The Ferrets may refer to three bands.
1. an Australian rock band
2. a Bulgarian rock band
3. an American 'jangle pop' indie band from the 1980s
1. The Ferrets were an Australian rock band from Melbourne and Sydney, which formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1979. Their second single, "Don't Fall in Love", was released in 1977 and peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Philip Eizenberg (guitar), Kenneth Firth (bass guitar Read Full BioThe Ferrets may refer to three bands.
1. an Australian rock band
2. a Bulgarian rock band
3. an American 'jangle pop' indie band from the 1980s
1. The Ferrets were an Australian rock band from Melbourne and Sydney, which formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1979. Their second single, "Don't Fall in Love", was released in 1977 and peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Philip Eizenberg (guitar), Kenneth Firth (bass guitar, backing vocals), William "Billy" Miller (vocals, guitar) and David Springfield (guitar, backing vocals) formed The Ferrets and were soon joined by drummer Rick Brewer.
Ken Firth, Phil Eizenberg and William "Billy" Miller had been involved with the Australian stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar (1972–1974) which also included singer-actors Jon English and John Paul Young.
Firth (bass guitar, backing vocals), Miller (vocals, guitar) and Dave Springfield (guitar, backing vocals) were all members of hard rockers Buster Brown (which also featured vocalist Angry Anderson later of Rose Tattoo). In November 1975 the trio left Buster Brown to join guitarist Eizenberg and formed The Ferrets. Drummer Rick Brewer (ex-Zoot) joined in April 1976 followed by Miller's sisters Jane Miller (backing vocals, keyboard) and Pam Miller (backing vocals) in July—they were now a seven-piece band.
After favourable reactions from audiences in Melbourne and Sydney, The Ferrets produced a demo tape that caught the attention of Ian "Molly" Meldrum talent coordinator for Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV series Countdown. Meldrum had them signed to Mushroom Records and started producing their debut album, Dreams of a Love, in July 1976. In April 1977 they released their debut single, "Robin Hood", which did not chart. After nearly a year, production of the album was still incomplete, so The Ferrets took over—assisted by recording engineers Tony Cohen and Ian MacKenzie—Meldrum was attributed as "Willie Everfinish". Album production was finalised in August and it was released in October.
Meldrum had carefully crafted their first single's A side "Lies" taking weeks but the B side "Don't Fall in Love" (written by Ian Davis and Firth) was rushed in three hours. The Ferrets premiered on Countdown in an episode compered by Jon English however, they used their B side. "Don't Fall in Love" quickly sold out its initial pressing and many customers wanted a copy of The Ferrets' debut album – there was concern at Mushroom Records as Meldrum had not organised an album cover: a white hand stamped cardboard sleeve was issued with a promise of the album artwork to follow. The Ferrets released a promo as the single peaked at No. 1 on Melbourne's charts and No. 2 Nationally. They were awarded with 'Best Australian TV Performer' at the 1977 King of Pop Awards for their Countdown appearances.
Although generally remembered for their biggest hit, their follow-up single "Janie May" reached No. 25 nationally and was televised on Countdown on 13 November 1977, which also featured the infamous Prince Charles interview. Their debut album Dreams of a Love achieved Gold record status and the long awaited album cover depicted a model (Wendy Bannister) holding a snarling ferret on her shoulder (front), a photo of the seven member band (back), lyrics and recording details including a photo of "Willie Everfinish" (inside).
By the end of 1977, guitarist Eizenberg and backing vocalist Pam Miller had left. After another single, "Are You Looking at Me?" was released in April 1978, Jane Miller also left.[3] The Ferrets continued to tour and then recorded their second album Fame at Any Price (October 1978) produced by Cohen.[4] There were disappointing sales for the related singles "This Night" (written by Frank Howson, Firth, Miller) and "Tripsville" and for the album itself. Firth also left to be replaced successively by George Cross (previously in Jim Keays Southern Cross with Brewer) and Ric Petropolis. The Ferrets had no further chart success and disbanded in March 1979.
Philip Eizenberg played bass guitar in Mighty Guys (1980s) with Mick Hamilton and Leon Isackson. He studied martial arts from 1984 (at age 34) and was registered with the Australian Hapkido Association as a 4th Degree instructor. He played bass on Night of the Gale with Phill Raymond in 2006.
