Line-up
Peter te Bos: vocals
John Cameron: guitar
Marcus Bruystens: bass
Marc Lamb: drums
Other musicians
Allard Jolles drums
Arno Kooy bass guitar
Bobbie Rossini bass guitar
Geert de Groot bass guitar
Lya Spykstra bass guitar
Marius Schrader drums
BIOGRAPHY
1983 - Punk rock group Suspenders splits up in 1981 and several members form rock group L'Attentat. In the spring of 1983 L'Attentat guitarist/singer Allard Jolles, forms a second band: Claw Boys Claw. Other members of the band are ex-Suspenders singer Bobbie Rossini on bass, and on guitar (Jolles plays the drums) John Cameron (ex-Odorex). Shortly afterwards singer/graphic designer Peter te Bos joins Claw Boys Claw. The band plays garage rock with influences of psychedelics, acid punk and rock 'n' roll.
1984 - Shocking Shades Of Claw Boys Claw is recorded and released on the band's own Hipcat label.
1985 - In May 1985 Jolles leaves Claw Boys Claw in favour of his other band L'Attentat. He is replaced by Pilots drummer Marius Schrader.
1986 - Claw Boys Claw signs to Polydor. The band makes its first appearance at the Pinkpop festival. During this show frontman Te Bos throws apples, oranges, beer cans, his shoes and his socks into the crowd. In June the album With Love From The Boys, produced by Vic Maille, comes out. The band plays at the Roskilde festival in Denmark.
1987 - Claw Boys Claw records the album Crack My Nut. Shocking Shades is re-released on Polydor. Additionally, the album Claw Boys Claw comes out, a compilation of the band's self-released material (the mini album Now!, the single So Mean and the 12" Indian Wallpaper). Also released is the Christmas single Blue Bells.
1988 - Claw Boys Claw performs at the New Music Seminar in New York where they meet John Cale who promises to produce the band's next album. They sign to Megadisc and release the new album Hitkillers, a collection of covers of Dutch rock classics.
1989 - Bobbie Rossini and Marius Schrader leave the band. Rumours about a new album (produced by John Cale) are again surfacing.
1990 - The album Angelbite comes out. It is not produced by John Cale, but by Steve Parker (engineer with The Fall and Dutch vocalist Mathilde Santing). The band goes on - another - successful tour.
1991 - Late June the band plays the Parkpop festival in The Hague. In the meantime, Kooy joins La La Heaven and Geert de Groot (ex-Fatal Flowers) takes over on bass.
1992 - Late 1992 the album Sugar, a highlight in the band's career so far, comes out. The change in musical direction, that was already apparent on Angelbite, has now become permanent: The garage punk style has had to make way for the more melodic and sultry swamp rock. This has much to do with the fact that the album is produced by Urban Dance Squad drummer Michel Schoots, alias Magic Stick. The subdued single Rosie is the band's first Top 40 hit.
1993 - For the second time Claw Boys Claw is on the bill of the Pinkpop festival. Former bass player Rossini turns up in girl group Chicas del Rock that releases the album Neverneverland.
1994 - The new album Nipple, produced by Luc Suèr, largely follows the line of Sugar, but is less successful.
1995 - Marc Lamb plays the drums on Get Well Soon the second album of Soft Parade.
1997 - Claw Boys Claw release the new album Will-O-The-Wisp. The band also tours the Netherlands (by boat) with Scram C Baby and other bands.
1999 - All band members occupy themselves with various other projects: Te Bos concentrates on his career as graphic designer. Together with Henk Hofstede from Nits he designs the Media Centre of the Dutch Rock & Pop Institute. Drummer Marc Lamb wins the X3M remix award for his work with dance project Patriot Hills. Bassist Geert de Groot plays with Solex.
2002 - Peter te Bos en John Cameron work on a new album.
2005 - Former Claw Boys Claw drummer Marius Schrader alias Mars Radar independently releases an electro/synth album under the Wat moniker.
2006 - Te Bos and Cameron have written about 60 songs. Together with drummer Marc Lamb they start working on the new material. Lya Spykstra (ex-Bitchcock) is the new bass player. With Lamb she's also part of the trio Tomix.
2007 - After an initial session in 2006 in February and March Claw Boys Claw start recording the new album at Amsterdam's Eiland Studio's.
2008 - January 30th the release of Pajama Day is celebrated with a showcase at the DeSmet studios in Amsterdam, in presence of members of Johan, Moke and Hallo Venray.
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Claw Boys Claw Lyrics
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Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
The song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Claw Boys Claw is a cover of a classic tune originally recorded by Ozzie Nelson in 1931. The lyrics depict the idea of wanting to be with someone even in your dreams. The first verse sets up the dreamy scenario with night breezes and birds singing, inviting the listener to close their eyes and dream along. The second verse then brings in the longing for companionship, asking the listener to hold them tight and promise to miss them. The pre-chorus contains the recurring theme of craving a kiss and wanting to linger until dawn with the person they love. The chorus offers a sweet sentiment, wishing the listener sweet and worry-free dreams, but ending with the suggestion to dream of the singer.
The bridge repeats the longing for a kiss and to stay until dawn, with a slightly more desperate tone. Interestingly, the original version of the song had a third verse that was removed for later versions but included in Claw Boys Claw's cover. This verse speaks of the struggles of the day and the comfort found in dreams. The final chorus repeats the sentiment of sweet dreams and ends with the request to remember the singer in their dreams.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of loneliness and longing for a connection with someone, even if it's just in their dreams. The dream-like imagery adds to the overall romantic appeal of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars shining bright above you
The world is shining with hope and possibility before you.
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
The quiet and peaceful night seems to convey a sense of appreciation for all.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
The beauty of nature and its creatures is all around and cannot be ignored.
Dream a little dream of me
Take some time to think of me, you and all the possibilities in this world.
Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
I need reassurance, some sign of affection.
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
A reminder that everyone needs someone, a reminder that love can bring warmth in difficult times.
While I'm alone and blue as can be
The sadness, loneliness and heartache are overwhelming and almost insurmountable.
Dream a little dream of me
Take some time to think of me, you and all the possibilities in this world.
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
The night's beauty fades, but the desire for hope and love lingers on.
Still craving your kiss
The need for emotional and physical bonds still exists and is a driving force.
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
The longing for love and the benefits it brings is strong and persistent.
Just saying this
I want to communicate just how important love is, even when the words may not be enough.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
May you experience happiness and peace until the next morning comes.
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
Forgetting your worries and woes is important for a peaceful and restful sleep.
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dreams can be a gateway to endless possibilities, so let them be whatever they may.
Dream a little dream of me
Take some time to think of me, you and all the possibilities in this world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., T.R.O. INC.
Written by: FABIAN ANDRE, GUS KAHN, WILBUR SCHWANDT
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