In the Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)
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"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 Edison Lighthouse
, and appeared on Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon
's Soul Survivor album.
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" , written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations...
in 1969. It was the fourth hit single
Hit single
A hit single is a recorded song or instrumental released as a single that has become very popular. Although it is sometimes used to describe any widely-played or big-selling song, the term "hit" is usually reserved for a single that has appeared in an official music chart through repeated radio...
for the group. It was written by Tony Macaulay
Tony Macaulay
Tony Macaulay is a British author, composer for musical theatre, and songwriter, though it was the latter that made him a household name early in his career...
and John McLeod
John McLeod (songwriter)
-Career:In the 1960s McLeod co-wrote songs with Tony Macaulay. They had major success with The Foundations, when they recorded "Baby Now That I've Found You", and it topped the UK Singles Chart in 1967, followed by Long John Baldry's "Let the Heartaches Begin"; Paper Dolls "Something Here In My...
. It went to #8 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. It was also covered by Edison Lighthouse
Edison Lighthouse
Edison Lighthouse was a UK pop group, initially a studio-only assemblage that served as a vehicle for session vocalist Tony Burrows and songwriter/record producers Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason, are best known for their 1970 UK chart-topper and million-selling record, "Love Grows ".-Career:The...
, and appeared on Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon
Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon
Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon were a U.S. vocal soul group, prominent in the late 1960s and early 1970s.-Career:Originally known simply as The Bandwagon, they were formed in 1967 and featured Artie Fullilove, Billy Bradley, Terry Lewis and lead singer Johnny Johnson Johnny Johnson and the...
's Soul Survivor album.
Releases
- The FoundationsThe FoundationsThe 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" , written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations...
- "In The Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)" / "Give Me Love" - PYE 7N 17417 - 1968 - The Foundations - "In The Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)" / "Give Me Love" - UNI 55117 - 1969
- The Good Vibrations "In The Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)" / "Shake A Hand" - Ember 14 310 AT - 1969
- Gumbo - "In The Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)" / "Let Me Tell Ya" - Bulldog Records BD 5 - 1975