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)
Tell Me When
Freddie & The Dreamers Lyrics
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It's turned to empty shades
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Turn around and hide
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I see right through your lies
Tell me when you last had it all under your control
Tell me when you last saw yourself in the mirror clearly
Tell me if you're feeling alright
Tell me if you're with me
Eyes getting empty in the dark
I don't feel like myself anymore
I don't feel like I'm here in this room
To tell the truth I feel just like you
Staring into voids imagining I'm falling right through
I'm wide awake
I'm still thinkin' bout the end of it all
You're wide awake thinkin' bout the shade of paint on your walls
Maybe darker colors would be truer to you
And depict the path the past has promised to you
Tell me when you last had your life all to yourself
Tell me when you last had it all under your control
Tell me when you last saw yourself in the mirror clearly
Tell me if you're feeling alright tell me if you're with me
Tell me if you're free tonight
Tell me if you're willing to be
Tell me if you're honestly willing to be open with me
Tell me if you're even there
I know that your mind is somewhere
So tell me if you're with me
Oh tell me if you're with me
The lyrics of Freddie & The Dreamers's song Tell Me When express longing for a time when the subject had control over their life and saw themselves clearly in the mirror. The opening lines "I miss your friendly face" set a nostalgic tone, as the subject reflects on a past when they felt more connected with themselves and others. However, the second line "It's turned to empty shades" suggests that this friendly face has disappeared, replaced by a sense of emptiness and detachment.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the subject to share when they last had their life under control or saw themselves clearly. The mention of the mirror indicates a desire for self-reflection and introspection, as the subject tries to regain a sense of themselves. The lines "Eyes getting empty in the dark/I don't feel like myself anymore" add to the sense of loss and disconnection, as the subject struggles to identify with themselves or their surroundings.
The final lines of the song "So tell me if you're with me/Oh tell me if you're with me" express a longing for connection with the subject, urging them to be open and honest about their feelings. Overall, Tell Me When is a poignant reflection on the challenges of maintaining a sense of self in a world that can feel overwhelming and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss your friendly face
I long for the warm feeling I used to get when seeing your kind face
It's turned to empty shades
The warmth in your face has disappeared, replaced by a cold emptiness
Turn around and hide
You avoid confronting the truth about your feelings
I see right through your lies
I can see that you are not being truthful
Tell me when you last had your life all to yourself
When was the last time you had complete control over your life?
Tell me when you last had it all under your control
When did you last feel you had everything under your command?
Tell me when you last saw yourself in the mirror clearly
When was the last time you were able to take a good look at yourself without hiding from the truth?
Tell me if you're feeling alright
Are you doing okay? How are you feeling?
Tell me if you're with me
Are you on the same page as me? Are we in this together?
Eyes getting empty in the dark
Feeling lost and alone in the darkness
I don't feel like myself anymore
Feeling disconnected from oneself and lost
I don't feel like I'm here in this room
Feeling like an outsider, not belonging in the present situation
To tell the truth I feel just like you
I feel the same way you do, lost and disconnected
Staring into voids imagining I'm falling right through
Looking into the unknown, feeling like everything is falling apart
I'm wide awake
Fully conscious and aware
I'm still thinkin' bout the end of it all
Thinking about the consequences of everything coming to an end
You're wide awake thinkin' bout the shade of paint on your walls
You're conscious but not really present, focusing on trivial things
Maybe darker colors would be truer to you
Perhaps darker colors would better express your feelings
And depict the path the past has promised to you
And reveal the direction that your past promises to lead you in
Tell me if you're free tonight
Are you available this evening?
Tell me if you're willing to be
Are you open to the idea?
Tell me if you're honestly willing to be open with me
Can you be honest and open with me?
Tell me if you're even there
Are you present and listening?
I know that your mind is somewhere
I understand that you may be preoccupied
So tell me if you're with me
Can you confirm that we are on the same page?
Oh tell me if you're with me
Please confirm that we're in agreement.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: GIOVANNI LORENZO
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Adrian Shaw
Tell me when you feel a little blue
Tell me then I'll see what I can do
Just say the word and I'll be there
Anywhere, with lots of love to spare
So, tell me when your arms are really free
Free enough to hug and cuddle me
I'll never fall in love again
As long as there's a chance that you tell me when
Your lips are sweet and if we ever get to meet
I know, I know, I'm never gonna let you go
So, tell me when you've got a little time
Oh,tell me when you're ready to be mine
I'll never fall in love again
So, if you want my love, won't you tell me when
Your lips are sweet and if we ever get to meet
I know, I know, I'm never gonna let you go
So, tell me when you've got a little time
Oh,tell me when you're ready to be mine
I'll never fall in love again
So, if you want my love,
Won't you tell me when
Won't you tell me when
Won't you tell me when
The Replays
I listened for the first time, this song is a very beautiful song and nice track. I thanks for posting, so much!
Adrian Shaw
Tell me when you feel a little blue
Tell me then I'll see what I can do
Just say the word and I'll be there
Anywhere, with lots of love to spare
So, tell me when your arms are really free
Free enough to hug and cuddle me
I'll never fall in love again
As long as there's a chance that you tell me when
Your lips are sweet and if we ever get to meet
I know, I know, I'm never gonna let you go
So, tell me when you've got a little time
Oh,tell me when you're ready to be mine
I'll never fall in love again
So, if you want my love, won't you tell me when
Your lips are sweet and if we ever get to meet
I know, I know, I'm never gonna let you go
So, tell me when you've got a little time
Oh,tell me when you're ready to be mine
I'll never fall in love again
So, if you want my love,
Won't you tell me when
Won't you tell me when
Won't you tell me when
jman3781
GReat Version of this song by them. Freddie and The Dtreamers very entertaining Group.
John Lavery
Nice version of this song. Greetings from Ireland
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Original: The Applejacks ( U.K. ) - Tell me when ( Les Reed - Geff Stephens ) ( 1964 ). Covers: Freddie & The Dreamers ( U.K. ) - Tell me when ( 1964 ).. The Blue Diamonds ( Indonesia ) - Ya lo ves ( tell me when ) ( 1964 ). Claude Francois ( Egypt ) - Dis-moi quand ? ( tell me when ) ( 1965 ). Los Cherokees ( Spain ) - Ya lo ves ( 1965 ).
Paulo Castelo Branco
And "Tell me When" by The Cousins (belgian), 1964.
Joan Morris
+belisario guerra he was a grest singer. lost him too soonn like Gene Pitney a nother one gone too soon.
Joan Morris
+belisario guerra he
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You have reason Joan Morris !
Joan Morris
tell me when such a beautiful song.đźš…đźš…đźš…đźš…đźš…