The Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for onl… Read Full Bio ↴The Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for only one hit, the instrumental "Pipeline".

The Chantays were formed in 1961 when five high-school friends decided to start their own band. Bob Spickard, Brian Carman (co-writers of "Pipeline"), Bob Welch, Warren Waters and Rob Marshall were all students at Santa Ana High School in California, when a local group called The Rhythm Rockers inspired the five to form The Chantays. In December 1962, the group recorded and released "Pipeline", which eventually peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1963. The track also peaked in the UK Singles Chart in 1963 at #16.The Chantays recorded their first album in 1963, also entitled Pipeline, which included "Blunderbus" and "El Conquistador". Their follow-up album was Two Sides of The Chantays in 1964.

The Chantays toured Japan and the US joining the Righteous Brothers and Roy Orbison on a few occasions, and they were the only rock and roll band to perform on the Lawrence Welk Show.
"Pipeline" (published as sheet music in 1962 by Downey Music Publishing) has become a standard surf rock hit.[citation needed] The tune has since been covered by Lawrence Welk himself (on the Dot album Scarlet O'Hara), Al Caiola (United Artists - Album "Greasy Kid Stuff"), The Ventures, Agent Orange, Hank Marvin, Lively Ones. Dick Dale with the help of Stevie Ray Vaughan (Grammy Nominated), by thrash metal band Anthrax, Bad Manners, and also by Johnny Thunders. "Pipeline" has also been featured in many films, television programs and commercials. It also appears on numerous compilation albums.

The Chantays have been honored for their contributions to music. Some of the highlights include being honored on April 12, 1996 by Hollywood's Rock Walk, that was founded to honor individuals and bands that have made lasting and important contributions to music. The Chantays have also been included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. "Pipeline" is listed as one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Along with Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers and Diane Keaton, The Chantays were honored by the City of Santa Ana, California and Santa Ana High School when they named a street after them, Chantays Way. OC Weekly Magazine also named The Chantays as one of the Best Orange County Bands.

Today, the Chantays are still playing. The band's original members Bob Spickard, Brian Carman and Bob Welch are joined by long time members Gil Orr, Ricky Lewis and Brian Nussle. The Chantays have recorded two new albums: The Next Set (live recording) and Waiting for the Tide. Some of the tracks included new songs "Crystal T" and "Killer Dana", along with remakes of "Pipeline", "El Conquistador" and "Blunderbus".

Maybe Baby
The Chantays Lyrics

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Maybe baby, I'll have you
Maybe baby, you'll be true
Maybe baby, I'll have you for me

It's funny honey, you don't care
You never listen to my prayer
Maybe baby, I'll have you for me

Well, you are the one that makes me glad
And you are the one that makes me sad
When someday you want me, oh, well
I'll be there, wait and see

Maybe baby, I'll have you
Maybe baby, you'll be true
Maybe baby, I'll have you for me

Well, you are the one that makes me glad
And you are the one that makes me sad
When someday you want me, oh, well
I'll be there, wait and see

Maybe baby, I'll have you
Maybe baby, you'll be true
Maybe baby, I'll have you for me

Maybe baby, ooh
Maybe baby, ooh
Maybe baby, ooh
Maybe baby, ooh
Maybe baby, ooh
Maybe baby, ooh

Maybe baby, ooh
Maybe baby, ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Maybe Baby" by The Chantays is a classic 1960s rock-and-roll tune about the uncertainty and hopefulness of love. The lyrics suggest a longing for a romantic partner who may or may not reciprocate those feelings, but the singer is willing to wait and see if they will be together someday. The repetition of "maybe baby" throughout the song highlights the uncertainty of the situation, but the singer remains optimistic despite the potential heartbreak.

The first verse addresses the object of the singer's affection, suggesting that they may become a couple ("Maybe baby, I'll have you") and that the partner might be faithful ("Maybe baby, you'll be true"). However, the singer acknowledges that there is no guarantee that their love will be reciprocated ("It's funny honey, you don't care/You never listen to my prayer"). The second verse reiterates the back-and-forth nature of the relationship, noting that the partner simultaneously brings both joy and pain to the singer's life ("Well, you are the one that makes me glad/And you are the one that makes me sad"). The chorus repeats the hopefulness of the first verse despite the uncertainty of the situation, ending on a hopeful note with the word "maybe" repeated several times.

Overall, "Maybe Baby" is a timeless classic that captures the emotions of those hoping for love in a world where nothing is certain.

Line by Line Meaning

Maybe baby, I'll have you
I hope that someday, you and I will be together

Maybe baby, you'll be true
Perhaps you'll be loyal and faithful to me

Maybe baby, I'll have you for me
I dream of having you as my own

It's funny honey, you don't care
It's amusing how you don't seem to pay attention to my feelings

You never listen to my prayer
You never seem to hear my heartfelt requests

Well, you are the one that makes me glad
You bring joy and happiness to my life

And you are the one that makes me sad
When you're not around, I feel lonely and blue

When someday you want me, oh, well
If one day you decide you want to be with me, then

I'll be there, wait and see
I will be ready and waiting for you

Maybe baby, ooh
Perhaps someday we will be together