While they began performing live in June 2003, they soon released their 4 Song Sampler, produced by Hidden in Plain View's Rob Freeman, to help spread the word. Due to various national tours with bands such as Hidden in Plain View, The Academy Is... and Hellogoodbye, Houston Calls' fanbase grew steadily, until in spring 2004, Clayton left the band. Through mutual friends, Josh Grigsby was introduced to the band and became their drummer on May 15, 2004. The newly manned five-piece went into the studio with producer Jesse Cannon, to record their Sampler Volume 2 (2004). A few months after its release in August 2004, Houston Calls became the second band to sign with Rushmore Records, a subsidiary record label of Drive-Thru Records, who the band had been friends with ever since their formation.
On August 2, 2005, the band's official debut album, A Collection of Short Stories, was released. Produced by Ed Rose, the CD contained eleven songs, three of which had previously been released on their two samplers.
In November 2006, Kenny Ryan announced he was leaving the band, Houston Calls found a replacement in Jose Lopez in Feburary 2007 who had been filling in for Kenny.
In April 2008, the band entered the studio with producer Mark Weinberg to record their follow up to A Collection of Short Stories, The End of an Error and was released on October 14, 2008, along with the single "Life Won't Wait". The album was made available to stream via AOL on the day of release. The band went on a UK Tour as main support newcomers You Me At Six. Farewell were the openers.
At the end of December 2008, founding member Jarrett Seltzer left after no longer wishing to tour as a musician. Two weeks later, it was announced that Jose Lopez would no longer be in the band due to personal reasons. The band has announced that Dan Diaz of Red Light Green Light will be filling Jose's spot. Jason Jaksetic of The Pilot will be filling in on bass. The tour will go on as planned.
On June 9, 2009, the band officially announced that they are disbanding. They will play their last show on August 29, 2009, at School of Rock in their hometown.
Some of the members brand new band Future of the Party with some of the Paulson members.
Bob & Bonnie
Houston Calls Lyrics
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They didn't know of each other but they weren't very far
From both having some drinks and eyes meeting over the jukebox
She said, "Hey boy can you play me a song?"
And so he put in a quarter and he went right along
She said, "How could you know Blackbird was just what I wanted?"
As the song spun, so did the room
Playing it safe, he kissed her cheek
Does he still look at you the same way now?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
So now that the numbered honeymoon days are through
She says to him, "I'm so glad that all our feelings are still true,
I can't believe that you're still acting the same like we first met."
He says, "Don't you know that true love never dies?"
And then he put in "The Princess Bride" at parts where she cries
She says, "I'm glad that you know this the way that I want it"
As the reel spins, so does the room
As their eyes meet all of the streetlights they flicker
Glancing outside, the moon shines bright for them
Does he still look at you the same way now?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
As the clock spins, so does the room
The days pass the same the promise is kept for a lifetime
So you can promise me that the feeling's right
So does he still look at you the same way now?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
He won't leave you all alone
The song "Bob & Bonnie" by Houston Calls tells the story of a couple who meets in a bar and falls in love. Bonnie and Bobby, who don't know each other, end up at the jukebox, where Bobby puts in a quarter and plays "Blackbird" by The Beatles. Bonnie is impressed by Bobby's choice of song and asks him to play more music. The two hold hands as the room begins to spin and the lights flicker. Bobby is hesitant at first, but finally kisses Bonnie on the cheek. The song then fast-forwards to 38 years later, where the couple is reflecting on their love and how it has endured through the years. They watch "The Princess Bride" and hold each other close, promising to stay together for a lifetime.
The song's lyrics explore the themes of love and commitment, showing how true love can endure even after many years. The use of imagery and metaphor helps to paint a vivid picture of the couple's love story. The line "As the song spun, so did the room" creates a sense of magic and wonder, while the reference to "The Princess Bride" evokes a sense of nostalgia and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Bonnie and Bobby made their way to the bar
Bonnie and Bobby went to a bar.
They didn't know of each other but they weren't very far
From both having some drinks and eyes meeting over the jukebox
Bonnie and Bobby were strangers who happened to be getting drinks at the same bar. They noticed each other while standing near the jukebox.
She said, "Hey boy can you play me a song?"
And so he put in a quarter and he went right along
Bonnie asked Bobby to play a song. He obliged by putting in a quarter and selecting a song.
She said, "How could you know Blackbird was just what I wanted?"
Bonnie was surprised that Bobby played the exact song she wanted to hear.
As the song spun, so did the room
As they hold hands all of the lights start to flicker
As the music played, Bonnie and Bobby grew closer and the environment around them seemed to shift and change.
Playing it safe, he kissed her cheek
Bobby was cautious in his actions and only gave Bonnie a kiss on the cheek.
So now that the numbered honeymoon days are through
She says to him, "I'm so glad that all our feelings are still true,
I can't believe that you're still acting the same like we first met."
After some time has passed, Bonnie expresses her happiness that their love has remained strong and that Bobby still treats her with the same affection he did when they first met.
He says, "Don't you know that true love never dies?"
And then he put in "The Princess Bride" at parts where she cries
She says, "I'm glad that you know this the way that I want it"
Bobby reassures Bonnie that their love will endure and puts on a movie that he knows will make her emotional. She appreciates that he understands how to please her.
As the reel spins, so does the room
As their eyes meet all of the streetlights they flicker
Glancing outside, the moon shines bright for them
As they watch the movie, Bonnie and Bobby feel a special connection as if the environment around them is responding to their love. The moon outside seems to shine just for them.
As the clock spins, so does the room
The days pass the same the promise is kept for a lifetime
So you can promise me that the feeling's right
As time goes on, Bonnie and Bobby's love continues to flourish. They make a promise to each other that they will always feel this way.
He won't leave you all alone
Bobby is dedicated to staying with Bonnie and making sure she is never alone.
Does he still look at you the same way now?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
Bonnie wonders if Bobby still loves her as much as he did when they first met, and if their love will endure the test of time.
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Britt W.
All these years later, and I still love this song 💜💜💜
Not_Pit_Kid_Icarus
Hopefully you still will in 38 years
ilikemyself
Yeah i feel old af honestly. Seems like everything I listen to was uploaded 10-12 years ago.
Britt W.
@ilikemyself Same 😭 I'm 31 though so I am old lmfao 🤣
ilikemyself
@Britt W. I think I'm 32 now? pretty sure. been pretending I was born in 1990 for so long that I forgot what it really was for a moment. Lol that's good though. We're like the same now :D
Godzgift2ladiez
34 here and I miss this music so much
Leo F. Schmidt
One of the greatest pop punk songs of the 2000s
Love the whole album
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Not a household name band but they played some of the best pop punk of the 2000s and Bob and Bonnie is proof of that.
Akoiah1
Ah. This song reminds me of when I used to believe in love =/
Aleckazam Productions
Do you now?