Kenneth "Ken" David Firt rejoined Miller in Billy Miller and the Great Blokes (1979–1982), then temporarily with Divinyls (1982) while they replaced out-going bassist Jeremy Paul with Rick Grossman. Firth was in Interchange Bench (1993–1998) with Miller again. He was a session musician on Miller's CDs Victoria (1998) and Elsternwick '69 (2000).
William "Billy/Bill" Harris Miller produced Frank Howson's cover version of The Ferrets' song "Killing Ourselves" (co-written by Howson and Springfield). Wrote the song "Moon and Stars" for the ABC tv series Sweet and Sour in 1984. Session musician on Howson's The Boy Who Dared To Dream LP, member of various bands including: Billy Miller and The Great Blokes (1979–1982), The Spaniards (1983–1986), Interchange Bench (1993–1998), The Dave Graney Show (1998–2004) and Dave Graney ‘n’ The Lurid Yellow Mist (2004–?).[4] Some of these have included Firth or Springfield.
Dave Springfield (aka David John Schofield) rejoined Miller, briefly, in The Spaniards. Released a Country music CD Rev J D Love as Rev J D Love aka David J Schofield.
Rick Brewer later joined The Motivators (1980–1982) and Greg Baker's Blues Party.
George Cross performed in Jim Keays Band during 1999.
Rick Petropolis also in the Motivators (with Brewer) and later in Rattlesnake (1991).
Billy Miller performed "Don't Fall in Love" for the first Countdown Spectacular Tour of Australia from June to August 2006 and can be seen on the associated DVD (disc 1 track 16). Also on this tour were Jon English and John Paul Young from his Jesus Christ Superstar days.
Members
Philip Eizenberg – guitar (1975–1977)
Kenneth Firth – bass guitar (1975–1978)
William Miller – vocals, guitar (1975–1979)
David Springfield – guitar (1975–1979)
Rick Brewer – drums (1976–1979)
Jane Miller – backing vocals, keyboards (1976–1978)
Pam Miller – backing vocals (1976–1977)
George Cross – bass guitar (1978)
Ric Petropolis – bass guitar (1978–1979)
Discography
Albums
Dreams of a Love (October 1977, Mushroom Records/Charisma Records) AUS No. 20
Fame at Any Price (October 1978, Mushroom Records
Singles
"Robin Hood" (April 1977, Mushroom Records)
"Don't Fall in Love" (July 1977, Mushroom Records/Charisma Records) AUS No. 2
"Janie May" (November 1977, Mushroom Records) AUS No. 25
"Are You Looking at Me" (April 1978, Mushroom Records)
"This Night" (September 1978, Mushroom Records)
"Tripsville" (January 1979, Mushroom Records)
3. The Ferrets were a so-called jangle pop band from the United States, active in the latter half of the 1980s, featuring Chaz Lockwood and Jim Huie. Their only long player, 'Angry Young Ferrets', was released by Jargon Records in 1987.
1. an Australian rock band
2. a Bulgarian rock band
3. an American 'jangle pop' indie band from the 1980s
1. The Ferrets were an Australian rock band from Melbourne and Sydney, which formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1979. Their second single, "Don't Fall in Love", was released in 1977 and peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Philip Eizenberg (guitar), Kenneth Firth (bass guitar Read Full BioThe Ferrets may refer to three bands.
1. an Australian rock band
2. a Bulgarian rock band
3. an American 'jangle pop' indie band from the 1980s
1. The Ferrets were an Australian rock band from Melbourne and Sydney, which formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1979. Their second single, "Don't Fall in Love", was released in 1977 and peaked at No. 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Philip Eizenberg (guitar), Kenneth Firth (bass guitar, backing vocals), William "Billy" Miller (vocals, guitar) and David Springfield (guitar, backing vocals) formed The Ferrets and were soon joined by drummer Rick Brewer.
Ken Firth, Phil Eizenberg and William "Billy" Miller had been involved with the Australian stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar (1972–1974) which also included singer-actors Jon English and John Paul Young.
