The band consisted of Freddie Garrity (born Manchester, Lancashire 14 November 1936 died –19 May 2006), vocals, Roy Crewsdon (often misspelled "Crewdson") (born Manchester May 29, 1941 ), guitar, Derek Quinn (born Manchester May 24, 1942, ), guitar and harmonica, Peter Birrell (born Manchester May 9, 1941, ), bass, and Bernie Dwyer (born Manchester December 4, 1940, died – December 4, 2002), drums.
Discography
Singles:
If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody/Feel So Blue (Columbia DB 7032) 1963
I'm Telling You Now/What Have I Done To You? (Columbia DB 7086) 1963
You Were Made For Me/Send A Letter To Me (Columbia DB 7147) 1963
Over You/Come Back When You're Ready (Columbia DB 7214) 1964
I Love You Baby/Don't Make Me Cry (Columbia DB 7286) 1964
Just For You/Don't Do That To Me (Columbia DB 7322) 1964
I Understand/I Will (Columbia DB 7381) 1964
A Little You/Things I'd Like To Say (Columbia DB 7526) 1965
Thou Shalt Not Steal/I Don't Know (Columbia DB 7720) 1965
If You've Gotta Minute Baby/When I'm Home With You (Columbia DB 7857) 1966
Playboy/Some Day (Columbia DB 7929) 1966
Turn Around/Funny Over You (Columbia DB 8033) 1966
Hello, Hello/All I Ever Want Is You (Columbia DB 8137) 1967
Brown And Porter's (Meat Exporters) Lorry/
Little Brown Eyes (Columbia DB 8200) 1967
Little Big Time/Freddie Garrity: You Belong To Me (Columbia DB 8496) 1968
It's Great/Gabardine Mac (Columbia DB 8517) 1968
Get Around Downtown Girl/What To Do (Columbia DB 8606) 1969
Susan's Tuba/You Hurt Me Girl (Philips 6006 098) 1970
Here We Go/I Saw Ya (Polydor 2059 041) 1978
EPs:
If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody (Columbia Seg 8275, 1963)
Songs From "What A Crazy World" (Columbia Seg 8287, 1964)
You Were Made For Me (Columbia Seg 8302, 1964 )
Over You (Columbia Seg 8323, 1964)
Ready Freddie Go (Columbia Seg 8403, 1965)
Freddie And The Dreamers (Columbia Seg 8457, 1965)
Albums:
Freddie And The Dreamers (Columbia 33sx 1577, 1963)
You Were Mad For Me (Columbia 33sx 1663, 1964)
Sing Along Party (Columbia Sx1785, 1965)
In Disneyland (Columbia Scx 6069, 1966)
King Freddie And His Dreaming Knights (Columbia Sx 6177, 1967)
Oliver In The Overworld (Starline Srs 5019, 1970)
Breaking Out (Arny's Shack Records, AS 025, 1978)
Playboy
Freddie & The Dreamers Lyrics
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Chasin' the bright lights of each nightclub in town
Tho′ i never show it, my heart's breakin' in two
They may call me a playboy but i′m lonesome for you
I once had a real love that was when i had you
Now i′ll never feel love with somebody new
This false front i'm wearin′ is just to cover my blues
They may call me a playboy but i'm lonesome for you
The lyrics of the song "Playboy" by Freddie & The Dreamers describe the life of a man who is living an unfulfilling lifestyle filled with partying and going to nightclubs to chase the bright lights of the city. Despite living this playboy lifestyle, he feels lonely and his heart is broken in two. He tries to hide his true emotions behind a false front of being a playboy. The lyrics reveal that the reason for his heartbreak is the absence of his lover, who he still longs for.
The lyrics describe a common phenomenon of modern city life where people feel compelled to chase social events and be part of a scene, but at the same time yearn for love and companionship. The playboy may seem like he is having a great time with the ladies, but deep down he is unhappy and missing the love he once had. The lyrics also show that sometimes people wear a façade to hide their true emotions and feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me a playboy as i am makin′ my rounds
People label me as a womanizer because I'm frequenting various nightclubs.
Chasin' the bright lights of each nightclub in town
I'm only seeking the excitement and thrill of the city nightlife.
Tho′ i never show it, my heart's breakin' in two
Despite my carefree attitude, I'm deeply saddened by our separation.
They may call me a playboy but i′m lonesome for you
Even though I'm seen as a promiscuous individual, I'm still longing for your love.
I once had a real love that was when i had you
The only time I experienced true love was when I was with you.
Now i′ll never feel love with somebody new
I don't believe I can fall in love with anyone else.
This false front i'm wearin′ is just to cover my blues
My nonchalant behavior is just a facade to hide my emotional pain.
They may call me a playboy but i'm lonesome for you
Despite my reputation, my heart still yearns for your affection.
Writer(s): Eddie Miller, Bob Morris
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnvanstone5336
Great voice Freddie, great players in the Dreamers, seeing Freddie with less of his antics is a revelation!
@majorvonhapenallthetime8602
Arthritis...I guarantee the Dreamers were glad that they hadn't got to jump about any more. It'd be very hard to muster the enthusiasm when the musical hammer of death is about to ring "Time please gentlemen!" on their careers and they know tv appearances can be counted on one hand, the record contract with Columbia has long gone, and they didn't quite make as much money as The Beatles or Rolling Stones. Most of the Beat Boom groups suffered a similar fate. Really, the sensible ones were those who bought a few taxi cabs, a pub, a garage, at least as their own boss, they wouldn't suffer workmates reminding them "I remember yow when yow was somebody....well, yer a nobody now..."
@sgold989
What a great and powerful performance!!! A true rock band...
@MyGodzilla99
I’m not from England but from the US and I think this song is awesome. One man’s trash is another’s treasure :-)
@stevenmcghee6649
Far better live band than they were given credit for
@keithbennett4247
Even Freddie knew jumping around like lunatic had run it’s course.
@majorvonhapenallthetime8602
Yes, the whole group have their feet on the ground. They're playing for a more grown up audience, not the screaming 12yr old girls of their time at the higher reaches of the Beat Boom pyramid. There's also the lack of hit making potential which hits enthusiasm....Garrity was over the top most probably because he couldn't believe his luck....number 1 hits, full venues, telly, films....he was having the time of his life.
That was a world away by 1967, he was probably well aware that people were already asking "Who??" at the mention of his name. That's got to be a real kick of the cobblers when you've had bags and bags of mail, begging for autographs etc, and all yer getting now is a brown envelope from the tax man asking were you aware that you still owed him his cut, from your earnings in 1964?
@Large23collectibles
So odd seeing Freddie less animated. This is really good stuff.
@majorvonhapenallthetime8602
The end is nigh, the hits long dried up, the audience aren't a bunch of screaming/squealing 12yr olds....the enthusiasm had wilted like a flower in the desert, the odd silly laugh mid-lyric was as much as Fred could manage in this Beat Club gig. I bet the management had to accept a derisory fee, but telly is telly and yes, maybe Fred and the band were looking back on their time at the top and their slide and wondering: would they be remembered as fine, professional musicians, OR "That group that used to jump about like a bunch o' bloody idiots....Freddie 'n' The Wotnots..."??
@stevenmcghee6649
@@majorvonhapenallthetime8602 they still sound great, though