It doesn't get any better. The lyrics are kind hearted, beautiful, hopeful innocence and that vocal from Tony is just breathtaking. This era was so much wiser than later eras. Now we don't have true love songs anymore or real music. As for the part in the rain in the chorus I'm actually gonna try it eventually who knows what kissing someone leads to now, though.
Tony Burrows was the only person in the history of Top Of The Pops to front three seperate bands on the same show in 1970! a) Edison Lighthouse b) White Plains c) Brotherhood Of Man ~ what a guy!
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness", not Tony Burrows who wasn't the lead singer on My baby loves lovin' either. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio recording of this song.
@@boojaboo7507 I think the poster was referring to the Top Of The Pops Appearance. That was the one where Ricky Wolff was not available, and Roger Greenaway stepped in to sing the lead on "My Baby Loves Lovin".
Neil Landon was no longer in the band when this song was recorded in February '69. Neil left for Fat Mattress in December of 1968. Ricky Wolff took over as the fourth vocalist that January.
@GoldenOldiesOn45RPM Thanks for the info :) On reading through the other comments it says that The Flowerpot Men changed their name to White Plains. I didnt know that. I was still at school when White Plains' My Baby Loves Lovin was in the charts here in the UK in early 1970 and I thought it was a first song by a brand new band, and I loved that song then and still do. I'm amazed that I'm still learning new things about my favourites acts from 40 years ago. Glad I'm on the internet, LoL.
I love this song! Back in 1995 I first heard it and because I had experienced a wish to kiss someone (but not in a rainstorm) earlier that summer, I was 19 years old, he may have punched me, I didn't understand the lyrical meaning of "In A Moment Of Madness." it's good madness. Tony Burrows had a great voice. So did the other singers. Neil Landon is very good. I've thought of covering this and many other Cook/Greenaway songs, but I don't quite have the guts for that yet. I also can't sing the kind of harmonies you hear in their songs singlehandedly.
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness" which was first released under the name of The Flower Pot Men, not White Plains. This video was the Band's TV performance of "Let's Go to San Francisco". The studio track of this song was dubbed onto the video. Really misleading.
@barryxf This was the only song sung by this "touring" line up of The Flowerpot Men" . The earlier singles namely Let`s Go to San fransisco , A Walk In The Sky & Man Without A Woman/ You Can never Be Wrong were recorded by the studio by John carter & Ken lewis .
Both an end and a new start for Flowerpot Men as they transitioned into White Plains by recording this Cook/Greenaway gem. Should have been a huge hit for the boys but sadly drifted into obscurity.
According to Wikipedia: The last single of the Flower Pot Men for Deram Records was composed by Roger Greenaway and was an attempt at a hit single in the style of the then popular Love Affair called "In A Moment of Madness". The single did not chart and for the next single the band's name was changed to White Plains.
So many group names and versions of the same lineup which was later known to be White plains .Ricky Wolff.Pete Nelson .Tony burrows main singers in all of this but same sound by the prolific core .Cook and Greenaway project .
Thanks for posting this. I am looking for a song by The Flowerpot men, called "listen to the flowers grow" but cannot find it anywhere on RUclips. I thought I would recognise it from the past as the title rang a bell. Still no worries it is nice to hear this one..
Beautiful song. Interesting line-up for that time - for a start Neil Landon (the one with the awful haircut which closely resembles the one that has now become become fashionable with the younger generation) looks considerably older than Robin Shaw and Peter Nelson. As for Tony Burrows - good voice but I always thought he could just as easily have been a car salesman. Not a typical muso. Still they, and White Plains which they eventually became, had some great songs written for them. Terrific
I remember when top of the pops had white plains and Eddison lighthouse on the same night. Know body knew it was Tony burrows was on lead for both songs.
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness", not Tony Burrows. Ricky Wolff and Pete Nelson were the two main vocalists of White Plains. Ricky Wolff was the one who sang lead on the studio recording of "My baby loves lovin". Pete Nelson sang lead on other hits like "I've got you on my mind", "Julie do ya love me" and "When you are a king".
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That's the late great Pete Nelson singing lead. Love his voice.
Why can’t we go back in time they were my happy times
I think it was called being young Robert - unfortunately it seems we never stop missing it !
@@DavidSelley49 so true they were my happy times ,if I could have one wish it would start 1960 all over again
It doesn't get any better. The lyrics are kind hearted, beautiful, hopeful innocence and that vocal from Tony is just breathtaking. This era was so much wiser than later eras. Now we don't have true love songs anymore or real music. As for the part in the rain in the chorus I'm actually gonna try it eventually who knows what kissing someone leads to now, though.
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness", not Tony Burrows. Pete Nelson was also one of the lead singers of The Flowers Pot Men.
What a brilliant song glad I found it thanks to you..
Surely? one of the happiest songs ever recorded!
So good. Love this song
Deze sound blijft geweldig......I love it❤
Tony Burrows was the only person in the history of Top Of The Pops to front three seperate bands on the same show in 1970! a) Edison Lighthouse b) White Plains c) Brotherhood Of Man ~ what a guy!
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness", not Tony Burrows who wasn't the lead singer on My baby loves lovin' either. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio recording of this song.