Firth (bass guitar, backing vocals), Miller (vocals, guitar) and Dave Springfield (guitar, backing vocals) were all members of hard rockers Buster Brown (which also featured vocalist Angry Anderson later of Rose Tattoo). In November 1975 the trio left Buster Brown to join guitarist Eizenberg and formed The Ferrets. Drummer Rick Brewer (ex-Zoot) joined in April 1976 followed by Miller's sisters Jane Miller (backing vocals, keyboard) and Pam Miller (backing vocals) in July—they were now a seven-piece band.
After favourable reactions from audiences in Melbourne and Sydney, The Ferrets produced a demo tape that caught the attention of Ian "Molly" Meldrum talent coordinator for Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV series Countdown. Meldrum had them signed to Mushroom Records and started producing their debut album, Dreams of a Love, in July 1976. In April 1977 they released their debut single, "Robin Hood", which did not chart. After nearly a year, production of the album was still incomplete, so The Ferrets took over—assisted by recording engineers Tony Cohen and Ian MacKenzie—Meldrum was attributed as "Willie Everfinish". Album production was finalised in August and it was released in October.
Meldrum had carefully crafted their first single's A side "Lies" taking weeks but the B side "Don't Fall in Love" (written by Ian Davis and Firth) was rushed in three hours. The Ferrets premiered on Countdown in an episode compered by Jon English however, they used their B side. "Don't Fall in Love" quickly sold out its initial pressing and many customers wanted a copy of The Ferrets' debut album – there was concern at Mushroom Records as Meldrum had not organised an album cover: a white hand stamped cardboard sleeve was issued with a promise of the album artwork to follow. The Ferrets released a promo as the single peaked at No. 1 on Melbourne's charts and No. 2 Nationally. They were awarded with 'Best Australian TV Performer' at the 1977 King of Pop Awards for their Countdown appearances.
Although generally remembered for their biggest hit, their follow-up single "Janie May" reached No. 25 nationally and was televised on Countdown on 13 November 1977, which also featured the infamous Prince Charles interview. Their debut album Dreams of a Love achieved Gold record status and the long awaited album cover depicted a model (Wendy Bannister) holding a snarling ferret on her shoulder (front), a photo of the seven member band (back), lyrics and recording details including a photo of "Willie Everfinish" (inside).
By the end of 1977, guitarist Eizenberg and backing vocalist Pam Miller had left. After another single, "Are You Looking at Me?" was released in April 1978, Jane Miller also left.[3] The Ferrets continued to tour and then recorded their second album Fame at Any Price (October 1978) produced by Cohen.[4] There were disappointing sales for the related singles "This Night" (written by Frank Howson, Firth, Miller) and "Tripsville" and for the album itself. Firth also left to be replaced successively by George Cross (previously in Jim Keays Southern Cross with Brewer) and Ric Petropolis. The Ferrets had no further chart success and disbanded in March 1979.
Philip Eizenberg played bass guitar in Mighty Guys (1980s) with Mick Hamilton and Leon Isackson. He studied martial arts from 1984 (at age 34) and was registered with the Australian Hapkido Association as a 4th Degree instructor. He played bass on Night of the Gale with Phill Raymond in 2006.
Kenneth "Ken" David Firt rejoined Miller in Billy Miller and the Great Blokes (1979–1982), then temporarily with Divinyls (1982) while they replaced out-going bassist Jeremy Paul with Rick Grossman. Firth was in Interchange Bench (1993–1998) with Miller again. He was a session musician on Miller's CDs Victoria (1998) and Elsternwick '69 (2000).
William "Billy/Bill" Harris Miller produced Frank Howson's cover version of The Ferrets' song "Killing Ourselves" (co-written by Howson and Springfield). Wrote the song "Moon and Stars" for the ABC tv series Sweet and Sour in 1984. Session musician on Howson's The Boy Who Dared To Dream LP, member of various bands including: Billy Miller and The Great Blokes (1979–1982), The Spaniards (1983–1986), Interchange Bench (1993–1998), The Dave Graney Show (1998–2004) and Dave Graney ‘n’ The Lurid Yellow Mist (2004–?).[4] Some of these have included Firth or Springfield.
Dave Springfield (aka David John Schofield) rejoined Miller, briefly, in The Spaniards. Released a Country music CD Rev J D Love as Rev J D Love aka David J Schofield.
