The band's deliberate focus likely affected its appeal to wider audiences. The overall result was that the Babys seemed to live in the shadow of other Chrysalis artists such as Blondie and Pat Benatar. The cover of 'Broken Heart', with the Babys' members in glossy make-up, may have been part of the aforementioned marketing ploy.
The Baby's classic early line-up, existing from 1976 to 1978, consisted of vocalist/bassist John Waite, drummer Tony Brock, keyboardist/guitarist Michael Corby, and guitarist Wally Stocker. From 1979 to 1981, the band's line-up changed as Corby exited with Ricky Phillips and Jonathan Cain came on board. 'Broken Heart' produced a top 20 U.S. hit, "Isn't it Time", and they toured the U.S. successfully. The album also spent two weeks at number one in Australia, though it did not produce another top 40 single anywhere.
Early in 1979, "Every Time I think of You" from the band's third album, 'Head First', again reached the top 20 in the U.S. It did even better in Australia, breaking into the top 10. Whilst recording the album Mike Corby left the group. In a recent radio interview posted on his website, John Waite said that after the Babys Corby left the music scene altogether. The band's fourth album, 'Union Jacks', featured a more aggressive, punchy rock sound similar to label-mate Benatar, with single "Back On My Feet Again" hitting the top 40.
Flagging commercial success dogged the band, with their fifth album, 'On the Edge', proving to be their last. Wally Stocker and Tony Brock have not worked with John Waite since the breakup and there have never been any signs of the original 1976 line-up reforming.
According to the notes included in the compilation album 'The Essential John Waite', the band's touring came to an end when Waite tore a ligament on stage during a concert in Akron, Ohio in December 1980, within a day of the assassination of John Lennon. Waite, Ricky Phillips, and Jonathan Cain later played together in the supergroup Bad English. Cain also enjoyed great success with arena rock band Journey while Brock spent many years post-Babys drumming for Rod Stewart.
2. The Babys was a Japanese indie rock band. The members are Shunsuke - vocals/guitar, Rie - drums, and Haruna - bass. The Babys are on Japan's Infinity Records label. Their sound is heavily inspired by 1970s and 80s U.S.A. and British punk rock. The Babys' style, though, is more melodic and influenced by rockabilly and contemporary pop music.
Their most recent release is an EP ('mini album' in Japan) entitled "My Name is Future" (2006). Aside from that, they have released another EP, "Shounen Knife" (2005) and two singles, "The Babys" (2004) and "Alien" (2005). Their only full-length release at this time is "Star Luster" (2005).
The Babys lent much of their music to a Japanese animation TV soundtrack entitled "Paradise Kiss."
Laura
The Babys Lyrics
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But you're still clear in my mind
You gave me things I can't forget
You gave me love I still can't find
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh
Somtimes I see you in my dreams
I found a new love for myself
You know I do the best I can
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh
I hope that we meet again
Oh I've rehearsed the things I'd say
and if that should never be
I'll love you 'til I'm blown away
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh yeah
I miss you so
Oh Laura
I miss you so
Oh Laura
(sometimes I see you in my dreams)
The Babys’ song Laura is a beautiful and touching song about lost love. The lyrics speak of a man who is reminiscing about a past relationship with Laura, who he has not seen in a year. Despite the passage of time, Laura is still very much present in his mind and he is unable to forget the love and memories they shared. The chorus of the song, “Oh Laura I miss you so” is a poignant reminder of the longing and the pain that he feels in the absence of the love that he has lost.
The lyrics also reveal that he has found a new love, but it is clear that this new relationship is not the same as the one he had with Laura. The lines “You gave me things I can't forget, you gave me love I still can't find” express the lingering feelings that he has for her, and the fact that he is unable to let go of the past. The song concludes with a hopeful message that he will meet Laura again one day, but acknowledges that even if they don't, he will always love her.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of lost love and the pain and longing that comes with it. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes, no matter how hard we try to move on, there are certain people and memories that will stay with us forever.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a year since we last met
It has been a year since we have met each other.
But you're still clear in my mind
Even after all this time, I still remember you clearly.
You gave me things I can't forget
You have given me some things that I can never forget.
You gave me love I still can't find
You gave me love that I am still searching for.
Oh Laura I miss you so
I miss you a lot, Laura.
Oh
An expression of strong emotions.
Sometimes I see you in my dreams
You appear in my dreams from time to time.
When I wake up my troubled mind yeah
When I wake up, my mind is still troubled by these dreams.
I found a new love for myself
I have found a new love for myself.
You know I do the best I can
I am doing the best I can.
I hope that we meet again
I hope that we will see each other again.
Oh I've rehearsed the things I'd say
I have rehearsed what I am going to say when I meet you again.
And if that should never be
And if we never meet again.
I'll love you 'til I'm blown away
I will love you until I die.
Oh yeah
An expression of strong emotions.
I miss you so
I miss you so much.
Oh Laura
A direct address to the person being sung about.
I miss you so
I miss you so much.
Oh Laura
A direct address to the person being sung about.
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Andrey Naufal
It's been a year since we last met
But you're still clear in my mind
You gave me things I can't forget
You gave me love I still can't find
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh
Sometimes I see you in my dreams
When I wake up my troubled mind yeah
I found a new love for myself
You know I do the best I can
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh
I hope that we meet again
Oh I've rehearsed the things I'd say
And if that should never be
I'll love you 'til I'm blown away
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh yeah
I miss you so
Oh Laura
I miss you so
Oh Laura
(sometimes I see you in my dreams)
laura earley
I love this song.
Costco Member
The Babys have alot of great songs.. That's probably an understatement.. The only other band I can think of that has as many great songs would be a band known as The Beatles.
Andrey Naufal
It's been a year since we last met
But you're still clear in my mind
You gave me things I can't forget
You gave me love I still can't find
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh
Sometimes I see you in my dreams
When I wake up my troubled mind yeah
I found a new love for myself
You know I do the best I can
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh
I hope that we meet again
Oh I've rehearsed the things I'd say
And if that should never be
I'll love you 'til I'm blown away
Oh Laura I miss you so
Oh Laura
Oh yeah
I miss you so
Oh Laura
I miss you so
Oh Laura
(sometimes I see you in my dreams)
Stephanie Krol
Love this song
Robert Sharp
Love this Song!
ACERAMGAD
Smooth as silk!
Led Zep
One of my all-time favorite bands. Its a shame, I think the name of the band is what kept them from being one of the greatest bands from the 70's. I remember when "Broken Heart" came out, I was 14 years old, and was embarrassed to buy the LP because of the name of the band. So I grew some balls, and went into the local record store and bought it. One of the greatest albums ever.
MJ H
@Smith WilliamN Who got injured?
Smith WilliamN
Finances, an injury and lack of record label support killed the Babys. With a little support they would have been right up there with Journey.
Robert Sharp
Love it! The year I graduated High School !977!!