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.
I'm sorry
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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That I was such a fool
I didn't know love could so cruel
You tell me mistakes
Are part being young,
But that doesn't right
I'm sorry, so sorry
Please accept my apology,
But love is blind
And I was too blind to see
The lyrics to The Tremeloes's song I'm Sorry express regret and remorse from the singer about a misunderstanding and a wrong that was done in a relationship. The singer acknowledges their own foolishness and lack of understanding about the cruelty that can often come with love. They admit to their mistake but also question the idea that it's just a part of being young, feeling that it doesn't excuse the hurt that was caused. Ultimately, the singer begs for forgiveness from their partner but also acknowledges that their inability to see what was happening was due to their own blindness towards love.
The tone of the song is filled with sorrowful longing and regret, with the singer's vocals portraying a deep sense of remorse. The focus of the song is on the pain of losing someone and the subsequent desire to make amends, which makes it a relatable theme for many people who have faced similar situations in their own lives. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, with a message that can resonate with many different age groups and cultural backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, so sorry
I deeply regret my actions and want to make amends.
That I was such a fool
I acted foolishly and caused harm.
I didn't know love could so cruel
I was unaware of the potential cruelty that love can bring.
You tell me mistakes
You have informed me that making errors is a common part of growing up.
Are part being young,
Mistakes are inevitable when one is young and inexperienced in life.
But that doesn't right
Despite the explanation that mistakes are normal, it cannot excuse my wrongdoing.
The wrong that's been done
I am aware of the harm I caused and want to make it right.
I'm sorry, so sorry
I reiterate my deep regret and offer my apologies.
Please accept my apology,
I humbly ask for your forgiveness and understanding.
But love is blind
Love can cloud one's judgment and make it difficult to see the situation clearly.
And I was too blind to see
I acknowledge my ignorance and lack of insight into the effects of my actions.
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Written by: RONNIE SELF, DUB ALLBRITTEN
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