1. The Buckinghams is an American sunshine-pop band from Chicago formed in 1966. They went on to become one of the top-selling acts of 1967, charting their only five Top 40 hits in the U.S. that year. The band dissolved in 1970, but re-formed in 1980 and as of 2019 they continue to tour throughout the United States.
If everyone on the northwest side of Chicago who claims to have hung out with the Buckinghams during their heyday had faithfully bought all their releases, the rock group might have sold more records than the Beatles. Popular attractions while still in high school, the quintet changed its name from the Pulsations to the Buckinghams to reflect the British Invasion craze and signed with Chicago's USA Records in 1966. Backing Dennis Tufano's buoyant lead vocals with prominent harmonies and punchy soul-styled brass, the group came across the wistful "Kind of a Drag," and in short order, The Buckinghams had a million-selling pop chart-topper on their hands. They quickly graduated to recording for Columbia. As long as songwriter Jim Holvay supplied more material of the same high quality as "Kind of a Drag," the Buckinghams were sitting pretty. Holvay co-wrote "Don't You Care," "Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song)," and the pseudo-psychedelic "Susan," and they all proved to be major hits for the band. The group's R&B roots surfaced on a vocal adaptation of Cannonball Adderley's jazz standard "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," their second-biggest hit.
But the Buckinghams' fortunes soon changed drastically -- one of the top-selling rock groups of 1967, they managed only one hit after early 1968. Two original members, guitarist Carl Giammarese and bassist Nick Fortuna, have since revived the Buckinghams and began touring full-time again in 1982.
2. Not to be confused with the more famous Chicago hit-makers, The Buckinghams were a 1960s pop/beat band from Islington, North London, United Kingdom. They released two 45s on Pye Records: 'I'll Never Hurt You No More' b/w 'She Lied' (may 1965), quickly followed by 'To Be or Not To Be' b/w 'I Was Your First Guy'.
Hey Baby
The Buckinghams Lyrics
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The one we used to hear when we used to get along,
Hey, baby, they're playin' our song,
Let's get back together, that's where we belong.
It's the one with the pretty melody,
It's the one that made you fall in love with me.
It made us feel so groovy,
Hey, baby, they're playin' our song,
The one we used to hear when we used to get along,
Hey, baby, they're playin' our song,
Let's get back together, that's where we belong.
Pleasant memories are comin' back to me (Sigh),
Can't you remember the way it used to be? (Sigh)
It made us feel like dancin',
It gave us time to think about romancin'.
Hey, baby, hey, baby!
Hey, baby, hey, baby!
It's the one with the pretty melody,
It's the one that made you fall in love with me.
It made us feel so groovy,
We fell in love, just like in the movies.
Hey, baby, hey, baby!
Thet're playin' our song, can't you hear it now?
Hey, baby, hey, baby!
I said they're playin' our song, can't you hear it, yeah!
Hey, baby, hey, baby!
Can't you hear it, baby?
The Buckinghams's song Hey Baby is a plea to an ex-lover to get back together, spurred by the moment they hear their song playing. The lyrics have a sense of longing, as if the singers are transported back in time to the time when they fell in love. The title of the song, "Hey Baby," is a term of endearment, which not only speaks to their original affections but also implies that this person is still special to them.
The opening lines suggest that the song brings memories of happy times when they were together. The singers are pining for the good old days. The song's melody is pretty, and it has a nostalgic quality that reminds them of their love. The melody is timeless, and it made them feel "groovy" when they were in love with each other. They are trying to recapture that earlier time, like "in the movies," and it is essential to them that they reignite their spark.
In summary, the song Hey Baby is about lovers who want to reconcile their differences and rekindle their love. The song that brings back memories of how they fell in love has a significant impact on them. They want to go back to the times they fell in love, and the melody's sweetness evokes that time. It's a lovely ballad about rekindling love and overcoming obstacles to be together once again.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, baby, they're playin' our song,
The song that reminds us of our happy times together is being played.
The one we used to hear when we used to get along,
We used to hear this song when we were happy and in love.
Let's get back together, that's where we belong.
The singer wants to rekindle their past love and reunite with their partner.
It's the one with the pretty melody,
The song has a beautiful tune.
It's the one that made you fall in love with me.
The artist believes this song was instrumental in their partner falling in love with them.
It made us feel so groovy,
The song gave the couple a happy and carefree feeling.
We fell in love, just like in the movies.
The couple's love story felt like a romantic movie.
Pleasant memories are comin' back to me (Sigh),
The artist is reminiscing about happy memories and feeling nostalgic.
Can't you remember the way it used to be? (Sigh)
The artist is asking their partner if they also remember their happy past together and feeling wistful.
It made us feel like dancin',
The song made the couple want to dance and be joyful.
It gave us time to think about romancin'.
The song made the couple think about being romantic with each other.
Hey, baby, hey, baby!
The artist is trying to get their partner's attention to listen to the song with them.
They're playin' our song, can't you hear it now?
The singer wants their partner to hear and acknowledge that the song is playing for them.
I said they're playin' our song, can't you hear it, yeah!
The singer is emphasizing that the song is playing for them and hoping their partner will join in.
Can't you hear it, baby?
The singer is pleading with their partner to listen to the song with them and remember their love together.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: GARY BEISBIER, JAMES HOLVAY
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