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.
Come On Home
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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You said it was for the best
'Cause I found out the reason why
I'm sorry, baby, that I made you cry
Oh, won't you come on home to me now
I said let's forget about the past
I'm tired of waiting alone to see the light
Baby, baby
I feel inside me no better
That I'm gonna feel forever
Without you near me, I can't explain
What makes you say, what I say over again
Oh, won't you come on home to me now
I said let's forget about the past
I'm tired of waiting alone to see the light
If you're gonna come back to me
Baby, baby
You know I didn't wanna hurt you, now
Believe me, baby, baby
You know I didn't wanna hurt you down
'Cause you walked out of me
Now, I'm sorry
The day you come back to me
Is the only day I will be
The love again, I know it's true
Do what I say, do what I'm asking you
Oh, won't you come on home to me now
I said let's forget about the past
I'm tired of waiting alone to see the light
If you're gonna come back to me
Baby, baby
I said my little baby, baby
Yeah, baby, baby
In The Tremeloes's song "Come On Home," the singer pleads with his former partner to return to him after she left him. He expresses remorse for causing her pain and apologizes for his mistakes in their relationship. The chorus is a plea for her to come back to him and to forget about the past. He is tired of waiting alone and expresses how he cannot explain his feelings without her. He assures her that he did not want to hurt her and that he will be a better partner if she returns.
One interesting aspect of the song is the harmony between the lead vocalist and the chorus. The chorus repeats the main lyrics and creates a sense of unity and support for the lead singer's message. Additionally, the use of repetition emphasizes the singer's desire for his former partner to return to him. The song's use of simple language and repetitive lyrics make it easy to sing along to and remember, making it a popular tune among fans.
Another compelling aspect of the song is its use of music to enhance the message. The slow tempo of the song and the use of emotive instruments like the guitar creates an atmosphere of sadness and contemplation. This mood helps to reinforce the singer's expression of regret and longing for his former partner. The melody of the chorus is catchy, and it captures the essence of the song's message, making it a classic hit.
Overall, "Come On Home" is a poignant song about lost love, regret, and the hope for a second chance. It is a reminder that sometimes the things we want the most are not easy to achieve without sincere apologies and efforts to improve upon ourselves and our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
When you told me you would leavin'
When you told me that you were leaving
You said it was for the best
You said it was for the better
'Cause I found out the reason why
Because I found out why you were leaving
I'm sorry, baby, that I made you cry
I'm sorry that I made you cry, baby
Oh, won't you come on home to me now
Oh, won't you come back home to me now
I said let's forget about the past
I said let's forget about what happened before
I'm tired of waiting alone to see the light
I'm tired of waiting by myself for a happy ending
If you're gonna come back to me
If you're planning to return to me
Baby, baby
Darling, darling
I feel inside me no better
I feel just as bad inside as before
That I'm gonna feel forever
That I'm going to feel this way permanently
Without you near me, I can't explain
I can't describe how I feel when you're not with me
What makes you say, what I say over again
What I keep saying again and again
You know I didn't wanna hurt you, now
You know that hurting you wasn't my intention
Believe me, baby, baby
Trust me, darling, darling
You know I didn't wanna hurt you down
You know that I didn't want to hurt you
'Cause you walked out of me
Because you left me
Now, I'm sorry
And now, I am sorry
The day you come back to me
The day you come back to me
Is the only day I will be
Will be the only day that I will be
The love again, I know it's true
In love again, I know it's true
Do what I say, do what I'm asking you
Follow my lead, do what I'm asking you to do
I said my little baby, baby
I said my darling, darling
Yeah, baby, baby
Yes, darling, darling
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: R.O'SULLIVAN
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Pietro Bausano
Tremenda versión de un tema de Gilbert O'Sullivan que creo que el irlandés nunca grabó, si algún día lo hace no creo que supere a este cover, está excelente para mi!!!! O'Sullivan es mi artista favorito y el hizo una grabación en vivo pero tengo que ser sincero la versión de The Tremeloes es colosal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pietro Bausano
@MARIO HECTOR PELAEZ Saludos también para vos Mario Héctor y gracias por escribir- Disculpá la tardanza en contestar !!!!
MARIO HECTOR PELAEZ
Coincido totalmente Pietro. Gilbert O'Sullivan es un gran artista, pero como decimos x aqui (Argentina)
A la versión de Los Tremeloes no hay con que darleSaludosPietro Bausano
Gracias MARIO HECTOR PELAEZ por hurgar en el baúl de los recuerdos y subir esta gran versión de Los Tremeloes !!!!!!!!
riv1950
Great music, thank you for uploading
Christopher L
Brilliant!
Rob van der Vaart
Wonderful Gilbert O'Sullivan-tune. One time I heard it sung by himself...
Ali Marafie
Romantic ❤
Александр Семко
Super.