Rick Brewer later joined The Motivators (1980–1982) and Greg Baker's Blues Party.
George Cross performed in Jim Keays Band during 1999.
Rick Petropolis also in the Motivators (with Brewer) and later in Rattlesnake (1991).
Billy Miller performed "Don't Fall in Love" for the first Countdown Spectacular Tour of Australia from June to August 2006 and can be seen on the associated DVD (disc 1 track 16). Also on this tour were Jon English and John Paul Young from his Jesus Christ Superstar days.
Members
Philip Eizenberg – guitar (1975–1977)
Kenneth Firth – bass guitar (1975–1978)
William Miller – vocals, guitar (1975–1979)
David Springfield – guitar (1975–1979)
Rick Brewer – drums (1976–1979)
Jane Miller – backing vocals, keyboards (1976–1978)
Pam Miller – backing vocals (1976–1977)
George Cross – bass guitar (1978)
Ric Petropolis – bass guitar (1978–1979)
Discography
Albums
Dreams of a Love (October 1977, Mushroom Records/Charisma Records) AUS No. 20
Fame at Any Price (October 1978, Mushroom Records
Singles
"Robin Hood" (April 1977, Mushroom Records)
"Don't Fall in Love" (July 1977, Mushroom Records/Charisma Records) AUS No. 2
"Janie May" (November 1977, Mushroom Records) AUS No. 25
"Are You Looking at Me" (April 1978, Mushroom Records)
"This Night" (September 1978, Mushroom Records)
"Tripsville" (January 1979, Mushroom Records)
3. The Ferrets were a so-called jangle pop band from the United States, active in the latter half of the 1980s, featuring Chaz Lockwood and Jim Huie. Their only long player, 'Angry Young Ferrets', was released by Jargon Records in 1987.
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Bye Bye Baby
The Ferrets Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Bye Bye Baby' by these artists:
A.WARE No one here can love or understand me Oh, what hard…
Al Jolson I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Alice Cooper What's wrong with you today I could never tell Got somethi…
B.B. Bomb BABY DON'T STOP BABY LAST DANCE BABY, BYE-BYE GIRL 涙KISSで止めて…
B.B. King Yes, she's thirty-six in the bust, twenty-eight in the waist…
B.B. King/T-Bone Walker/Muddy Got a fine looking woman I call her, 'That gal of…
Bay City If you hate me after what I say Can't put it…
beFour I can remember the first time I saw you I can't…
Big Brother The Holding Company Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around Wh…
Big Brother & The Holding Company Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around When…
Big Brother feat. Janis Joplin Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around Wh…
Big Maceo My baby treat me so mean I don't know right from…
Big Maceo Merriweather Bye Bye Baby 2:55 Trk 10 (M. Merriweather) Big…
Bikini The Cat Hey hey, just one more I love you/ Hey hey,…
Bing Crosby I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Bing Crosby & Al Jolson I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Bing Crosby Al Jolson I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Black And Blues You light a light in your lighthouse and you shine…
Bob and Leroy Bye and bye I'm breathin' a lover's sigh Well, I'm sittin' o…
Carol Channing No one here can love or understand me Oh, what hard…
Cat Cat Kun silmiis sinisiin Katsoin luulin niin Onnen susta l?ytyne…
City Bay Rollers If you hate me after what I say Can't put it…
Count Basie & His Orchestra I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Crash Test Dummies Take that back or I'll mess you up I've had it…
Dagny Won't say what's on my mind But you know I get…
Dean Martin Sammy Davis Jr. Frank Sinatra Bye bye baby, Remember you're my baby When they give you…
E-Style Llévame a la estación, espero que te vuelva a ver Ya…
Emme St. James I got a big surprise when I saw you smile I…
Emmy Lou and The Rhythm Boys Yeah bye bye baby you don't gonna see me no…
Four Seasons If you hate me after what I say, ooh Can't put…
Frank Sinatra Bye bye baby, Remember you're my baby When they give you…
Frank Sinatra; Orchestra under the direction of Hugo Winterhalter Bye bye baby, Remember you're my baby When they give you…
Frank Valli and the Four Season If you hate me after what I say, ooh Can't put…
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons If you hate me after what I say Can't put it…
Frankie & Walter If you hate me after what I say Can't put it…
