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.
Right Wheel
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Left hammer raw deal
Ev'rything is upside down.
Tie him in a knot
try
Ev'rything you've got now
Kick him in the dusty ground:
Let it go by by by by by
Give it a try
Let it go by by by by by.
Marriage on the rocks
d'pends
Who said what then
Nobody remember why;
Go before a counsel
Wouldn't let her down feel
Shakin' in your old school tie:
Give it a try...
Horses on the run win
Thirty three to one and
Never put a penny on;
Smiling on the bookie
Tell him that he should be
Better luck the next time son:
Give it a try...
The Tremeloes's song "Right Wheel" is a ballad that cryptically discusses the ups and downs of life's unpredictable nature. The lyrics appear to convey how life's outcomes depend on multiple factors that are often beyond our control. The first verse implies that sometimes things work out with a right wheel (a metaphor for luck or chance), but sometimes one gets a left hammer raw deal (a metaphor for misfortune). This would make everything upside down, and no amount of effort to turn things around by tying the knot or trying everything will solve the problem. The chorus suggests giving up on trying to fix things and just letting them go by.
The second verse seems to reflect on the fragility of marriage and how easily it can fall apart. The singer hints at the importance of communication and memory if one wants to identify the source of the problems that caused the rift. Seeking counsel is the right thing to do, but it can leave one feeling vulnerable and exposed, like being back in school. The chorus's call to give up becomes stronger with each repetition, suggesting that it is futile to keep struggling against life's fickleness. Finally, the third verse describes a gambling scene where, despite the odds, horses win unexpectedly. The singer seems to mock the bookie who was likely favored to win, suggesting that luck is not always on the side of those who think they have it. Ultimately, the chorus suggests that one should not be too attached to one's desires or expectations and let life unfold as it will.
Line by Line Meaning
If you get a right wheel
If you encounter a problem or a difficulty that turns everything upside down
Left hammer raw deal
It may seem unfair or unlucky, like a hammer that hits you unexpectedly from the left
Ev'rything is upside down.
The situation feels disorienting, unsettling and out of control
Tie him in a knot
Try to solve or unravel the situation, but it may be complex like trying to untie a knot
try
Put in some effort, attempt to make things better
Ev'rything you've got now
Do your best, with all the resources and abilities you possess
Kick him in the dusty ground:
The situation might feel frustrating or challenging, like being kicked while you are already down and defeated
Give it a try
Don't give up or lose hope, but also don't expect an easy or guaranteed solution
Let it go by by by by by
Accept the situation and move on, even if it is not perfect or fully resolved
Marriage on the rocks
A relationship in trouble, possibly headed towards separation or divorce
d'pends
Depends on what happened, whose fault it is, and how both partners feel
Who said what then
Communication breakdown, misunderstanding, or disagreement that led to the current situation
Nobody remember why;
The cause of the problem might be forgotten or unclear, but the effects are still being felt
Go before a counsel
Seeking professional help, advice, or mediation from a therapist, lawyer or mediator
Wouldn't let her down feel
Don't want to disappoint or hurt the other person's feelings, but also don't want to compromise your own values or needs
Shakin' in your old school tie:
Feeling nervous, unsure or inexperienced like a student wearing a uniform for the first time
Horses on the run win
A risky but exciting possibility of winning a bet on horse racing
Thirty three to one and
The odds are against you, but the potential payout is very high
Never put a penny on;
You didn't invest anything yet, so you have nothing to lose or regret
Smiling on the bookie
Being confident or optimistic in front of the person who takes your bets
Tell him that he should be
Give unsolicited advice to someone who is supposed to know more about the subject
Better luck the next time son:
Accept the result, even if it's disappointing, and hope for better outcomes in the future
Give it a try...
The chorus repeats the message of not giving up, trying your best, and accepting the consequences of your actions
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frank Wachtmeister
Immer noch ein toller Song !!!
Markius Dominguez
I love rock n roll solo conocedores del buen rock for ever
JaggerKiss Martínez
Las rolas que se escuchan en CD Neza.
Saludos amigos
John Ryder
Only just heard this they were brilliant
steve hewitt
Beauty. Can anyone upload "Take It Easy" ( b-side of this ). WHAT A TUNE !!
Maurice Taylor
Its called take it easy
carl kane
fantastic song didnt chart strange but ce la vie.