@@boojaboo7507 I think the poster was referring to the Top Of The Pops Appearance. That was the one where Ricky Wolff was not available, and Roger Greenaway stepped in to sing the lead on "My Baby Loves Lovin".
Bassist on point !!!
This is good!
Good song, this. I didn't know they had other songs, I thought Let's Go To San Francisco was their only one, that was great, too.
Neil Landon was no longer in the band when this song was recorded in February '69. Neil left for Fat Mattress in December of 1968. Ricky Wolff took over as the fourth vocalist that January.
@GoldenOldiesOn45RPM Thanks for the info :) On reading through the other comments it says that The Flowerpot Men changed their name to White Plains. I didnt know that. I was still at school when White Plains' My Baby Loves Lovin was in the charts here in the UK in early 1970 and I thought it was a first song by a brand new band, and I loved that song then and still do. I'm amazed that I'm still learning new things about my favourites acts from 40 years ago. Glad I'm on the internet, LoL.
I LOVE IT
in the rain Habe damls in einer Lebenskrise gestanden. Dieser Song hat mir sehr geholfen!!!
MY FAVORITE FLOWER POWER GENERATION
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (74th) NEIL
TODAY, 74 YEARS AGO
when
NEIL LANDON
(July 26, 1941)
was born...
Beautifull tune, thanks for sharing.
I love this song! Back in 1995 I first heard it and because I had experienced a wish to kiss someone (but not in a rainstorm) earlier that summer, I was 19 years old, he may have punched me, I didn't understand the lyrical meaning of "In A Moment Of Madness." it's good madness. Tony Burrows had a great voice. So did the other singers. Neil Landon is very good. I've thought of covering this and many other Cook/Greenaway songs, but I don't quite have the guts for that yet. I also can't sing the kind of harmonies you hear in their songs singlehandedly.
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness", not Tony Burrows. Pete Nelson was also one of the lead singers of The Flowers Pot Men.
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness" which was first released under the name of The Flower Pot Men, not White Plains. This video was the Band's TV performance of "Let's Go to San Francisco". The studio track of this song was dubbed onto the video. Really misleading.
@barryxf This was the only song sung by this "touring" line up of The Flowerpot Men" . The earlier singles namely Let`s Go to San fransisco , A Walk In The Sky & Man Without A Woman/ You Can never Be Wrong were recorded by the studio by John carter & Ken lewis .
Loads of versions, in fact by the same artists, different names..its a classic non charter
Thanks for the info :)
you can get this on a cd,this song was credited to them and White Plains!,also try Buffoons the Ivey League and Fat Mattress
too true,same song also crdited to White Plains
Both an end and a new start for Flowerpot Men as they transitioned into White Plains by recording this Cook/Greenaway gem. Should have been a huge hit for the boys but sadly drifted into obscurity.
According to Wikipedia:
The last single of the Flower Pot Men for Deram Records was composed by Roger Greenaway and was an attempt at a hit single in the style of the then popular Love Affair called "In A Moment of Madness". The single did not chart and for the next single the band's name was changed to White Plains.
So many group names and versions of the same lineup which was later known to be White plains .Ricky Wolff.Pete Nelson .Tony burrows main singers in all of this but same sound by the prolific core .Cook and Greenaway project .
Pete Nelson on Lead
Thanks for posting this. I am looking for a song by The Flowerpot men, called "listen to the flowers grow" but cannot find it anywhere on RUclips. I thought I would recognise it from the past as the title rang a bell. Still no worries it is nice to hear this one..
I think you're referring to a Flowerpot Men CD collection, named Listen To The Flowers Grow. It's not an actual song, as far as I know.
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OK without being a wow-song. Just the 13th in a dozen.
1:57 The same shirt Paul McCartney wore in Magical Mystery tour
Pete Nelson lead on this.
Pre White Plains.
Catchy bass i guess its Robin Shaw
Does anyone has the lyrics of this song if so would you please share? Thanks...
ruclips.net/video/S8xXSTOZGvg/видео.html
Get in the you tube 'in a moment of madness with lyrics' you'll get it however it doesn't work in cell phone.
Rainbow valley?
Beautiful song. Interesting line-up for that time - for a start Neil Landon (the one with the awful haircut which closely resembles the one that has now become become fashionable with the younger generation) looks considerably older than Robin Shaw and Peter Nelson. As for Tony Burrows - good voice but I always thought he could just as easily have been a car salesman. Not a typical muso. Still they, and White Plains which they eventually became, had some great songs written for them. Terrific
It’s great to watch and listen to this while Prince Harry and Meghan are gossiping with Oprah on UK tv..😱😷
I remeber this song, though I sang it with considerably more pessimistic lyrics... (Like "I lost my life")
Tony Burrows got about a bit...
I remember when top of the pops had white plains and Eddison lighthouse on the same night. Know body knew it was Tony burrows was on lead for both songs.
@@stephenmeek7155 He was a busy lad ha ha
It was Pete Nelson on lead vocals on "In A Moment Of Madness", not Tony Burrows. Ricky Wolff and Pete Nelson were the two main vocalists of White Plains. Ricky Wolff was the one who sang lead on the studio recording of "My baby loves lovin". Pete Nelson sang lead on other hits like "I've got you on my mind", "Julie do ya love me" and "When you are a king".