"Back on My Feet Again" is the second single released by the Foundations. It was the follow-up to their hit single "Baby, Now That I've Found You". It was written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod and produced by Tony Macaulay. It charted at number 18 in the UK and also in Ireland. It reached No. 59 in the U.S. and number 29 in Canada. Background Clem Curtis was the lead vocalist on this song.Billboard - Foundations Singer Clem Curtis Dies at 76 By Andrew Unterberger
According to bass guitarist Peter MacBeth, they had a choice of three songs; they recorded two and then went with "Back on My Feet Again".Melody Maker, 17 February 1968 - Page 10 Foundations prove 'one -hit' knockers wrong - BOB DAWBARN This, their second single was released in January 1968,
According to Eric Allandale in a February, 1968 article in Beat Instrumental, the band's new equipment made a difference in the recording. Allandale also said that they didn't use any session musicians. They only doubled on flute with Pat Burke playing that part.Beat Instrumental, February, 1968 - Page 27 FROM MILITARY BAND TO FOUNDATIONS B.I. talks to ERIC ALLAN DALE Other version by the Foundations A re-recorded version featuring Clem Curtis's replacement, Colin Young, appeared on the Marble Arch album. The B-side of the single, "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving", was written by Rick Jones
Live appearances and special broadcasts The January 20, 1968 issue of New Musical Express wrote that The Foundations, along with The Tremeloes and the Alan Price Set etc. were set for a BBC-1 appearance in the next few days.New Musical Express, No. 1097, 20 January 1968 - Page 6 MORE POP -PACKED TV Pet spec, Cilia, Freeman, Dee, Dodd guests Reception The single was reviewed in the January 20 issue of New Musical Express. The reviewer referred to it as a scorcher and a very good pop record. The throaty vocals, organ, handclaps, brass and stormy beat were the bonuses. There was just some minor criticism that the tune wasn't as catchy as the B side, "Need Your Loving" (the reviewer most likely referring to the B side, "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving"), and too much top (possibly referring the treble).New Musical Express, No. 1097 20 January 1968 - Page 4 NEW FOUNDATIONS A SCORCHER! The B side was composed by Rick Jones.JioSaavn - I Can Take or Leave Your Loving (Rerecorded) Lyrics
Releases The Foundations - "Back on My Feet Again" / "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving" - PYE 7N 17417 - 1968Discogs - The Foundations – Back On My Feet Again The Foundations - "Back on My Feet Again" / "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving" - UNI 55058Discogs - The Foundations – Back On My Feet Again
Charts The single made its debut at no. 24 in the Melody Maker Pop 30 on the week of 10 February.Melody Maker, 10 February 1968 - Page 2 MELODY MAKER POP 30 It also debuted at no. 24 in the Disc and Music Echo TOP 30 chart that week.Disc and Music Echo, 10 February 1968 - Page 3 DISC TOP 30 Whilst not doing as well as the first single, it spent ten weeks in the UK chart, and made it to No. 18.Official Charts - FOUNDATIONS, FOUNDATIONS Songs, Official Singles Chart It made it to No. 29 in Canada. RPM Weekly, Volume 9 No. 9 Week Ending 27 April 1968 - Page 1 THE RPM 100, 29 29 39 BACK ON MY FEET AGAINRPM Weekly, Volume 9 No. 10 Week Ending 4 May 1968 - Page 1 THE RPM 100
Chart (1968)PeakpositionArgentina 13
References
External links 60 Golden Daze channel - The Foundations - Back On My Feet Again (HQ) (audio) Music4U channel, Jun 7, 2022 - Back On My Feet Again - The Foundations - stereoThis has been made from the vocal track of the mono mix with Clem Curtis, dubbed over the stereo backing from a mix featuring his replacement (audio) pluto00011 channel, Jan 6, 2010 - Back On My Feet Again -The Foundations (video)