Making Your Mind Up
Bucks Fizz
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You gotta speed it up And then you gotta slow it down 'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top You gotta play around But soon you will find that there comes a time For making your mind up You gotta turn it on And then you gotta put it out You gotta be sure that it's something Everybody's gonna talk about Before you decide that the times arrived For making your mind up Don't let your indecision Take you from behind Trust your inner vision Don't let others change your mind And then you really gotta burn it up And make another fly by night Get a run for your money and take a chance And it'll turn out right And when you can see how it's gotta be You're making your mind up And try to look as if you don't care less But if you want to see some more Bending the rules of the game will let you find The one you're looking for And then you can show that you think you know You're making your mind up Don't let your indecision Take you from behind Trust your inner vision Don't let others change your mind And now you really gotta speed it up (speed it up) And then you gotta slow it down (slow it down) 'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top You gotta play around But soon you will find that there comes a time For making your mind up And now you really gotta speed it up (speed it up) And then you gotta slow it down (slow it down) 'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top You gotta play around But soon you will find that there comes a time For making your mind up For making your mind up For making your mind up For making your mind up
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Written by: ANDY GERARD HILL, JOHN DANTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Eurovision Victory"Making Your Mind Up" is renowned for being the entry that won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom. The song and its performance captured attention all across Europe, securing Bucks Fizz's place in the music industry.
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High SalesThe song was a commercial success. Following the Eurovision win, "Making Your Mind Up" soared to number one in the UK Singles Chart, earning itself a gold certification for sales. It sold over four million copies worldwide.
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Chart-Topping SuccessNot only was it a hit in the UK, but it also achieved chart success internationally. It charted at the number one spot in nine countries and reached the top 10 in many others. Despite not being released in the US, it charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Enduring PopularityThe song's popularity has endured in the UK, repeatedly entering the charts in the years following its release. It was even named one of the top 500 most influential songs in British music history in a 2005 poll by Q Magazine and HMV.
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Iconic Performance"Making Your Mind Up" is not just famous for its catchy tune, but also for Bucks Fizz's memorable performance. The moment where the two male band members ripped off the skirts of the two female members to reveal shorter skirts underneath became one of the most iconic in Eurovision history.
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Numerous CoversThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, emphasizing its influence and popularity. These include renditions by artists from various genres, such as Alvin Stardust, Black Lace, and even a Swedish punk band called Black Ingvars.
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Song Writers“Making Your Mind Up” was written by Andy Hill and John Danter. Andy Hill contributed to many top hits during the 80s and 90s and has worked with stars like Celine Dion.
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Name of AutobiographyThe song's title was later used as the title of band member Cheryl Baker's autobiography released in 1986.
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Film FeatureThe song was also featured in the film "I Could Never Be Your Woman" in 2007, which starred Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd.
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Parodies and ReissuesOver years, the song has been repeatedly parodied, reissued, and performed in various television shows, evidencing its firm place in British pop culture.
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