1) A Lond… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands / artists using the name Darts;
1) A London Based 'doo-wop' vocal group.
2) A Melbourne based indie-punk band.
1) Darts were a nine-piece, London-based 'doo-wop' vocal group formed in 1976 by bass singer Den Hegarty who, along with Griff Fender, Rita Ray and Horatio Hornblower, had previously performed with Rocky Sharpe and the Razors.
Their first hit was a medley of The Rays' "Daddy Cool" and Little Richard's "The Girl Can't Help It", which reached no.6 in the UK charts at the end of 1977.
They had a total of 12 single chart hits including three consecutive British No. 2's ("Come Back My Love", "The Boy From New York City" and the self-penned "It's Raining"), the only act to achieve this without ever reaching the No. 1 spot. They also released four albums; "Darts", "Everyone Plays Darts", "The Amazing Darts" (a "best-of" compilation) and "Dart Attack". "Darts" and "Everyone Plays Darts" reached the top ten in the album charts, no mean feat in a country where doo-wop was never a big craze.
Hegarty left the group in 1978 and was replaced by Kenny Andrews. The band recorded their fifth album but it remained unreleased until very recently; it has now become known as "Frantic Antics - The Lost Studio Album".
The band continued performing, including a tour of the USA and a Stateside album entitled "Darts Across America". Several personnel changes (including comedian Lenny Henry taking the role of bass singer for a short while) occurred until the band split in 1985. Since then, a variety of "best of" albums have been released, including a Warner's "The Platinum Collection".
Since 2005, the band sporadically reform for one-off concerts, with Griff Fender, Den Hegarty, Horatio Hornblower and others playing to great aplomb to sold-out venues.More information at www.amazingdarts.com
2) Melbourne based indie-punk band "Darts", kicked started their career when they won the chance to perform on the Groovin The Moo Festival main stage via triple J Unearthed. In 2012, their debut album ‘Habitual Slack’ was released in Melbourne with mastering duties left to the renowned Howie Weinberg. (Nirvana, Modest Mouse, Sonic Youth, Yeah Yeah Yeah's) The well received album was enough to get them invited back to Groovin The Moo Festival a second time in 2012. http://dartsmusic.com
Reet Petite
Darts Lyrics
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Oooh, weee
lookathere, lookathere, lookathere
Oooh, weee
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh wee
Well, she's so fine, fine, fine
She's so fine, fa fa fine
She's so fine, fine, fine
She's really sweet, the kindest girl you ever want to meet
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Rrrr Reet Petite, the finest girl you ever want to meet
Well, have you ever seen a girl for whom your soul you'd give?
For whom you'd fight for, die for, pray to God you'd lie for?
She's so fine, she's so fine, she's really sweet the finest girl
You ever want to meet
Well, she really fills her clothes
From her head to toe
I want the world to know
I love her, love her so
She's alright, she's alright
She's alright
She loves me day and night
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Oh
Well, she's like honey from a bee
And like bees from a tree, I love her, need her
She bez' so buzzin'
She's alright, she's got what it takes
She's got what it takes and to me she really rates
Well, oh now she's my cutie, my tutti frutti
My heart, my love, my bathin' beauty, she's alright
She's got just what it takes, she's got what it takes
And to me she a-really rates
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Rrr
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Rrr
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Rrr
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
The lyrics to Darts' song "Reet Petite" are about a woman who is so beautiful and kind that the singer is completely enamored with her. He sings about how she fills out her clothes and how she is the kindest person he has ever met. He also sings about how he would do anything for her, even fight, die, or lie for her.
The chorus, "Rrr Reet Petite, the finest girl you ever want to meet," is a declaration of the singer's love and admiration for this woman. He compares her to honey from a bee and says he loves her like bees love a tree. He also says that she is "buzzin'" with energy and that she has "what it takes" to be his one true love.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the beauty and kindness of this special woman, and the singer's desire to be with her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, lookathere, lookathere, lookathere, lookathere
Wow, take a look at her! She's so stunning!
Oooh, weee
Expressing enthusiasm and joy.
lookathere, lookathere, lookathere
Continuing to admire her beauty.
Oooh, weee
Still expressing excitement.
Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh wee
The singer's indescribable feeling towards her.
Well, she's so fine, fine, fine
She's incredibly attractive and impressive.
She's so fine, fa fa fine
Emphasizing her beauty and appeal.
She's so fine
Repeating her beauty.
She's so fine, fine, fine
Still emphasizing how great she looks.
She's really sweet, the kindest girl you ever want to meet
Not only is she beautiful, but she has an equally wonderful personality.
Rrrr Reet Petite, the finest girl you ever want to meet
Repeating and emphasizing how perfect she is.
Well, have you ever seen a girl for whom your soul you'd give?
Asking if anyone can relate to feeling so strongly about someone.
For whom you'd fight for, die for, pray to God you'd lie for?
Asking if anyone is so invested in someone that they would do anything for them.
She's so fine, she's so fine, she's really sweet the finest girl
Continuing to praise her looks and personality.
You ever want to meet
None can compare to her greatness.
Well, she really fills her clothes
She wears her clothes perfectly, displaying her amazing figure.
From her head to toe
Every part of her is flawless.
I want the world to know
The singer wants everyone to acknowledge her beauty.
I love her, love her so
The singer is deeply in love with her.
She's alright, she's alright
She is perfect and amazing.
She's alright
Repeating her perfection.
She loves me day and night
Her love for the singer is unwavering.
Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Repeating the idea that she is beyond compare.
Well, she's like honey from a bee
She is irresistible and sweet, like honey.
And like bees from a tree, I love her, need her
The singer is deeply infatuated with her and cannot imagine life without her.
She bez' so buzzin'
Describing her energy and allure.
She's got what it takes
She has all the qualities the singer desires.
And to me she really rates
To the singer, she is of the highest caliber.
Well, oh now she's my cutie, my tutti frutti
The singer affectionately calls her by cute nicknames.
My heart, my love, my bathin' beauty, she's alright
She is everything the singer wants in a partner and more.
She's got just what it takes, she's got what it takes
Repeating her desirable qualities.
And to me she a-really rates
To the singer, she is worth everything.
Rrrr
Repeating again how great she is.
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Magnifying how amazing she truly is.
Rrr
Once again emphasizing her status as the best.
Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet
Concluding how nothing can compare to her.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deborah Crossley
Excellent band. Very underrated.
irelan long
top class,,,, love all darts s no1 hits,,,
Paddy Eejit
The presenter said it's a Little Richard cover? Numpty!