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.
Too Many Fish In the Sea
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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(spoken):
Look here, girls: Take this advice & remember always in life.
Into each heart some tears must fall
Though you love & lose you must stand tall
'Cause you all got to cry sometimes, I say, sigh sometimes
Pull yourself together, no use cryin' forever
Because there are
(Too many fish in the sea, too many fish in the sea)
I say, there are short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones
(Too many fish in the sea)
My mother once told me somethin', & every word is true:
Don't waste your time on a fella who doesn't love you
They'll only mislead you, only grieve you
Don't worry about him, let him go, do without him
(chorus)
(instrumental)
If a fish isn't on your line
Bait your hook & keep on tryin'
Don't let him get you down
There's other boys around
(chorus)
I don't want nobody who don't want me
('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
Ain't gonna love nobody who don't love me, now
('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
I don't need nobody who don't need me
('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
I don't want nobody who don't want me, now
('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
Ain't gonna love nobody who don't love me
('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
...& fade
The Tremeloes’s song “Too Many Fish in the Sea” is an inspiring message for all women. The lyrics suggest that women should not cry or feel sad if a man rejects them, as there is an abundance of other men available in the world. The chorus emphasizes that there are all types of men out there, both physically and personality-wise. Therefore, women should never waste their time crying over a man because they are liable to find another one soon.
The song also highlights the words of wisdom that the singer’s mother imparted to him in the past. His mother told him that there is no need to waste time over a man who does not love you because it will only bring misfortune and sadness in the long run. The song suggests that women keep their heads up even when things can feel challenging and that they should always have a positive outlook that there is always an abundance of opportunities to find happiness.
In essence, the lyrics to “Too Many Fish in the Sea” assert that there are always more opportunities in life, and there is no need to be weighed down or sad over someone. The message is very insightful, as it encourages women to recognize their self-worth, and not depend on being accepted by a man to feel validated.
Line by Line Meaning
Look here, girls: Take this advice & remember always in life.
The singer wants to advise the girls listening to the song to never forget that life is full of ups and downs.
Into each heart some tears must fall
Everyone experiences sadness and heartbreak at some point in their life.
Though you love & lose you must stand tall
Even if you go through a heartbreak, you need to be strong and not let it defeat you.
'Cause you all got to cry sometimes, I say, sigh sometimes
Crying and feeling sad is a natural emotion and part of life.
Pull yourself together, no use cryin' forever
It is important to pick yourself up and move on from heartbreak, rather than dwell in sadness forever.
Because there are (Too many fish in the sea, too many fish in the sea)
There are plenty of other potential partners out there.
I say, there are short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones (Too many fish in the sea)
There are various types of people out there, all with different qualities and characteristics.
My mother once told me somethin', & every word is true: Don't waste your time on a fella who doesn't love you
The singer learned from their mother not to waste time with someone who does not return your feelings.
They'll only mislead you, only grieve you Don't worry about him, let him go, do without him
Someone who does not love you will only cause you pain, so it is best to let them go and move on.
If a fish isn't on your line Bait your hook & keep on tryin'
If one potential partner does not work out, keep trying with others.
Don't let him get you down There's other boys around
Do not let rejection or a failed relationship get you down, as there are many other potential partners out there.
I don't want nobody who don't want me ('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
The singer does not want to waste their time on someone who does not reciprocate their feelings when there are many other potential partners to choose from.
Ain't gonna love nobody who don't love me, now ('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
The singer will not waste their love on someone who does not love them back when there are so many other potential partners to choose from.
I don't need nobody who don't need me ('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
The singer does not want to be with someone who does not truly need or value them when there are many other potential partners to choose from.
Ain't gonna love nobody who don't love me ('Cause there's too many fish in the sea)
The singer will not waste their love on someone who does not love them back when there are so many other potential partners to choose from.
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Fuzzbrain61
Phenomenal fuzz guitar break from Ricky Westwood.
@belisarioguerra1279
Original: The Marvelettes ( U.S.A. ) - Too many fish in the sea ( 1964 ). Covers: The Young Rascals ( U.S.A. ) - Too many fish in the sea ( recorded: 1966, released: 9/1/1967 ). The Tremeloes ( U.K. ) - Too many fish in the sea ( 1967 ). Los Yaki ( Mexico ) - Serafín y tres pescaditos ( 196? ).