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.
Me and My Life
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Hey Daddy, put your whip away
I wish, I was away, away, away
Hey mama
Maybe I'm a loner but I've got to say
Hey, I've got to try to break away
I wish, I was away, away, away
Wouldn't I like to have my own mind
Living on my own [Incomprehensible] just fine
Oh, me and my life
Me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Mama, let me go, I don't want to stay
Hey Daddy, put your whip away
I wish, I was away, away, away
Hey mama
Wouldn't I like to have my own mind
Living on my own [Incomprehensible] just fine
Oh, me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Me and my life
Oh, me and my life
Me and my life, me and my life
Oh, me and my life
The Tremeloes' song Me and My Life is all about the struggle for independence and freedom from parental control. The song's lyrics stand out as a plea for freedom, as the singer begs his parents to let him go, expressing his desire to have his own life and to live on his own terms. The lyrics are particularly effective as they are simple and easy to understand, and the catchy chorus serves to reinforce the singer's need for freedom.
The song speaks to a universal experience of wanting to be free from the constraints of authority and to live life on one's own terms. It highlights the tension between parents and their children, as they seek to exert control over their offspring. The lyrics suggest a degree of conflict within the family unit, as the singer's desire for independence is met with resistance from his parents. The song's general message is one of hope for young people, as it suggests that there is always hope for a better future, even when things seem difficult.
In conclusion, The Tremeloes' Me and My Life is a timeless classic that speaks to the human desire for freedom and independence. Its catchy melody and straightforward lyrics make it a memorable song that continues to resonate with people of all ages. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its power to connect with listeners and to inspire them to pursue their dreams and to fight for their freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama, let me go, I don't want to stay
Mother, I request that you release me from my current situation as I have no desire to remain here any longer.
Hey Daddy, put your whip away
Father, please cease any attempts to control me through physical force or punishment.
I wish, I was away, away, away
I yearn for an escape from this environment and long to be physically distanced from it.
Hey mama
Mother, please hear my plea and understand my desire for change.
Maybe I'm a loner but I've got to say
I may be a solitary figure, but I must express my frustrations and desires.
Hey, I've got to try to break away
I must make an effort to separate myself from this environment and forge my own path.
Wouldn't I like to have my own mind
It would be ideal if I had the freedom to think and act independently, without interference or control from others.
Living on my own [Incomprehensible] just fine
I am confident that I am capable of living on my own and making my own decisions, regardless of any obstacles or challenges that may arise.
Oh, me and my life
It is my personal responsibility to take control of my life and make it what I want it to be.
Me and my life
Only I can shape the direction and outcome of my own life, independent from external influences.
Oh, me and my life
I am the one who must live with the consequences of my decisions and actions, and therefore must take responsibility for them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALAN BLAKLEY
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Mama let me go I don't want to stay
Hey daddy put your whip away
I wish I was away away away
Hey mama
Maybe I'm a loner but I've got to say
Hey I've got to try to break away
I wish I was away away away
Hey mama
Wouldn't I like to have my own mind ?
Livin' on my own'd might work just fine
Oh me and my life
Oh me and my life!
Gosh: the soundtrack to my life!
[loved this tune since the first time I heard it]..
@jimsimpson1006
1970. I was 16, still at school doing 'O' levels and this song spoke to me so much. I think the album it was taken from, "Master", was pretty much a last hurrah for The Tremeloes.
@Thereishope664
Wow!, this song just popped into my head. Haven't heard it since 1970 when I was 12. One of the first records I bought, on CBS if I recall.
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@manfredbeuth2921
What a very great song from the Tremeloes!!!!!! Nearly forgotten, what a pity!!!!!! Love "me and my life" forever!!!!!!
@horamoraginhoramoragin7422
ME AND MY LIFE una de mis canciones favoritas de mi juventud a principio de los 70. Siempre digo que el Todopoderoso nos regaló una epoca con los mejores grupos musicales que han existido (en rock y salsa). Soy afortunado de haber sido joven en las décadas de los 60 y 70 (uff que vigor jajaja)
@manuelacosta2088
Nice song, nice sound, nice times....joy and youth. Thank you very much "Tremeloes"! Best regards
@manuelacosta2088
For always!.... Thanks.
@bernardetteserra9906
Muito gira!
@mthokozisincube4879
@@bernardetteserra9906 my brothers used to play it in the old days