Tight Fit are a British pop group who had a number of hits in the early 198… Read Full Bio ↴Tight Fit are a British pop group who had a number of hits in the early 1980s, including a UK number 1 (for three weeks) with their cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1982. The group had two completely different line-ups - the first (a group of session singers) in 1981 and a male/female trio in 1982. The original lineup reformed in 2010.
In 1981, record producer Ken Gold came up with the idea to record a single made up of a medley of 60s songs. The medley trend was in full swing at this time, following the success of Starsound and their Stars on 45 singles. He put together a group of male/female session singers and released "Back to the 60s" under the title Tight Fit. The song became a hit in the Summer and reached No.4 in the UK Charts. A follow-up, "Back to the 60s Part 2" was released soon after and also hit the UK top 40.
Later in the year record producer Tim Friese-Greene recorded the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" with another group of session singers. The song was released in early 1982 again under the title Tight Fit. The song gained instant attention and so a group was formed to front it. Dancer, singer and male model Steve Grant was teamed up with female singers Denise Gyngell and Julie Harris. The song reached No.1 in the UK for three weeks and the line-up were catapulted into sudden and unexpected stardom.
Satisfied that this line-up could actually sing in their own right, Friese-Greene produced their next single, "Fantasy Island" - a song which had been in the Dutch Eurovision Song Contest heats. The song, in a very similar vein to pop group ABBA, also became a success and reached No.5 in May.
The group then set about recording an album as well as rehearsing for their first tour. A third single was released in August. "Secret Heart" wasn't as big as a success as the previous two and stalled at No.41. The debut album was released soon after, but coincided with both Harris and Gyngell leaving the group. Both unhappy with their contract, they claimed that they weren't receiving any royalties from their hits and were being paid a paltry wage to tour the world as well as recording sessions, TV appearances and magazine interviews. Swiftly, two new female singers were employed to take their place and the group released another single, "I'm Undecided" - a song from the album, with new vocals. The song failed to make the UK Charts and this signalled the end of Tight Fit's brief pop stardom. In an interview, Harris stated that the public didn't take to the new line-up and had she and Gyngell been still with the group, it would have likely been a hit.
The following year, Tight Fit released one more single - a cover of Stephen Stills' "Love the One You're With". Under the banner Steve Grant with Tight Fit, the song completely missed the chart and the group duly split-up.
In 1981, record producer Ken Gold came up with the idea to record a single made up of a medley of 60s songs. The medley trend was in full swing at this time, following the success of Starsound and their Stars on 45 singles. He put together a group of male/female session singers and released "Back to the 60s" under the title Tight Fit. The song became a hit in the Summer and reached No.4 in the UK Charts. A follow-up, "Back to the 60s Part 2" was released soon after and also hit the UK top 40.
Later in the year record producer Tim Friese-Greene recorded the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" with another group of session singers. The song was released in early 1982 again under the title Tight Fit. The song gained instant attention and so a group was formed to front it. Dancer, singer and male model Steve Grant was teamed up with female singers Denise Gyngell and Julie Harris. The song reached No.1 in the UK for three weeks and the line-up were catapulted into sudden and unexpected stardom.
Satisfied that this line-up could actually sing in their own right, Friese-Greene produced their next single, "Fantasy Island" - a song which had been in the Dutch Eurovision Song Contest heats. The song, in a very similar vein to pop group ABBA, also became a success and reached No.5 in May.
The group then set about recording an album as well as rehearsing for their first tour. A third single was released in August. "Secret Heart" wasn't as big as a success as the previous two and stalled at No.41. The debut album was released soon after, but coincided with both Harris and Gyngell leaving the group. Both unhappy with their contract, they claimed that they weren't receiving any royalties from their hits and were being paid a paltry wage to tour the world as well as recording sessions, TV appearances and magazine interviews. Swiftly, two new female singers were employed to take their place and the group released another single, "I'm Undecided" - a song from the album, with new vocals. The song failed to make the UK Charts and this signalled the end of Tight Fit's brief pop stardom. In an interview, Harris stated that the public didn't take to the new line-up and had she and Gyngell been still with the group, it would have likely been a hit.
The following year, Tight Fit released one more single - a cover of Stephen Stills' "Love the One You're With". Under the banner Steve Grant with Tight Fit, the song completely missed the chart and the group duly split-up.
Back To The Sixties
Tight Fit Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Tight Fit:
Fantasy Island I had a dream, there was a rainbow, Over the mountains,…
I'm Undecided You never used to leave me on my own You always…
lion sleep tonight Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleep…
Secret Heart No other love has stood the test of time Can you…
The Lion Sleep Tonight Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleep…
The Lion Sleeps To Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sl…
The Lion Sleeps Tonight Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleep…
The Lion Sleeps Tonite Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sl…
The Lions Sleep Tonight Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleep…
TheLion Sleeps Tonight Lala kahle In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sl…
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@user-ej5ye9cf7m
Covers, but it does not matter. Really nice to listen these good old songs.
@TheGreatPretend
Paul Da Vinci does such a great job here. I think he has one of the best voices of all time. Such talent. I have some rare stuff of his on my channel if anyone is interested.
@wolfie13m
This sure got my feet tappin' and my mind drifting back to those "good old days"..Mike
@joelmolina2444
Thank you for uploading this medley, It made my day!! I used to listen this LP with my Dad in 1983 or 1984. I was 8 or 9 years old. This medley introduced me to the 60's music. Music that I still love.
@siddboots
Same here! I found this again after 30 years by googling "wam bam alakazam its the sound the super sound of the sixties"
@snooki447
Thank you for this. Music to my ears. I got this on cassette when I was 7 for my birthday, still own the cassette, but no player. 33 Now and it still makes me feel the same now as it did then. Magic, big smiles, great memories. Thank you.
@churmsy1
Had this album ... awesome music wish I was around through this era .
@GuitarstringMan
these classics. still good after 35 years
@marguer1
I love this compilation ,brings back so many memories of my youth!
@ActiMist
Paul Da Vinci is the lead vocalist here.