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons If you hate me after what I say, can't put it…
Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons If you hate me after what I say Can't put it…
G. Love & Special Sauce Bye bye baby, don't be blue Bye bye baby, don't be…
Guy Lombardo Rock-a-bye your baby with a Dixie melody. When you croon, c…
Hayes Carll You laughed and called me lucky For having you around Then…
Holding Company the Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around Wh…
Hot Flash Heat Wave Try to tell you how I'm feelin' I really thought we…
Jane Russell I'll be in my room alone Ev'ry Post Meridian And I'll be…
Janis Joplin Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around When…
Janis Joplin - Big Brother & Holding Company Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around Wh…
Joe Haymes & His Orchestra I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Johnny Otis No one here can love or understand me Oh, what hard…
Johnny Otis & His Orchestra I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Joplin Janis & Big Brother & The Holding Company Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye. I may be seeing you around Wh…
Jule Styne I'll be in my room alone Ev'ry Post Meridian And I'll be…
Kus Aaah, aaah, aaah, aaah Oeh.oeh La, la, la Oeh, oeh La, la, l…
Lina The thoughts you have of me are old I guess you…
M. & Mark Velazquez Bye Bye baby Thought you would ride baby I guessed not baby …
Mackeson Looking in your sweet eyes Baby we we're so high Making magi…
Madonna This is not a love song Bye bye baby I keep on…
Maria Doyle Well, you know you took my heart And you broke it…
Mariano Martinez Diego Techeyro and Ray Bye bye love Bye bye happiness Hello loneliness I think I'm …
Marilyn Monroe I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell I'll be in my room alone Ev'ry Post Meridian And I'll be…
Marilyn Monroe feat. Jane Russell I'll be in my room alone Ev'ry Post Meridian And I'll be…
Marilyn Monroe Jane Russell I'll be in my room alone Ev'ry Post Meridian And I'll be…
Mary Wells Well, you know you took my heart And you broke it…
Max Coveri Walk in the night I don't feel emotions Lost in the dark …
McGuinn She kicks up her heels like a filly runnin' wild Inside…
Mercurio Me enamor…
Mrs. Glass I remember holdin' on to you All them long and lonely…
Naif My babys got a brand new boyfriend she things my…
NOBRO Tu es venu un après-midi Pour me dire que tout était…
NoName Interview, interlude in the nude with my boo thang Got the…
OK Go "Bye bye, baby," Cybil says as she walks out the…
Ok:Go "Bye bye, baby" Cybil says as she walks out the…
P. John I'll be in my room alone Every post meridian And I'll read…
Peter & The Blizzards No one here can love or understand me Oh, what hard…
Ramones Woke up thinking bout you today Why does it have to…
Roger Mcguinn & Gene Clark She kicks up her heels like a filly runnin' wild Inside…
Ronnie Spector Woke up thinking bout you today Why does it have to…
SAKURA だれか言ってるじゃhoney, I love myself and love my money だから just l…
Saves the Day Bye bye baby doll You know I'm never coming home For any…
Slave Raider Just dropped in we were passing through, Thought we might sp…
Social Distortion I believed I was wrong but baby Now I know, you…
Soundcafe feat. CatCat Kun silmiis sinisiin katsoin luulin niin onnen susta löytyne…
Stereos {Intro} Yeah, eh, Yeah, eh, yeah. Stereos, all night baby..…
Stickshift Rocketship You cry Every time I see you And you float on by. T…
Styne I'll be in my room alone Ev'ry Post Meridian And I'll be…
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T-Bone Walker You know I love you, can't stand the way you…
T.Q. Hey come here girl, let me squeeze on this right…
The Black & Blues What do you mean? You're livin' like a seed that flees What…
The Commitments Well, you know you took my heart And you broke it…
The Detroit Cobras You know you took my heart and you broke it…
The Four Seasons If you hate me after what I say, ooh Can't put…
The Toasters Bye bye baby, baby bye bye You can't keep me…
Tiefschwarz Some people say that I found a way To make…
TQ At night I can't seem to get no sleep…
Travoltas One, two, three, four Is time to leave the house today Its…
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York No one here can love or understand me Oh, what hard…
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