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 and 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 and Bonnie" by Houston Calls tells a story of a chance encounter between two strangers at a bar. Bonnie and Bobby are both enjoying a night out and end up connecting over a song on the jukebox. They continue to spend time together and eventually fall in love. The song poses the question of whether or not their love has lasted and if they still feel the same as they did 38 years ago when they first met. The lyrics create vivid imagery of the couple's love story, with the spinning room and flickering lights serving to enhance the romantic atmosphere.
The song delves into the idea of true love and how it never dies. It's a testament to the idea that love can last a lifetime and can withstand the test of time. It's also a reminder that love can be found in unexpected places and can develop from chance encounters.
Line by Line Meaning
Bonnie and Bobby made their way to the bar
Bonnie and Bobby, two strangers, entered the bar.
They didn't know of each other but they weren't very far
Although they were strangers, they were in close physical proximity to each other.
From both having some drinks and eyes meeting over the jukebox
They had some alcoholic drinks and accidentally made eye contact while standing near the jukebox.
She said, "Hey boy can you play me a song?"
Bonnie asked Bobby to play a song on the jukebox.
And so he put in a quarter and he went right along
Bobby inserted a coin in the jukebox and started selecting a song.
She said, "How could you know Blackbird was just what I wanted?"
Bobby unknowingly played Bonnie's favorite song, and she was surprised.
As the song spun, so did the room
The atmosphere in the bar changed due to the song that was playing.
As they hold hands all of the lights start to flicker
Bobby and Bonnie held hands and noticed that the lights in the bar started flickering.
Playing it safe, he kissed her cheek
Bobby played it safe and kissed Bonnie on the cheek.
Does he still look at you the same way now?
The lyrics ask if Bobby still looks at Bonnie in the same way as he did when they first met.
Feel the same as 38 years ago and how?
The lyrics ask if Bonnie still feels the same way about Bobby as she did 38 years ago.
So now that the numbered honeymoon days are through
After being married for some time, Bonnie talks to Bobby.
She says to him, "I'm so glad that all our feelings are still true,
Bonnie tells Bobby that she is happy their feelings for each other are still genuine.
I can't believe that you're still acting the same like we first met."
Bonnie is surprised that Bobby still behaves towards her the same way he did when they first met.
He says, "Don't you know that true love never dies?"
Bobby tells Bonnie that their love for each other will never fade away.
And then he put in "The Princess Bride" at parts where she cries
Bobby chose to play the movie 'The Princess Bride,' especially the parts where Bonnie is emotionally moved and gets teary-eyed.
She says, "I'm glad that you know this the way that I want it"
Bonnie is happy that Bobby knows what she likes and wants.
As the reel spins, so does the room
The atmosphere in the room changed when they watched the romantic movie together.
As their eyes meet all of the streetlights they flicker
Bobby and Bonnie's eyes meet, and the streetlights outside flicker.
Glancing outside, the moon shines bright for them
They looked out and saw the shining moon.
As the clock spins, so does the room
As time passes, their love and feelings for each other remain the same.
The days pass the same the promise is kept for a lifetime
Days go by with the same love and affection they promised each other for their lifetime.
So you can promise me that the feeling's right
The lyrics ask the listener to promise that their feelings for their loved one are genuine.
He won't leave you all alone
The lyrics promise that the person's loved one will never leave them alone.
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