance. He acknowledges that her love is so fine, but it's never going to be his, no matter how hard he tries.
The song captures the pain of unrequited love and the agony of watching someone you love with another person. The use of the phrase "Here comes my baby" creates a sense of anticipation, but it is juxtaposed with the realization that she is coming with someone else. The song's tone is wistful, and the lyrics are melancholic, highlighting the futile efforts of a man who has lost his love to another.
Line by Line Meaning
In the midnight moonlight hour
Late at night, when the moon is up and the world is peaceful
Keep walking a long and lonely mile
Continuing on a lonely journey for a long distance, feeling isolated and disconnected from others
And every time I do, I keep seeing this picture of you
Each time I walk, my mind is filled with vivid images of you
Here comes my baby, here she comes now
My lover is approaching
And it becomes as no surprise to me, with another guy
It's not unexpected to see her with another man
Walking with a love, with a love that's oh, so fine
She is walking with someone who appears to be the love of her life
Never to be mine, no matter how I try
No matter how much effort I put in, I know that she will never be mine
You'll never walk alone
You will always have someone by your side
And you're forever talking on the phone
You're always on the phone, chatting with someone
I try to call you names
I attempt to insult you
But every time it comes out the same
But each time, the insult is just a repetition of the last
Lyrics © Bocu Music USA
Written by: Cat Stevens
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@phillipeskelsen6069
i Knew them personally as a kid lived round the corner to me and my sister Brian`s dad owned the Butchers shop. We Lived in Rugby Road Dagenham . I had the opportunity with my sister to go into the front room and here the real practice. Ill never forget that . That is something i will never forget . and now play Guitar x
@francishruszka7429
Gosh! What a great memory to have!
@jabedurrahman3193
genuinely cool!
@davidrobbio9816
You’re a lucky guy Phil to hear them practice that particular tune ...every time I hear it my mood improves
@kobiashkenazi3337
So You are a lucky guy 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@aragorn1959
Brilliant tale. Brian Poole and his family who ran a butchers. Amazing
@TheDavidBowers
Just found this after decades ... what a simply awesome, fun song!! An unsung classic!
@alanm1894
We need more of this music today.
@AltoonaYourPiano
This song has the perfect amount of cowbell.
@robertrindler2080
A classic tune! Always makes me smile.