man I was 16 years old when this came out .......................I remember it like it was yesterday. School dances , basement parties. I still think it classifies as a 60's hit ...LOL :)
A song of recompense and reflection. It was written by their lead guitarist Junior Campbell and singer Dean Ford. Dean recorded a solo version in 2014 that is so much more heartfelt. Like fine wine ... it ages with time.
Marmalade are a Scottish pop rock band originating from the east end of Glasgow, originally formed in 1961 as The Gaylords, and then later billed as Dean Ford and the Gaylords, recording four singles for Columbia (EMI). In 1966 they changed the band's name to The Marmalade and were credited as such on all of their subsequent recorded releases with CBS Records and Decca Records until 1972. Their greatest chart success was between 1968 and 1972, placing ten songs on the UK Singles Chart, and many overseas territories, including international hits "Reflections of My Life", which reached No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 3 on the UK chart in January 1970, and "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da", which topped the UK chart in January 1969,[2] the group becoming the first-ever Scottish artist to top that chart.[3] Marmalade Original band in 1968 l/r: Dean Ford, Alan Whitehead, Graham Knight, Junior Campbell and Pat Fairley Original band in 1968 l/r: Dean Ford, Alan Whitehead, Graham Knight, Junior Campbell and Pat Fairley Background information Origin Glasgow, Scotland Genres Pop rockpoppsychedelic pop[1]soft rockfolk-popsunshine pop Years active 1966-present Labels Columbia (UK), CBS Records, Decca, London, Target Records, Castle, Sanctuary, Union Square Music, BMG Rights Management The original members began to drift away in the early 1970s, resulting in the band departing Decca in 1972. In 1973 the first evolved line up of the band rejoined EMI Records and with their first record release became known simply as Marmalade.[2] All subsequent record releases are credited similarly. Graham Knight (an ongoing member from the pre-Marmalade "Dean Ford and the Gaylords" lineup) remained until September 2010. The band still exists, with none of the founding members, and many additional further evolved lineups including vocalist Sandy Newman, a member since 1975, touring the nostalgia circuit. Continue to be active since 1961
Marmalade was a British band that had some success in the USA but was much more successful in their home country. For some reason, this song was very popular with the anti-war crowd (Vietnam) here in America.
Dean Ford is the lead singer who you really like. Superb voice. Been enjoying Marmalade for a long time, and another great one is, Lovin' Things, this time up tempo.They even did a good version of Hey Joe.
Wow, what a blast from my past🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ace, you have a great speaking commentators voice, indeed! Cool that you're choosing an obscure song! Instant subscribe😊
Understand. What you are hearing is the studio version. That's why you can't see the horns or orchestra playing. Many of these old clips are mimed to the original pressing.
The guitarist wasn't using a slide (metal or glass). He did some bends, which can sound a lot like playing with a slide. "Bending" the string raises the pitch, usually about a half step or so, but it slides from one note to the higher note. Playing with a slide on your finger (or a beer bottle or a glass) kind of makes the frets irrelevant and creates a similar "slide" from one note to another.
One of my favorites precisely for the lead guitar solo. Sort of psychedelic guitar tones employed like the Guess Who used. This was the studio track. Hence the fade out & lip synching.
"..a terrible place to live, but I don't want to die" makes for an interesting dilemma.
My most favorite line in a song
man I was 16 years old when this came out .......................I remember it like it was yesterday. School dances , basement parties. I still think it classifies as a 60's hit ...LOL :)
Late 60s classic. such a great old song.
Dean Ford (R.I.P.) had a great soulful voice. He redid this song shortly before he passed, it's worth checking out.
I ALWAYS PICTURE A YOUNG MAN FINDING HIMSELF IN VIETNAM. THOSE WERE THE TIMES AND THE WAY IT WAS. 😢 Very Emotional
A song of recompense and reflection. It was written by their lead guitarist Junior Campbell and singer Dean Ford. Dean recorded a solo version in 2014 that is so much more heartfelt. Like fine wine ... it ages with time.
