Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz : Eighties band who found fame following their outstanding win at the Eurovision Song Contest. The group comprised Bobby G, Jay Aston, Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker and Shelley Preston and had several number one hits with songs including "Making Your Mind Up" and "Land of Make Believe".
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The original fiendishly difficult puzzle, invented by Erno Rubik in Hungary and one of the biggest toy crazes ever. In 1982 Hawkin's Bazaar was the first to bring a few cases of the Rubik's Cube to England. Unfortunately 25 years ago we were very small and it wasn't long before a much larger company had the exclusive rights to distribute in the UK. We are very pleased to be offering it again! And now includes a new seven step solution guide.
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About Hawkin's Bazaar
Hawkin's Bazaar has been providing you with unusual gifts, toys and gadgets since 1973. Originally a local toy shop at the Hawk Inn (hence the name), Hawkin's Bazaar now sells things you thought had gone forever and things you never even knew existed. They bring you Pin Art, Morph, Rubik's Cube, Big Trak, Space Hoppers and much more.
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The Land of Make Believe is one of the best pop records of all time. For that reason alone Bucks Fizz are worth remembering. Ok then, the skirts too...
Richie Deluxe 07-May-2004, 11:00:04 AM
I went to see them in concert when they came to the Birchwood Arena many moons ago. That was before Jay left & the coach crash. I have some of their records. 'Cant stand the heat', 'Talking in your sleep','I hear talk.
Lynn Gardener 02-Jun-2004, 02:37:29 AM
I thought they were the best band that in the world, ever when i was 12!I brought every sort of Bucks Fizz merchendise, and brought all their records.I still have the Land of make believe single where you got a pull out poster and there was a piece of art work on it.I found it fairly recently, and it looks newer than it did when i brought it over 20 years ago!
Rachie 10-Aug-2004, 07:00:08 PM
At 30 years of age, I am still more than happy to chill out listening to some Bucks Fizz. It had been a while since I'd listened to them until recently when 4 of their albums were released on CD. Saw them in concert twice (84,85, both with Shelley). Also have their video collection. Most people I know only remember Bucks Fizz for Making Your Mind Up & The Land of Make Believe, which for me are two of their worst. Fantastic group that should have been more appreciated. Pretty sure they're still going today (playing bingo halls etc...) but with only one original member (actually 2 bucks fizz's - one with bobby g and the other with mike nolan and Dollar's David Van Day), but as a fan of the original (and shelly)Fizz, I refuse to accept them as anything more than a tribute ban!
mike 20-Dec-2004, 09:51:13 AM
I bought My Camera never Lies and got a huge poster with it. It stayed on my wall for years! I loved Jay Aston! Bucks Fizz ended for me when she left in 1985. Glad to see shes making a come back!
Paul. 29-Oct-2006, 01:34:21 PM
I still have the artwork poster that came with The Land Of Make Believe.
paul. 29-Oct-2006, 01:36:49 PM
yep! I was mad on Bucks Fizz! my fav being Bobby Gee, had all their records, posters, paper cuttings from when they won the Eurovision. My Friends and I used to do all their dance routines in the playground at school. Oh the days!!! Saw them in concert just the once when they came to Nottingham concert hall in 1984. Great memories. Still have some songs on my PC, which I always put on at partys/BBQ's.
Sharon Waugh (aged 35) 12-Nov-2006, 04:57:00 AM
I remember when they won the eurovision contest i was on the edge of my seat hoping they would win, i loved them ever since.. seen them live 9 times.. even met the boys at a phone box at one of the gigs..bobby let me use the phone before him!! i was shaking with excitement!! have every record and album they made still got them! not so keen on the newest members ill always prefer the originals.Was devestated when they had the coach crash in newcastle i cried for days till mike came out of his coma..i sent him a get well card..that was the day he woke up!! im trying to trace and download some original videos as ive lost mine but no luck yet.
sam age 35 03-Dec-2006, 03:03:27 PM
Got some great black & White photos from their Newcastle gig Pre-crash era Jay was really hot
Newsagent 28-May-2008, 05:29:31 PM
My mate is a sales rep and frequently rings me up from Northern show bar/hotels were the Brotherhood of Man and Bucks Fizz are performing! Bucks Fizz are now two seperate bands; one contains Bobby G and the other is Mike, Cheryl and Shelley. I always liked the song 'New Beginning' myself.
BigC 26-Jun-2008, 02:48:23 PM
I think "Land of Make Believe" is a fabulous song. I'm too young to remember this band when they came out, but I discovered this song recently on a compilation CD I bought. I loved it immediately.
Amanda-Davis 24-Apr-2010, 01:31:43 AM