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' βHere Comes My Babyβ; βSuddenly You Love Meβ, βHello Worldβ, and βMy Little Ladyβ, and their number-one recording of an old Four Seasons' B-side βSilence Is Goldenβ. Both this last single and βHere Comes My Babyβ 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.
βMe and My Lifeβ 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.
Twist and Shout
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on baby)
Well let's work it on out (work it on out)
Well, work it on out (work it on out)
Yeah, you look so good (look so good)
Well, you got me goin', now (got me goin')
Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on baby)
Well let's work it on out (work it on out)
Well, you twist, little girl (twist, little girl)
Yeah, you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now (twist a little closer)
So that I know that you're mine (know you're mine)
Wow
Ah (ah)
Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
Well, you twist, little girl (twist, little girl)
Yeah, you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now (twist a little closer)
So that I know that you're mine (know you're mine)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up baby)
Ah (ah)
The Tremeloes' "Twist and Shout" is an upbeat rock and roll track, released in 1962. The song opens with the singer urging the listener to "shake it up" and "twist and shout." The chorus is a joyful, repetitive call to the listener to dance and move their body, set against a bouncy guitar riff. The song combines elements of rock and roll, R&B, and soul, with a driving rhythm section and catchy, melodic vocals.
The lyrics of "Twist and Shout" are primarily focused on the physicality of dancing and moving to music. The singer is encouraging the listener to let loose and have fun on the dance floor. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his admiration for the person he's dancing with β "you look so good," "you twist so fine" β and at the end of the song, he declares his ownership of them: "so that I know that you're mine." The song has a playful, carefree energy that makes it an enduring classic of the rock and roll genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
Encouragement to break out of one's comfort zone and show off some attitude
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Suggesting a wild and passionate approach to dancing and making merry
C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now (come on baby)
Urging one's partner to come closer and make the most of the moment
Well let's work it on out (work it on out)
Indicating a desire to indulge in a vigorous and fun-filled activity
Yeah, you look so good (look so good)
Complimenting the partner on their physical appearance
Well, you got me goin', now (got me goin')
Admitting to being aroused and inspired by the partner's energy and enthusiasm
Just like I knew that you would (like I knew you would)
Expressing satisfaction that the partner is living up to expectations
Well, you twist, little girl (twist, little girl)
Praising the partner's dancing skills and demonstrating affection in playful terms
Yeah, you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Paying attention to the partner's grace, poise, and rhythm
Come on and twist a little closer, now (twist a little closer)
Asking for more intimacy and connection with the partner
So that I know that you're mine (know you're mine)
Asserting a sense of ownership and belonging in a playful and flirtatious manner
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now (shake it up baby)
An invitation to keep the party going and enjoy each other's company
Ah (ah)
An exclamation of excitement or ecstasy
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley
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@woodyandbuzz1960
I can hear LaBamba in there. These guys were one of the best bands out there. Great musicians.
@michaelaussie1
i seem to remember a little known band called the Beatles released a pretty hot version of this song?!?
@Susie196921
Sounds more like a version that Richie Valens would have done!
@pjh1952
Anyone got the B side to this? I think it was called We Know. I heard it ONCE the year it came out and it just stuck in my mind. Would be fascinating to here it again.
@simplyscrummy
You're quite welcome, marks--I'm glad you found it.
@simplyscrummy
@saemikneu Thanks for sharing that information, saemikneu...
@vashna3799
wonder why Tremolomania never caught on?
@simplyscrummy
merci, TheMightyBo1--je connais très peu la guitare électrique.
@lonsktube
This is a gem! What sort of guitars, amps, and drums did The Tremeloes use?
@simplyscrummy
Hey, thanks, mon ami! I got most of that--I know some French (and Portuguese helps with what I don't understand.) Anyway, I agree that it is a most badass guitar. Used to play acoustic guitar, but haven't in awhile--never electric, unfortunately, yet. I read that the Jaguar was a good guitar for people with small hands, which seems to be the case with the fellow in the video.