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.
You Don't Know Like I Know
The Tremeloes Lyrics
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What that woman has done for me
In the morning, she's my water
In the evening, she's my cup of tea
As long as I live
Wherever trouble lies
I go to her, and like a miracle
You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
She brings her lovin' home now,
Just the way it's supposed to be
What she want, she can get
Tender loving
Well she's ready
Yeah she's ready
Yeah she's ready and willing
As long as I live
Wherever trouble lies
I go to her, and like a miracle
Everything just gets alright
You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
In the morning, she's my water
In the evening, she's my cup of tea
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
Nobody knows like I know
You don't know
You don't know
You don't know
Nobody knows
The Tremeloes's song "You Don't Know Like I Know" is a classic love song that celebrates the unseen qualities that make a relationship special. The singer is addressing a person who may know his partner, but not on the same level that he knows her. He tells them that she is the source of his sustenance, providing him with everything he needs to start and end his day. She is his water in the morning and his cup of tea in the evening, demonstrating how vital she is to his wellbeing. He declares that he can always turn to her in times of trouble, and everything turns out right like magic.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know like I know
You cannot comprehend what I have experienced with her.
What that woman has done for me
The impact of her actions on my life is significant.
In the morning, she's my water
She is a source of life and rejuvenation for me each day.
In the evening, she's my cup of tea
She is comforting and satisfying, like a warm cup of tea, in the evening.
As long as I live
For the duration of my existence, without fail,
Wherever trouble lies
Regardless of the location or circumstances of my hardships,
I go to her, and like a miracle
I turn to her for solace, and it feels like an inexplicable blessing.
Everything just turns out right
All of my problems dissolve when I am with her.
She brings her lovin' home now,
She shares her affection with me in our shared space.
Just the way it's supposed to be
Our relationship is ideal and fulfilling.
What she want, she can get
She possesses the ability to achieve whatever she desires.
Tender loving
Gentle, caring affection.
Well she's ready
She is prepared to provide her affection.
Yeah she's ready
She is eager to share her love.
Yeah she's ready and willing
She is enthusiastic and willing to provide tenderness.
Nobody knows
No one possesses the same understanding.
Nobody knows like I know
No one else has experienced the same impact on their life as I have.
You don't know
You cannot acquire the same comprehension.
Nobody knows
No one else has experienced what I have with her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD JOHNSON, ANDREW PORTER, GREGORY WRIGHT
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