The original line-up was Miles Hunt (whose uncle Bill Hunt was keyboard player with Wizzard), Malcolm Treece, Rob "The Bass Thing" Jones (d. 1993) and Martin Gilks (d. 2006). The group originated from an earlier collaboration with group members of Pop Will Eat Itself (aka PWEI), called From Eden, which had Miles Hunt on the drums.
In 1990, Martin Bell (aka, Fiddlie), an accomplished fiddle and banjo instrumentalist, joined the band and Paul Clifford replaced Rob Jones on the bass after Jones left the band.
The band initially split on July 14, 1994 at the Phoenix Festival near Stratford-on-Avon, with Miles Hunt forming Vent 414 and Malc Treece, Martin Gilks and Paul Clifford teaming up with ex-Eat frontman, Ange Dolittle, to form We Know Where You Live.
Following the split of Vent 414, Miles Hunt took to touring an acoustic solo show performing old favourites and new material. During this period, he toured and released an album under banner of The Miles Hunt Club, featuring Stuart Quinnel and Andres Karu (who would later featuring in subsequent line-ups of The Wonder Stuff) as well as Michael Ferentino fom the Amazing Meet Project.
The band later reformed for a few live tours from 2000 onwards including a sell out 5 night residency at The Forum, London. For this incarnation, Stuart Quinnel took over on bass from Paul Clifford.
Their first new album for over a decade, Escape From Rubbish Island, was released in September 2004. The line-up for this album was Hunt and Treece plus Andres Karu and Mark McCarthy (formally of Radical Dance Faction).
This line-up (plus Erica Nockalls on violin) continued into 2006 with the release of their new album Suspended By Stars.
Scheduled for 2011 is a tour supporting The Levellers for which the line up has changed again, with Andres Karu being replaced on drums by ex-Pop Will Eat Itself member Fuzz Townshend.
Get Together
The Wonder Stuff Lyrics
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Hear a way we die.
You can make the mountains ring,
Hear the angels cry.
Tho' the dove is on the wing
You need not know why.
Hey, people now,
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
Some will come and some will go,
We shall surely pass.
When the wind that left us here,
Returns for us at last.
We are but a moment's sunlight,
Fading on the grass.
Hey, people now,
Smile on your brother.
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
Hey, people now,
Smile on your brother.
Let me see you get together,
Love one another right now.
If you hear the song I'm singing,
You will understand.
You hold the key to love and fear,
All in your trembling hand.
One key unlocks them both, you know,
It's at your command.
The Wonder Stuff's song "Get Together" is an uplifting tune that speaks about the importance of love, unity, and togetherness. The opening lines of the song, "Love is but a song we sing, Hear a way we die," shows how love is something that brings people together, and when it is absent, people feel disunited, depressed, and disconnected from one another. The songwriter is saying that love is something that can fill the void and create a sense of unity and belonging, even in the face of death.
The second verse, "Some will come and some will go, We shall surely pass. When the wind that left us here, Returns for us at last," shows that life is transient, but love can create a bond that transcends the material world. "We are but a moment's sunlight, Fading on the grass," illustrates how life is fleeting, and it is best to enjoy our time together, making the most of every moment.
The chorus, "Hey, people now, Smile on your brother. Let me see you get together, Love one another right now," encourages people to stop their squabbling and come together in love and brotherhood. The message is clear, love and unity are key to the survival of the human race, and it is up to everyone to do their part to make sure that happens no matter the time or cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is but a song we sing,
Love may be beautiful and noteworthy, but it fades away before we know it.
Hear a way we die.
The sound of our inevitable death is always present in this life.
You can make the mountains ring,
You have the power to create change in the world.
Hear the angels cry.
Your actions can bring joy or pain to others, and these consequences can be far reaching.
Tho' the dove is on the wing
Even if peace and happiness seem to be present, it doesn't necessarily mean we understand why.
You need not know why.
Sometimes it's best to just enjoy the moment, rather than questioning its purpose.
Hey, people now,
The tone shifts toward addressing the listener directly.
Smile on your brother.
Be kind and empathetic toward your fellow human beings.
Let me see you get together,
Come together as a community and collaborate for the betterment of all.
Love one another right now.
Act with love and compassion toward everyone, no matter their situation.
Some will come and some will go,
Everything is temporary and everyone moves through life differently.
We shall surely pass.
All of us will eventually die.
When the wind that left us here,
It's unclear why certain things happen or why certain people leave our lives.
Returns for us at last.
But it's important to recognize that everything comes full circle eventually.
We are but a moment's sunlight,
Compared to the grand scale of the universe, human life is fleeting and brief.
Fading on the grass.
Ultimately, we will all return to the earth after we die.
If you hear the song I'm singing,
The artist hopes that the listener connects with their message.
You will understand.
By embracing love and kindness, you'll begin to see the world differently.
You hold the key to love and fear,
As an individual, you have the power to choose whether love or fear dominates your actions.
All in your trembling hand.
These choices may feel daunting, but it's up to you to decide your path.
One key unlocks them both, you know,
At the end of the day, love and fear are simply two sides of the same coin.
It's at your command.
So it's up to you to decide which path you'll take and how you'll treat the world around you.
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