^^ is truth. Solo version is kinda like the BEST...
One of my favs. Thanks for reacting to it!
Excellent song. I bought this record way back then when l was 14 years old❤❤❤
Takes me right back to 8th grade when I was just getting into pop music!
Marmalade are a Scottish pop rock band originating from the east end of Glasgow, originally formed in 1961 as The Gaylords, and then later billed as Dean Ford and the Gaylords, recording four singles for Columbia (EMI). In 1966 they changed the band's name to The Marmalade and were credited as such on all of their subsequent recorded releases with CBS Records and Decca Records until 1972. Their greatest chart success was between 1968 and 1972, placing ten songs on the UK Singles Chart, and many overseas territories, including international hits "Reflections of My Life", which reached No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 3 on the UK chart in January 1970, and "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da", which topped the UK chart in January 1969,[2] the group becoming the first-ever Scottish artist to top that chart.[3]
Marmalade
Original band in 1968 l/r: Dean Ford, Alan Whitehead, Graham Knight, Junior Campbell and Pat Fairley
Original band in 1968
l/r: Dean Ford, Alan Whitehead, Graham Knight, Junior Campbell and Pat Fairley
Background information
Origin
Glasgow, Scotland
Genres
Pop rockpoppsychedelic pop[1]soft rockfolk-popsunshine pop
Years active
1966-present
Labels
Columbia (UK), CBS Records, Decca, London, Target Records, Castle, Sanctuary, Union Square Music, BMG Rights Management
The original members began to drift away in the early 1970s, resulting in the band departing Decca in 1972. In 1973 the first evolved line up of the band rejoined EMI Records and with their first record release became known simply as Marmalade.[2] All subsequent record releases are credited similarly.
Graham Knight (an ongoing member from the pre-Marmalade "Dean Ford and the Gaylords" lineup) remained until September 2010. The band still exists, with none of the founding members, and many additional further evolved lineups including vocalist Sandy Newman, a member since 1975, touring the nostalgia circuit.
Continue to be active since 1961
Marmalade was a British band that had some success in the USA but was much more successful in their home country. For some reason, this song was very popular with the anti-war crowd (Vietnam) here in America.
Dean Ford is the lead singer who you really like. Superb voice. Been enjoying Marmalade for a long time, and another great one is, Lovin' Things, this time up tempo.They even did a good version of Hey Joe.
Omg, I haven't heard this in many years, thank you so much 😊
Brings me back to high school dances and days at the beach.
Wow, what a blast from my past🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ace, you have a great speaking commentators voice, indeed! Cool that you're choosing an obscure song! Instant subscribe😊
Another great Scottish band
Understand. What you are hearing is the studio version. That's why you can't see the horns or orchestra playing. Many of these old clips are mimed to the original pressing.
Great song choice!! Love your reactions!!
This was probably their biggest success. The only other song I remember was Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, which was written by Paul McCartney.
This is a great song. It kind of makes you cry.
I forgot about this one!
I always liked this song but never knew who sang it. ❤
Nice shirt Bro!
The guitarist wasn't using a slide (metal or glass). He did some bends, which can sound a lot like playing with a slide. "Bending" the string raises the pitch, usually about a half step or so, but it slides from one note to the higher note. Playing with a slide on your finger (or a beer bottle or a glass) kind of makes the frets irrelevant and creates a similar "slide" from one note to another.
The original song buy Marmalade was done in 1969.
One of my favorites precisely for the lead guitar solo. Sort of psychedelic guitar tones employed like the Guess Who used. This was the studio track. Hence the fade out & lip synching.
‘Falling Apart at the Seams’ next!❤
I like the song, but I'm not aware of any other big hits by them. (Now everybody will correct me.)
What flavor of Marmalade? Lol😂😊
There's no "The" In front of Marmalade....just saying
one hit wonder
Not quite true, a little research wouldn't go amiss .
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I think he was referring to hits in the USA by this group.