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.
By The Way
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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After all the years of lovin'
After all the tears are far away
You could throw away
All the dreams we build together
Can't believe you mean the things you say
In your eyes, in your face
And I think about a man with a lot to say
In my mind, in my place
By the way, by the way
What can I do to make you stay?
By the way, by the way
What can I do to make you stay?
Now I find myself
Begging for the very first time
On my knees I crawl to you today
I remember you with a loving way
In your eyes, in your face
And I think about a man with a lot to say
In my mind, in my place
By the way, by the way
What can I do to make you stay?
By the way, by the way
What can I do to make you stay?
(Repeat and fade)
The lyrics to The Tremeloes's song "By the Way" express the singer's disbelief and heartbreak over their partner's sudden decision to leave. The song goes through the stages of confusion and sadness, as the singer tries to understand why their dreams of the future together have been shattered. The lyrics are filled with memories of happier times and a longing to return to them. The repeated phrase "by the way" could be interpreted as an attempt to bridge the gap between the past and the present, to remind the partner of what they once had and what they could have again if they stay.
The lyrics are a powerful statement on the fragility of relationships and the impact that one person's choices can have on the other. Despite the heartbreak, the singer is willing to go to great lengths to keep their relationship intact. The repeated chorus of "What can I do to make you stay?" is a testament to the singer's devotion and their desire to work through whatever obstacles lay ahead.
Overall, "By the Way" is a poignant reminder that love can be both wonderful and incredibly painful, and that sometimes all we can do is try our best to hold onto what we have.
Line by Line Meaning
You mean to say
Are you really trying to say
After all the years of lovin'
After all the time we spent together in love
After all the tears are far away
After all the sadness and pain have faded
You could throw away
You could just discard
All the dreams we build together
All the hopes and aspirations we shared
Can't believe you mean the things you say
I have trouble believing that what you're saying is truthful
I remember you with a loving way
I recall how I used to feel love for you
In your eyes, in your face
When I look at you, in the way you look and express yourself
And I think about a man with a lot to say
I imagine a man, perhaps myself, who has much to communicate
In my mind, in my place
In my thoughts, in my current situation
By the way, by the way
Incidentally, as a side note
What can I do to make you stay?
What actions can I take to convince you to remain here with me?
Now I find myself
I find that I am currently
Begging for the very first time
Begging, something I haven't ever done before
On my knees I crawl to you today
I reach out to you, now humbly and submissively
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Floorshop Carlisle
The top high harmony is what makes this song --RIP Dave Munden .
aroldo bacchi
Isso sim era uma banda digna de ser escutada. Tudo bonito. Canção, interpretação e acompanhamento, além do arranjo. Espetaculo!!
AnneCherch
Just love these guys.💖 What a beautiful song.
José Maranhão
This is the best song of the world! Simply fantastic!!!
wcheebh
This is the first time I'm seeing them sing this song - one of my favorite. By the Way, thanks for upload.
Pilar Martinez
Chip the best voice. Beautiful man. Forever.
Shona McCartney
The Darling Tremloes love them and all their songs ❤👍
Babie Bitch
Chippy's voice is killing me
Michael Holmes
This song should have got in the top ten superb top top group
Trey Trapani
Good to hear a live version