They played soulful, funky pop jazz and were initially signed to Phonogram Records' Mercury imprint. The first came to notice of the UK music and style press when they hooked up with photographer Andy Warhol for the video of the 1986 single Misfit. This featured the band in New York and at one point featured Ben Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot dancing down a side street whilst Andy Warhol referenced Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by dropping pieces of white card in time to the music (an efect that would also be copied by INXS in the Mediate of 1988).
Their debut album Keep Your Distance entered the British charts at number one in May 1987, and stayed in the Top Ten for 13 weeks, however the release of that album's "Free" lost some of the momentum by limping to only Number 56 in the UK charts.
The bands second album Getahead was lead by an upbeat funky track called "Name and Number". Even though this record only reached Number 14 in 1989, the "Hey How You Doin'" refrain would find itself in the Top Ten two years later as part of the De La Soul song "Ring Ring Ring (Hey Hey Hey)".
After the lack-leisure performance of Getahead and second single First Place, Curiosity (as they were now billed) found themselves dropped from Mercury Records. However three years after the release of that single they returned to the UK Top Ten as a three piece on RCA Records, with a cover of Johnny Bristol's Hang on in There Baby. However the band's follow ups (covers of I Need Your Lovin' and Gimme the Sunshine) flopped in the UK, which resulted in the album Back to Front only being released in Japan and selected overseas markets.
In the 2000s the band reformed for an appearance on a National Lottery midweek show on BBC 1 and since then Ben Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot has toured under the name Curiosity Killed the Cat on a number of 1980s revival packages.
Since Curiosity disbanded, Ben has, by request, continued to perform both live and in the studio and has recently teamed up with dance supremos "Element" (AKA Bimbo Jones) who have already produced remixes for the likes of Deep Dish, Usher and The Bodyrockers. They are also the co production duo responsible for "Meck's" "Thunder In My Heart Again".
Band members
Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot (vocals; * 19 May 1965)
Julian Brookhouse (guitar; * 15 May 1963)
Nick Thorp (bass; * 25 October 1964)
Miguel Drummond (drums; * 27 January 1964)
Something New Something Blue
Curiosity Killed the Cat Lyrics
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Will ever-weathered taste buds be restored
Now you have endured sun rain and joy and pain
But I'm concerned about
What I can sense
Lack of incentive and lack of defence
But you′ve sleeves of aces
I've seen some faces
Something new something blue adds
A little bit of colour to your face
Something new something blues adds
A little bit of colour of your face
Reminiscing those blues away
As reassuring signs rest and calm at by
Swim through the rip-tide
Welcome out from the inside
Something new something blue adds
A little bit of colour to your face
Something new something blues adds
A little bit of colour of your face
Something new something blue adds
A little bit of colour
To your character, colour to your manner
Didn't think you′d get this far but here you are
Spring clean, out the old, wash in the new
Ain′t nothing like the blues
To sweep those heels right off your shoes
Something new something blue adds
A little bit of colour...
The song "Something New Something Blue" by Curiosity Killed the Cat conveys the idea of starting fresh, trying out something new and overcoming the blues. The lyrics suggest that it's time to explore a new phase in life and move on from the past, even if it means facing uncertainty and vulnerabilities. The verse "Now you have endured sun rain and joy and pain" reflects the idea that life is full of ups and downs, but it's important to keep moving forward.
The chorus "Something new something blue adds a little bit of colour to your face" implies that taking on new challenges and experiences can help add a spark and excitement to life, even if it may come with some worries and struggles (the blue). The song encourages the listener to look inward and find their strength and inner resources to keep going. The line "I see inside from an outer view" suggests that the singer understands what the person is going through, but from a distance.
Overall, "Something New Something Blue" is a song that conveys a message of resilience, hope, and optimism. Despite the challenges of life, the song encourages the listener to keep going, try new things, and embrace change.
Line by Line Meaning
A new time of your life's explored
You are experiencing a period of your life that is yet to be explored
Will ever-weathered taste buds be restored
Are you starting to enjoy things that you previously did not like?
Now you have endured sun rain and joy and pain
You have been through good times and bad times
But I'm concerned about
I am worried about
What I can sense
What I can feel or perceive
Lack of incentive and lack of defence
You seem to be lacking motivation and protection
But you've sleeves of aces
However, you have some great skills or abilities
I've seen some faces
I have met many people
I see inside from an outer view
I can understand what you are going through even from a distance
Something new something blue adds
Trying something new or experiencing a bit of sadness can add
A little bit of colour to your face
Some excitement or emotion to your life
Reminiscing those blues away
Putting the sad times behind you
As reassuring signs rest and calm at by
Feeling reassured and calm by the signs around you
Swim through the rip-tide
Navigating through difficult times
Welcome out from the inside
Coming out of a difficult phase
To your character, colour to your manner
Adding some depth or richness to your personality and behavior
Didn't think you'd get this far but here you are
Despite not expecting to, you have come a long way
Spring clean, out the old, wash in the new
Get rid of the old and bring in the new
Ain't nothing like the blues
There is nothing like experiencing sadness
To sweep those heels right off your shoes
To make you feel emotional and overwhelmed
Writer(s): Julian Godfrey Brookhouse, Nicholas Bernard Thorp, Miguel Drummond, Michael John Mcevoy, Ben Volpeliere-pierrot
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben V-Pierrot
on Who Are You
Bravo BigMan! V.Good rendition...... Believe me or not - People think Mr J POC was recruited for assistance; though the truth is he totally COPIED the CKtC drummers pattern AND being friends with our producer (Nathan East.) decided to Rhythm Section 'guest'....... Bless the bones of the legend XB