The Flatmates, part of the mid-1980s British indie pop boom, were part of T… Read Full Bio ↴The Flatmates, part of the mid-1980s British indie pop boom, were part of The Subway Organization, a Bristol record label formed by Martin Whitehead. Whitehead is also guitarist and main songwriter for the band.
Following the group's formation in 1985, singles such as "I Could Be in Heaven", "Happy All the Time" and "Shimmer" established the band as a successful indie band but The Flatmates disbanded in April 1989 before releasing a proper studio album.
The group's core members were Martin Whitehead (guitar) and Debbie Haynes (vocals). Initially, the band also included Kath Beach (bass guitar) and Rocker (drums). Prior to recording their first single, Beach left the band and was replaced by Sarah Fletcher.
The line-up of Haynes, Whitehead, Fletcher and Rocker recorded the first two Flatmates singles, 1986's "I Could Be in Heaven" and 1987's "Happy All the Time", both Whitehead compositions. Rocker left the band prior to their third single, November 1987's "You're Gonna Cry", and was replaced by Joel O'Bierne. Ironically, "You're Gonna Cry" was a Rocker composition, the only A-side he would pen for the band.
"Shimmer", released in March 1988 as the fourth Flatmates single, was the band's biggest hit, produced by Chris Allison reaching No.Β 2 on the UK Indie Chart. Shortly after the single was released, Tim Rippington was added as a second guitarist. Bassist Fletcher then left The Flatmates prior to their fifth and final single "Heaven Knows". She was eventually replaced by Jackie Carrera; however it was Whitehead who played bass on "Heaven Knows", while Rippington handled all the guitar.
The group split up in 1989, with Carrera joining The Caretaker Race and Whitehead and O'Bierne forming The Sweet Young Things. Whitehead later formed the short-lived band Shrimptractor in 1992.
Two collections of Flatmates material have been released on CD, Love and Death (1989) and Potpourri (Hits, Mixes and Demos '85 - '89) (2005).
The group were reformed by Whitehead in 2013, featuring Lisa Bouvier on vocals, and released a single called "You Held My Heart" on Archdeacon of Pop Records. In August 2015, Bristol-based indie label Local Underground released a second new Flatmates single, featuring covers of "When You Were Mine" by Prince, and "Comedian" (originally titled "Comedienne") by Cinerama. The bandβs first full studio album, βThe Flatmatesβ was released in March 2020.
Following the group's formation in 1985, singles such as "I Could Be in Heaven", "Happy All the Time" and "Shimmer" established the band as a successful indie band but The Flatmates disbanded in April 1989 before releasing a proper studio album.
The group's core members were Martin Whitehead (guitar) and Debbie Haynes (vocals). Initially, the band also included Kath Beach (bass guitar) and Rocker (drums). Prior to recording their first single, Beach left the band and was replaced by Sarah Fletcher.
The line-up of Haynes, Whitehead, Fletcher and Rocker recorded the first two Flatmates singles, 1986's "I Could Be in Heaven" and 1987's "Happy All the Time", both Whitehead compositions. Rocker left the band prior to their third single, November 1987's "You're Gonna Cry", and was replaced by Joel O'Bierne. Ironically, "You're Gonna Cry" was a Rocker composition, the only A-side he would pen for the band.
"Shimmer", released in March 1988 as the fourth Flatmates single, was the band's biggest hit, produced by Chris Allison reaching No.Β 2 on the UK Indie Chart. Shortly after the single was released, Tim Rippington was added as a second guitarist. Bassist Fletcher then left The Flatmates prior to their fifth and final single "Heaven Knows". She was eventually replaced by Jackie Carrera; however it was Whitehead who played bass on "Heaven Knows", while Rippington handled all the guitar.
The group split up in 1989, with Carrera joining The Caretaker Race and Whitehead and O'Bierne forming The Sweet Young Things. Whitehead later formed the short-lived band Shrimptractor in 1992.
Two collections of Flatmates material have been released on CD, Love and Death (1989) and Potpourri (Hits, Mixes and Demos '85 - '89) (2005).
The group were reformed by Whitehead in 2013, featuring Lisa Bouvier on vocals, and released a single called "You Held My Heart" on Archdeacon of Pop Records. In August 2015, Bristol-based indie label Local Underground released a second new Flatmates single, featuring covers of "When You Were Mine" by Prince, and "Comedian" (originally titled "Comedienne") by Cinerama. The bandβs first full studio album, βThe Flatmatesβ was released in March 2020.
Is It Me?
The Flatmates Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Is It Me?' by these artists:
Al Jacobi See change, be change Seek range, greet strange, treat same …
BAEKHYUN λ°λμ΄ λΆμ΄μ€λ λλ‘ λ°κΈΈμ΄ λ μ΄λλ λλ‘ μ μλ μΌ μμ΄ λ…
Barbara Mason Is it me or is it her Tell me which one…
Bossman & Bandit Who is me naw who is you She threw wit me…
Cami Petyn Oh it gets so damn loud When I'm the only one…
Carl Perkins Oh, if you tell a lie You know that I'll forgive…
Damon Sharpe No surrender, right back at your monkey ass with Krayzie Bon…
Fonzy & Company Jesus is all the world to me He supplies all of…
Hewitt We all know times change I hope its for now and…
Joel Evans & Friends Oh take me back to school Not worrying about a thing Or…
K.G. Band I don't wanna leave this room Even if the sun comes…
keku Haha Damn! Is It Me? Boht aage agaya mei Thike, kuch batata …
Monteco Ha, ha Is it me that you love (is it me) Is…
Mulu He had a larger than life moustache. I felt the heat…
P - TONES She was rolling wood back When i was rolling backwoods She w…
Patrice Is it love that you want? Is it love that you…
Pete Townshend La da da da, la da da da La da da…
Teddy & The Finger Poppers It's been a long time Since you touched me And made me…
The Bros. Landreth What you do, baby what you do What you do to…
The Glass Is it my shirt, is it my shoes Is it my…
The Hubbards Shut your eyes it kill my favourite lies Compromised, I wish…
The King's Parade Head back up against the wall Eyes still dry from staring…
The Who I see a man without a problem I see a country…
Tiffanys Baby baby, I told ya Iβd never leave, but lately…
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Happy All the Time Hey darling listen to what I say Because it could be…
I Don't Care I don't care, he don't care I don't care, he don't…
Shimmer Don't act surprised 'cause you realize nothing's meant to …
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James Entonu
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Ifycelina Ifycelina
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The Genesis Show
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Indigo Creatia
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Fisherman Walter Archibong
Senator's facial expressions are underated. Kai!
They speak a thousand words.