Charlie and Gordon have wide-ranging tastes in popular music and a fondness for something just that bit different. Paul Hardcastle’s 19 was one of their earlier successes. Having worked together on the Dreamcatcher project, the trio conceived a new concept based around largely instrumental jazz-based tunes with an ‘economical’ use of lyrics — quite unconventional by today’s chart standards.
Influences for the project ranged from The Champs’ Tequila and Mongo Santamaria’s Watermelon Man to Louis Armstrong’s Dippermouth Blues. Within a few days, Dave had put together Would You…? using a sampled vocal clip and trumpet jazz licks played by James Lynch, over a Latin rhythm.
Released in October 1998, Would You…? reached number 3 in the UK charts, remained in the top ten for a month and subsequently became a hit all over Europe and many other parts of the world. The single sold half a million copies worldwide, and was included on literally hundreds of compilations whose total sales exceed ten million copies.
Touch And Go’s album, I Find You Very Attractive followed up the success of Would You…? and included three more singles Straight To Number One, So Hot, and Tango In Harlem, all of which are widely played on radio throughout Europe, especially in Eastern Europe where Touch and Go is one of the UK’s best-known acts.
About The Performers
Vanessa Lancaster, Vocalist
Vanessa Lancaster began ballet classes at the age of 4, gaining success in exams at the Royal Academy of Ballet in London. Shortly afterwards she began drama lessons in her free time and auditioned successfully for the Corona Stage School in London where she was educated until the age of 16. Vanessa completed her education at the Lucy Clayton Finishing School in London which was followed by 8 months working in the USA.
In London, Vanessa has worked as a voice-over artist for numerous UK TV commercials and has modelled both on the catwalk and for beauty products. Her other television credits include Emu’s World for ITV and the James Bond movie Octopussy.
Vanessa began singing professionally at the age of 15 when she teamed up with brother Shaz to form a band called Boys Behaving Badly whose drummer later became a member of Jamiroquai. Vanessa was, of course, the only girl member of the group! Once her vocal talents were discovered, Vanessa became a much in-demand singer on the London recording session scene, which led to a world tour with Urban Species.
Having sung on numerous jingles for producer and songwriter David Lowe, Vanessa was invited to collaborate on a new project Dave was working on which became Touch And Go, whose records have now become hits all over the world. Vanessa co-wrote the Touch And Go songs Straight To Number One, Big Beat and So Hot.
James Lynch, , Trumpet
London-based trumpeter James Lynch was educated at the City Of Leeds College of Music where he gained a first-class degree in Jazz & Contemporary Music and won prizes for Outstanding Performance, Brass and Arranging. As a former member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Jim won the Newman Cup at the age of 17 for Most Improved Player.
On moving to London he joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain eventually becoming their lead trumpet player. Jim began his professional career with society dance bands in London’s Mayfair district before moving into the freelance areas of work such as musical theatre and recording. He has played in many of London’s West End musicals including Chicago, Starlight Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, Saturday Night Fever, and My Fair Lady.
In the world of pop music Jim has played in the big bands of Robbie Williams and for Babybird, Embrace, The Freestylers, Beverly Knight and also Missy Elliot. He has also played for Shirley Bassey and Michael Ball. Jim was brass arranger and first trumpet for the Spice Girls on their last UK tour, which was broadcast live on Sky TV from London’s Earls Court Arena. Recent clients include the Matthew Herbert Big Band, London rapper Dizzy Rascal, Engelbert Humperdink and opera singer Lesley Garrett.
Jim has played on many TV shows in the UK and abroad and his trumpet can be heard on many theme tunes and TV commercials too. Recently he played on the soundtrack and wrote four arrangements for the Kevin Spacey film Beyond The Sea. He has worked with composer and producer David Lowe for a number of years and can still be heard on the theme for BBC's Cash In The Attic. He was invited by Dave to collaborate on a new project, which eventually became Touch And Go. James co-wrote the Touch And Go songs Would You…?, So Hot and Life’s A Beach.
