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.
Take It Easy
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Two can make a dream so real.
One can talk about being in love.
Two can see how it really feels.
One can wish upon a star.
Two can make a wish come true, yeah.
One can stand alone in the dark.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby.,
just me and you.
You know it takes two.
One can have a broken heart
living in misery.
Two can really ease the pain
like a perfect remedy.
One can be alone in a bar,
like an island he's all alone.
Two can make just any place
seem just like bein' at home.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby.,
just me and you.
You know it takes two.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby,
just me and you.
You know it takes two.
Yeah.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby,
just me and you.
You know it takes two. Ha!
One can go out to a movie
looking for a special treat.
Two can make that single movie
something really kind of sweet.
And one can take a walk in the moonlight
thinking that's it's really nice.
But two lovers walking hand in hand
is like adding just a pinch of spice.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby.,
just me and you.
You know it takes two.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby,
just me and you.
You know it takes two.
Ooh doo doo doo doo.
Ooh doo doo doo doo.
Ooh doo doo doo doo.
Ooh.
It takes two, baby.
It takes two, baby,
just me and you.
You know it takes two. Ha!
It takes two, baby, yeah yeah,
Me and you, just me and you.
It takes two, baby.
The lyrics of The Tremeloes's song Take It Easy are about the power of two people joining forces and working towards a common goal. The song emphasizes that two people can accomplish much more than one person alone, and that the love and support of a partner can make all the difference. The verses give examples of situations where two people can create something greater than on their own, such as making a dream come true or turning a lonely bar into a cozy home with the company of a partner. The chorus repeats the message that it takes two people, just me and you, to make things happen and create happy memories together.
The song's upbeat tempo and sweet melody perfectly match the lyrics' positive message. The vocal harmonies are smooth and catchy, inviting the listener to sing along and celebrate the power of love and partnership. Take It Easy was a hit in 1965, reaching number three on the UK charts and number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song became a staple of the band's live performances and remains a popular oldie to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
One can have a dream, baby.
One person can have a vision or goal for the future.
Two can make a dream so real.
Working together as a team, two people can bring that vision into reality.
One can talk about being in love.
One person can speak about love, but it may not mean as much without someone to share it with.
Two can see how it really feels.
When two people are in love, they can both experience and understand the depth of their feelings for each other.
One can wish upon a star.
One has the ability to hope for something better in life.
Two can make a wish come true, yeah.
Two people may be able to work together to make that hope or dream a reality.
One can stand alone in the dark.
One may feel lonely and helpless in difficult times.
Two can make a light shine through.
Together, two people can provide each other with hope and support, even in the darkest of moments.
It takes two, baby.
To achieve great things in life, whether it be love or any other goal, teamwork and cooperation are necessary.
One can have a broken heart living in misery.
A person can experience great sadness and despair when facing heartbreak or difficulties in life.
Two can really ease the pain like a perfect remedy.
Having someone to share the burden of heartbreak or difficult times can make it easier to bear and provide a sense of comfort and healing.
One can be alone in a bar, like an island he's all alone.
One may feel isolated and lonely even in a crowded or social environment.
Two can make just any place seem just like bein' at home.
Being with someone special can make any setting feel comfortable and enjoyable, even when away from home.
One can go out to a movie looking for a special treat.
A person can seek out entertainment or pleasure alone.
Two can make that single movie something really kind of sweet.
Sharing that experience with someone else, even just watching a movie, can make it a more memorable and enjoyable experience.
And one can take a walk in the moonlight thinking that's it's really nice.
One may appreciate the beauty of nature on their own.
But two lovers walking hand in hand is like adding just a pinch of spice.
Walking together with someone special can add a new level of excitement and romance to a simple activity like taking a walk.
Ooh doo doo doo doo.
Non-verbal vocalization for emphasis and to maintain the song's rhythm.
It takes two, baby, yeah yeah,
Reiteration of the main theme of the song, which is that cooperation and partnership are necessary to achieve success and happiness.
Me and you, just me and you.
Emphasizing that the focus is on the partnership between the two people in love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sylvia Moy, William Stevenson
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