They released only one album, The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles and Fripp in 1968 by Deram Records.
In 2002 a second release came out, The Brondesbury Tapes, featuring various recordings throughout 1968, with the group augmented by Ian McDonald on saxophone and flute, and Judy Dyble on vocals.
Michael Giles, Fripp and McDonald went on to form the first King Crimson line-up, rounded out by bassist/vocalist Greg Lake and lyricist Peter Sinfield. Peter Giles would go on to appear on the second Crimson album In the Wake of Poseidon in 1970, and more recently joined with 21st Century Schizoid Band. Judy Dyble came from Fairport Convention and would go on to join Trader Horne.
Call Tomorrow
Giles Giles & Fripp Lyrics
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Call tomorrow
Not today
Judy the vicar's daughter
Is gonna have a baby maybe
If it's true what people say
She's gone astray
I lied
Sunday-minded people in the parish
Say a prayer
Judy isn't there
Judy the vicar's daughter
Didn't like my sense of humour
Rumour
Now the fading smile has gone
To right the wrong
I'll never be the same me
Shame me
Call tomorrow
Not today
The song "Call Tomorrow" by Giles Giles & Fripp opens with a repetitive, almost hypnotic refrain of "Call tomorrow, call tomorrow, not today." The lyrics then reveal a scandalous rumor circulating in the parish involving the vicar's daughter, Judy. The song implies that Judy may be pregnant out of wedlock and has "gone astray" and "fallen by the wayside." The singer, who seems to have been involved with Judy at some point, admits to lying about her and now feels ashamed. He also suggests that Judy did not appreciate his sense of humor and that their relationship ended badly.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the power of gossip and the potential consequences of straying from the expectations of a church community. The theme of shame and guilt is pervasive throughout the song, with the singer admitting his own wrongdoings and implications surrounding Judy's situation. The refrain's repetition underscores the message that sometimes it may be better to put things off until tomorrow rather than acting impulsively in the moment.
Overall, "Call Tomorrow" is a compelling and thought-provoking song that explores the complexities of relationships and the impact of societal expectations on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Call tomorrow
Requesting to call tomorrow instead of today
Call tomorrow
Repeating the request to call tomorrow
Not today
Emphasizes the request to call tomorrow by informing not to call today
Judy the vicar's daughter
Introducing a character named Judy who is the daughter of the vicar
Is gonna have a baby maybe
Speculating that Judy might be pregnant
If it's true what people say
Conditionally accepting the possibility of Judy's pregnancy rumour
She's gone astray
Speculating that Judy might have done something morally questionable
And fallen by the wayside
Further speculating that Judy might have gone off the track from what she was supposed to do
I lied
Confessing to have lied about something, however, not clear about what
Sunday-minded people in the parish
Describing people who are more religious on Sundays and living in the same vicinity as Judy
Say a prayer
Assuming the religious people in the parish might be praying for Judy
Judy isn't there
Stating that Judy is not present where the religious people are praying for her
Judy the vicar's daughter
Repeating the character's identity
Didn't like my sense of humour
Suggesting that Judy didn't find the singer's humour entertaining
Rumour
Acknowledging the existence of a rumour without explicitly saying what it is
Now the fading smile has gone
Implying that Judy used to smile previously but now isn't
To right the wrong
Suggesting that the artist might have done something wrong and wants to fix it
I'll never be the same me
Implying that the singer believes that they have changed after doing something that they think is wrong
Shame me
Expressing guilt and a desire to be punished for something that has not been clarified
Call tomorrow
Repeating the request to call tomorrow
Not today
Reinforcing the request to call tomorrow and not today
Contributed by Joseph B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vivianacastrogache9434
Very interesting! Sounds a bit like Robert Wyatt
@psicodance.uxio.noceda.musica
Génesis inspiration....