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.
Girl from Nowhere
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Yes, she took me by the hand
Fortified me when she said to me
I'm the girl from nowhere land
Looking for a nowhere man
Was it me you really chose?
There is something you should know
Was it me you really chose
Take a look at all of those
Say what you like, I don't mind
You can do a lot for me
I can fall so easily
Would you be so very kind
Do a favour for my mind
So confusing, have to clear my mind
Would you be so really kind
Ba-ba-pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
Ba-ba-pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
The Tremeloes's song "Girl from Nowhere" is a tale of a woman who appears out of nowhere, and the lead singer is smitten with her. She claims to be from "nowhere land" and is looking for a "nowhere man." The singer is unsure if he is the one she has chosen and feels inadequate compared to other men she may have come across. However, he is still attracted to her and wants to know if there is a chance for them. Throughout the song, the singer asks her to be kind and put his mind at ease, but the woman's true intentions remain a mystery.
The song is an allegory for how someone can come into our lives and make a profound impact, yet we know very little about them. It is a metaphor for love and relationships, where often we may not understand why we are drawn to someone, but the attraction is still there. The lyrics also evoke a sense of uncertainty and insecurity, as the singer questions if he is good enough for the woman from nowhere.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the girl form nowhere land
The girl is mysterious and unknown to everyone.
Yes, she took me by the hand
She led me towards something new and exciting.
Fortified me when she said to me
She made me feel stronger and confident when she expressed her feelings.
I'm the girl from nowhere land
She confirms her origins for a second time, making the artist aware that she is different from everyone else.
Looking for a nowhere man
She is searching for someone as mysterious and elusive as herself.
Was it me you really chose?
The singer is unsure if he is the one that the girl wants.
There is something you should know
He is apprehensive and hints to knowing there is something he doesn't understand.
I'm a plain and simple type of bloke
He describes himself as basic and uncomplicated.
Take a look at all of those
He questions if she is interested in anyone else.
Say what you like, I don't mind
He is unbothered by whatever criticism she may have.
You can do a lot for me
He hints at wanting her to do something for him, although it remains unclear what it is.
I can fall so easily
He confesses to being susceptible to her charms.
Would you be so very kind
He asks her for a favor.
Do a favour for my mind
He wants her to help him with his confusion and uncertainty.
So confusing, have to clear my mind
He is befuddled and unsure, and he seeks guidance.
Would you be so really kind
He insists on wanting her assistance.
Ba-ba-pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
An interjection with no significance.
Writer(s): Blaikley, Hawkes Copyright: Marquis Songs Usa
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.