He was still under contract to Fontana Records after parting with The Mindbenders. He soldiered on alone, using musicians under the name of the Opposition. Notably, Frank Renshaw (now in the Canary Islands), Bernie Burns (drums), Roy 'Rossi' Henshall (bass) (also now Canary Islands), Rod Gerrard (guitar, ex Herman's Hermits - now in America) and Phil Keane (drums) amongst others. Sometimes they were billed as the Mindbenders, or just as the Wayne Fontana band. Fontana's most successful solo single release was also his last big hit, "Pamela, Pamela", which reached Number 11 in the UK Singles Chart early in 1967. He soldiered on, releasing several more singles including "The Impossible Years" and "24 Sycamore" in 1967 which were both hits in Australia. His last known 7" 45 rpm was released in 1976, but he continued to perform on the oldies circuit.
In 2005, long past his hit making prime, he fought off bankruptcy, but was arrested after police were called by bailiffs who went to his home in Glossop, Derbyshire. In a protest against a 570 pound London congestion fine, he poured petrol on to the bonnet of the collection baliff's car, and set it alight. After his arrest, Fontana 61, then appeared at Derby Crown Court dressed as the lady of justice, with a sword, scales, crown, cape and dark glasses, claiming he was a victim of an “establishment conspiracy” and that "justice is blind". He dismissed his lawyers On 10 November 2007, he was sentenced to 11 months for setting fire to the car but was released because he had already served the equivalent of the term, held under the UK's Mental Health Act of 1983.
Fontana told the media he would be moving to Spain after settling the legal matters.
Game Of Love
Wayne Fontana Lyrics
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And the purpose of a woman is to love a man
So come on, baby, let's start today, come on, baby, let's play
The game of love, love, love, love, la la la la la love
It started long ago in the garden of Eden
When Adam said to Eve, "Baby, you're for me"
So come on, baby, let's start today, come on, baby, let's play
Come on, baby, 'cause the time is right
Love your daddy with all your might
Put your arms around me, hold me tight
Play the game of love
The purpose of a man is to love a woman
And the purpose of a woman is to love a man
So come on, baby, let's start today, come on, baby, let's play
The game of love, love, love, love, la la la la la love
Yeah, (oh yeah) whoa, yeah (oh yeah)
Well come on, baby, 'cause the time is right
Love your daddy with all your might
Put your arms around me, hold me tight
Play the game of love
The purpose of a man is to love a woman
And the purpose of a woman is to love a man
So come on, baby, let's start today, come on, baby, let's play
The game of (love) love, (love) love, la la la la la love
The game of love, baby, the game of la la la la la love
The game of love, baby, the game of la la la la la love
The game of love, baby
Wayne Fontana's "Game of Love" is a classic love song that reflects on the age-old sentiment that a man's purpose is to love a woman and vice versa. The song describes the game of love as one that has been going on since the inception of humanity, in the Garden of Eden when Adam professed his love to Eve. The song encourages people to start playing the game of love today and love each other with all their might. Throughout the song, Wayne Fontana refers to his partner as baby, which adds a more intimate and personal touch to the lyrics.
The lyrics shed light on the age-old concept of the traditional roles that men and women play in a romantic relationship. The song emphasizes that men are to love women, and women are bound to love men. The lyrics suggest that love is a game where the rules are simple: love your partner with all your might and hold them tightly. The song is a call-to-action that encourages people to start playing the game of love today.
Line by Line Meaning
The purpose of a man is to love a woman
For a man, the ultimate goal of life is to find and love a woman.
And the purpose of a woman is to love a man
For a woman, the ultimate goal of life is to find and love a man.
So come on, baby, let's start today, come on, baby, let's play
Let's not waste any more time, let's begin our journey towards love.
The game of love, love, love, love, la la la la la love
Love is a game with plenty of ups and downs, but it's always worth playing.
It started long ago in the garden of Eden
The history of love goes back to the very beginning of creation.
When Adam said to Eve, "Baby, you're for me"
The first love story happened when Adam declared his love for Eve.
Come on, baby, 'cause the time is right
Timing is everything in love, so let's not wait any longer.
Love your daddy with all your might
Give all your love to the one you love, with complete devotion.
Put your arms around me, hold me tight
Physical touch is an important part of expressing love.
Yeah, (oh yeah) whoa, yeah (oh yeah)
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for love and the game of love.
The game of (love) love, (love) love, la la la la la love
Love is a game that we must constantly play to keep the flames of passion burning.
The game of love, baby, the game of la la la la la love
Life is all about enjoying the game of love and all its pleasant surprises.
The game of love, baby
The ultimate game in life - love, and it's always worth playing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clint Ballard Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mzacki
What an awsome entry. Still should be a must for every school and garage band. This is how you begin a show when you enter a stage "step by step" when the stage was not fully prepaired before. Never get bored of this one.
@bobradford2637
Yep, Eric Stewart later of 10cc is the guitarist in the lighter jacket next to Wayne Fontana, and was lead vocalist on the mindbenders hit groovy kind of love. This song tell it straight. Men and women are made to naturally love each other which is why they mention the garden of Eden from the bible. The rubbish we hear about these days with LBGTQ tries to undermine that but can't or we would all become extinct.
@monosound81
I’m reading Eric’s book right now. Superb read.
@Lydia-cc1wp
I just happened to come across this and sent private to my ‘Ole man, marrieds 40 yrs now. He’s a bit older than me. He replied he remembers this song. At 70 yrs, me 62, we moved to to south, country~ close to an hour from what was only minutes away from where we grew up., from the Pacific coast all our lives. Raised our youngins there. Lovin it here . His hair now in his eyes like the musicians in this band. Brought back feel good memories. Thank you @ZackyDog
It’s true. The purpose of a man is to love his woman and the purpose of a woman is to love her man. After all these yrs, now in our twilight, a woman needs to take the initiative now and hug her man tight. Out of the blue, for he held me tight all theses yrs, let me hold him tight now.
Lovin this song, how I miss that tambourine. Real music. Thanks again
@jasondickeson9208
Just a perfect song,💙 born in 72, grew up loving the 60s music 🎶😍
@mizudu4306
Young Eric Stewart, he never imagined that 10 years later, he would write I'm not in love, hit number 1, in UK and around the world. by the way making the whole 10cc Band Rich.
@laminage
Well Go On! Also he must have made some bank when it was played on the UK Version of The Office.
@johnkirby2834
The best drum intro ever! The drummer just kills it.
@joustjoust1735
Supersonic
@Lydia-cc1wp
I agree