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Gotta Have U
Touch and Go Lyrics
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I used to think
What ever happend
Was meant to be
You don't believe that
I wait around all day for you
You didn't show and then I knew
Wait around there, something that I gotta tell you
You won't have long to wait
You don't have to listen
You don't have to say goodbye
You don't have to leave me
Give me one reason why
You don't have to listen
You don't ave to say goodbye
You don't have to leave me
Give me one reson why
What if I just count to ten
Close my eyes and open them
Would you be here
(would you be here)
This is all so strange to me
My mouth is dry
So hard to speak
But you don't see that
(You don't see that)
Wait around there's something I gotta tell you
You won't have long to wait
You don't have to listien
You don't have to say goodbye
You don't have to leave me
Give me one reason why
You don't have to listien
You don't have to say goodbye
You don't have to leave me
Thats why I'm here tonight
Would you stay and whatch me lie
As I fake what you say
Try to make sense of it all yeah
You don't have to listen
You don't have to say goodbye
You don't have to leave me
Give me one reason why
You don't have to listen
You don't have to say goodbye
You don't have to leave me
Give me one reason why
Give me one reason why
The song Gotta Have U by Touch and Go is a ballad about unrequited love and the desire to hold onto someone who is walking away. The lyrics are relatable and emotional, speaking to the universal feeling of wanting someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings. The song starts with a reflective tone, as the singer reminisces on their youth and the belief that everything happens for a reason. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with the fact that the person they love doesn't feel the same way.
The singer is shown waiting around all day for the person who didn't show up, leaving them waiting and heartbroken. They plead with this person to stay and give them a reason, any reason, why they should leave. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been trying to make sense of their situation and is at a loss for words. They feel like they are in a strange situation that is hard to comprehend. The chorus repeats the statement that the person doesn't have to listen, say goodbye, or leave, but they are still hoping that they will stay.
The song has a melancholic melody that captures the mood of the lyrics. The use of repetition in the chorus reinforces the singer's desperation to hold onto the person they love. The song is relatable and resonates with anyone who has experienced unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
As a child, I believed in fate
I used to think
I thought everything happens for a reason
What ever happend
Everything that occurred
Was meant to be
Happened because that's the way it was supposed to happen
You don't believe that
You disagree with my belief in fate
Wait around all day for you
I spent a long time waiting for you to show up
You didn't show and then I knew
You didn't come, so I realized you were leaving
You were leaving (you were leaving)
You were going away
Wait around there, something that I gotta tell you
I need to talk to you
You won't have long to wait
I'll tell you soon
You don't have to listen
You do not need to hear me out
You don't have to say goodbye
You don't need to leave if you do not want to
You don't have to leave me
You do not need to go
Give me one reason why
Please tell me why you want to leave
What if I just count to ten
What if I take a moment to pause
Close my eyes and open them
Take a moment to clear my head
Would you be here (would you be here)
Will you still be here with me
This is all so strange to me
All of this feels surreal to me
My mouth is dry
I am nervous and anxious
So hard to speak
It is difficult to express myself
But you don't see that (you don't see that)
You don't notice how difficult this is for me
Thats why I'm here tonight
That's the reason I am here now
Would you stay and watch me lie
Will you be here while I pretend everything is okay
As I fake what you say
As I pretend to be okay with what you told me
Try to make sense of it all yeah
Attempt to understand why everything is happening
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@wowshiiit
August 17...7+ ! Touch & Go go for 10+ babe! _"This song makes me wanna ____"
@LStevenGoldblatt
I KEEP TWEETING IT ALL OVER FRIGGIN WORLD
@abnerabdielgarciazamora1877
make love, or maybe it's the lsd whatever, sounds good
@abnerabdielgarciazamora1877
make love, or maybe it's the lsd whatever, sounds good
@ivanromano7903
Mandarle msg a mi amor de toda la vida Amapola 🐇
@funkymusic5749
wowshiiit SweeT❤ NiCe BeautY🍃🌹🍃
@belekoksoras7992
still in 2023 old but GOLD
@DJBFAD
Oh yeah, dictionary definition of deep house + super nostalgic late 90's vibe! Love it...
@stevedarbouze4369
unexplainable nostalgia, unique vibes, that picture in the video adds those kind of vibes to the song
@trevorvilakazi4668
Always gives me such a nostalgic feeling of better times. Still relevant in 2021.