In The Bad Bad Old Days

The Foundations

About In The Bad Bad Old Days

"In The Bad Bad Old Days" was a hit for The Foundations in 1969. It was the fourth hit single for the group. It was written by Tony Macaulay and John McLeod. It went to #8 in the UK Singles Chart. It was also covered by Tony Burrows, and appeared on Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon's Soul Survivor album.


Year:
1970
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In those bad, bad old days
Before you loved me girl (loved me girl)
I was just a lonely man
In so many ways
'Till you loved me girl (loved me girl)
And I was your only man
You came into my life
And ended misery
In those bad, bad old days
That used to be

Everyday I say the fullest truth
But one day I'm gonna make it girl
Telling you
The sun goes down, every night
To see your smiling face
And hold you tight
I'm told that you'll be
Waiting there for me
But I can still recall
What used to be, yeah

In those bad, bad old days
Before you loved me girl (loved me girl)
I was just a lonely man
In so many ways
'Till you loved me girl (loved me girl)
And I was your only man
You came into my life
And ended misery
In those bad, bad old days
That used to be

I shake a living
Out of this old world
But I'll give you everything
Believe me girl
I'm gonna really make it
To the top
And nothing in this world
Is gonna make me stop
You sure put a magic spell on me
I'm nothing like the man
I used to be, yeah

I still remember (I still remember)
Just last September (last September)

In those bad, bad old days
Before you loved me girl (loved me girl)
I was just a lonely man
In so many ways
'Till you loved me girl
(Loved me girl)
And I was your only man
You came into my life
And ended misery
In those bad, bad old days
In those sad, sad old days
In those bad, bad old days
That used to be

In your bad, bad old days
Before you loved me girl (loved me girl)
In so many ways
'Till you loved me girl

Thank you baby, thank you baby, yeah
Thank you very much
I'll give you the world, yeah
Thank you honey
Thank you, thank you baby, yeah

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The Foundations

The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White British, and a Sri Lankan, are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" (a Number One hit in the UK Singles Chart and Canada, and subsequently Top 10 in the US), written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" (a number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 in Canada), co-written by Macaulay with Mike d'Abo, at the time the lead vocalist with Manfred Mann. The group was the first multi-racial group to have a number 1 hit in the UK in the 1960s. more »

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Written by: John Andrew Macleod, Tony Macaulay

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24 facts about this song

Release Date and Production Team
"In The Bad Bad Old Days" by "The Foundations" was released in 1969. The song was produced by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod.
Chart Position
It is a relatively successful song in the UK, reaching number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. It hung around on the charts for 12 weeks, ensuring solid recognition for The Foundations.
Song Genre
The song is officially classified as pop, but it also features elements of soul and R&B, which were popular genres during the 1960s.
Band Member Change
It was one of the first songs the band released after the departure of their original lead singer, Clem Curtis. Curtis was replaced by a new lead singer, Colin Young.
US Billboard Chart
The song also gained some traction in the United States, peaking at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Collection
"In The Bad Bad Old Days" is included as a track on the album "Build Me Up Buttercup", which was released by The Foundations in 1968.
Legacy
The song has been covered by different artists over the years, including by Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon.
Live Performances
Despite lineup changes and the passage of time, The Foundations continued to include "In The Bad Bad Old Days" in their live performances.
Message
The song focuses on a theme of recognizing past mistakes and personal growth.
Songwriting Credits
The song is credited to renowned songwriters Tony Macaulay and John Macleod, who also penned the Foundations' other hits including "Build Me Up Buttercup".
Release Time
"In The Bad Bad Old Days" by The Foundations was released in the year 1969 as a single.
Chart Performance - UK
The song gained its popularity in the UK where it reached the number 8 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
Chart Performance - US
On the US Billboard Hot 100, the song occupied the 51st position in the charts.
Genre Classification
The song, like many others by The Foundations, belongs to the music genres of soul, pop, and rock.
Album
The song is a part of the album "Digging The Foundations," which was released in the same year.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of about three minutes and nineteen seconds (3:19).
Group Composition During Release
At the time of the release of "In The Bad Bad Old Days", the group occupants were Clem Curtis, Mike Elliott, Pat Burke, Tony Gomez, Tim Harris, and Eric Daley.
Song Theme
The song lyrics discuss regret and reflection, looking back fondly on past times when the protagonist didn't appreciate what they had.
Cover Versions
It was covered by several artists, including Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon, who also enjoyed chart success with the song.
Songwriters
'In The Bad Bad Old Days' was written by Tony Macaulay and John Mcleod.
Band's Success
The Foundations are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" and "Build Me Up Buttercup", both of which are now considered classics. "In The Bad Bad Old Days" also became a hit, solidifying their position in the industry.
Music Era
The song and its stylistic influences represent the transition from the 1960s to the 1970s in the music industry.
Legacy
The song continues to be loved by fans old and new, and it often features on golden oldies radio stations and playlists.
Eurovision Connection
The song was also included in the preliminary rounds for selection in the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest. However, it was not the final pick for the competition.

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