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.
Good Day Sunshine
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
I've got something I can laugh about,
I feel good, in a special way.
I'm in love and it's a sunny day.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
We take a walk, the sun is shining down,
Burns my feet as they touch the ground.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree,
I love her and she's loving me.
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine.
I'm so proud to know that she is mine.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine,
Good day sunshine.
The Tremeloes's song 'Good Day Sunshine' is an upbeat and optimistic track that revolves around the joys of a sunny day. The singer expresses his need for happiness and laughter, and how a sunny day provides him with an opportunity to do so. He states that he feels good in a special way because he is in love and the sun is shining, and thereby creates a sense of happiness and warmth. The recurring chorus 'Good day sunshine' represents the singer's exuberance and how he revels in the joy of the moment.
The second verse of the song talks about the pleasures of taking a walk on a sunny day. The sun is so strong that it burns the singer's feet when they touch the ground. However, despite the discomfort, he acknowledges the beauty of the moment and continues to enjoy the warmth of the day. The third verse depicts a couple lying beneath a shady tree and reveling in each other's company. The singer talks about how proud he feels to have his partner by his side, and how their mutual love is enhanced by the sunshine and the warmth of the day.
Overall, 'Good Day Sunshine' is a joyful and optimistic song that celebrates the simple pleasures of life. The repetitive chorus, catchy melody, and upbeat lyrics make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners even today.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day sunshine,
This is a good day with lots of sunshine around.
Good day sunshine,
Another confirmation that today is absolutely amazing and full of sunshine.
Good day sunshine.
The refrain is repeated for emphasis and to reinforce the good feeling of the day.
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
The singer wants to feel joy and happiness during the day, especially when it's sunny outside.
I've got something I can laugh about,
The sunshine is giving the singer something to be happy and laugh about.
I feel good, in a special way.
The sun's rays are making the singer feel extra good in a way that's hard to describe.
I'm in love and it's a sunny day.
Being in love is contributing to the singer's good mood, and the sunshine is making it even better.
We take a walk, the sun is shining down,
The singer and a companion are going for a walk, with the sunshine making it even more enjoyable.
Burns my feet as they touch the ground.
The sunshine is so hot that it's causing the singer's feet to feel like they're burning.
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree,
The pair stop walking and take a break in the shade of a tree.
I love her and she's loving me.
The singer and companion are in a romantic relationship and are enjoying each other's company.
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine.
The singer's companion is feeling confident and attractive in the sunshine.
I'm so proud to know that she is mine.
The singer is happy and proud to be in a relationship with this person on such a lovely day.
Good day sunshine,
The final repetition of the refrain is another way to express the joy of the day.
Good day sunshine,
Another confirmation that today is absolutely amazing and full of sunshine.
Good day sunshine,
The last line is a final exclamation of happiness about the sunny day.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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