Ambition was never the Pastels' strong suit, and luck was rarely on their side; as the group's members -- now including bassist Martin Hayward and drummer Bernice Simpson -- devoted their primary focus to their studies, new music appeared only sporadically and to little notice, on a seemingly random series of labels. After 1983's "I Wonder Why" was released on Rough Trade, they moved to Creation, where they hit their stride with the 1984 drone-pop gems "Something's Going On" and "A Million Tears." After one further single, 1985's "I'm Alright with You," the Pastels split with Creation, moving to the tiny Glass label. In 1986, their track "Breaking Lines" appeared on the influential C-86 collection assembled by the New Music Express, transforming the anorak movement into an overnight media sensation quickly accompanied by intense critical backlash.
Regardless of prevailing musical trends, however, the Pastels soldiered on: after recruiting one-time Shop Assistants keyboardist Aggi Wright, they recorded the 1986 single "Truck Train Tractor," followed by Crawl Babies and Comin' Through. Finally, in 1987 the group found time to assemble an LP, Up for a Bit with the Pastels, followed in 1988 by Suck on the Pastels, a collection of unreleased Creation-era material. In 1989, former Vaselines frontman Eugene Kelly and ex-Shop Assistant David Keegan joined the fold for Sittin' Pretty, the final LP to include Superstar, Hayward, and Simpson. The remaining duo of Pastel and Wright expanded to include Katrina Mitchell for the 1991 collaboration Jad Fair and the Pastels, followed by the 1994 EP Olympic World of Pastelism. Their third album, Mobile Safari, was released in 1995 by Domino in the U.K. (which began a long-running alliance) and Up Records in the U.S. It featured a lineup including longtime band associates Norman Blake and Gerald Love (both from Teenage Fanclub) and ex-Shop Assistant guitarist David Keegan, and a guest appearance from Luna's Dean Wareham.
Their next album, 1997's Illumination, was issued by the same configuration of record labels and featured a similar lineup, only with the addition of guitarist Jonathan Kilgour and guest shots from Belle & Sebastian's Isobel Campbell and pianist Bill Wells. A remix album, Illuminati, was released in 1998 and featured reworks of tracks by Kevin Shields, Stereolab, Cornelius, and other A-list indie rockers. This burst of recognition and activity was derailed when Wright decided to leave the band in 1998, throwing Mitchell and Pastel into a spin. Instead of jumping back into making music right away, the band went on hiatus while figuring things out. The duo next formed Geographic Records in 2000 as an offshoot of Domino, and began releasing records by friends (Future Pilot AKA, International Airport) and obscure acts (Nagisa Ni Te, Maher Shalal Hash Baz.) The band reappeared at last in 2003 with the mostly instrumental soundtrack for the film The Last Great Wilderness. The album was produced by the Sea and Cake's John McEntire and featured International Airport's Tom Crossley along with a vocal feature for Jarvis Cocker. A friendship with Japanese band Tenniscoats led to their next release, 2009's collaborative effort Two Sunsets. The core band was expanded to include Crossley and Mitchell's sister Alison, with Love still there, too. With the record label slowing its pace and releasing one album a year, the band turned toward recording an album of their own, and in 2013 their fifth record, Slow Summits, was released. McEntire was again in the producer's chair and guitarist John Hogarty had joined the ranks. Also on board as guests were To Rococo Rot's Stefan Schneider and Robert Lippok, as well as Norman Blake (again), and original bandmember Annabel Wright. (c)Jason Ankeny
2) An American 50s pop group formed by Dee Irwin while he was serving in the military. Consisted of DiFosco "Dee" T. Ervin Jr. himself, Richard Travis, Tony Thomas and Jimmy Willingham. They toured widely until splitting up in 1959.
Bye Bye
The Pastels Lyrics
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Remember you're my baby
When they give you the eye
Although I know that you care
Won't you write and declare
That though on the loose
You are still on the square
But send that rainbow to me
Then my shadows will fly
Though you'll be gone for a while
I know that I'll be
Smiling with my baby
By and by
Bye, bye baby, so long!
Bye bye baby
Just you remember that
You're my baby when
When they give you the eye
And although we know that you care
You just write and declare
That though on the loose
You are still on the square
I'll be gloomy, gloomy
But send that rainbow to me
Then the shadows will fly
Though you'll be gone for a while
I know that I'll be smiling
With my baby by and by
Bye, bye baby
The lyrics of "Bye Bye" by The Pastels depict a bittersweet farewell to a loved one who is about to embark on a journey or an adventure. The singer acknowledges that their partner is attractive and may draw the attention of others ("When they give you the eye"). Despite this, the singer still believes in the loyalty and faithfulness of their partner, and they ask for a written confirmation of this commitment ("Won't you write and declare / That though on the loose / You are still on the square").
The singer expresses their sadness at the impending separation, but they also hold on to hope for the future. They ask their partner to send them a symbol of hope in the form of a rainbow ("But send that rainbow to me"). This rainbow represents a promise or a reminder that even though they will be apart for a while, they will eventually be reunited and find happiness again ("Then my shadows will fly / Though you'll be gone for a while / I know that I'll be / Smiling with my baby / By and by").
Overall, "Bye Bye" conveys a mixture of emotions - longing, trust, and hope - as the singer says farewell to their loved one but holds on to the belief that their love will endure and they will be reunited in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye bye baby, remember you're my baby
Farewell, my love, please don't forget our bond
When they give you the eye
When others try to catch your attention
Although I know that you care
Even though I know you still have feelings for me
Won't you write and declare
Could you please send me a letter, expressing your feelings
That though on the loose, you are still on the square
Reassure me that even though you might be exploring new experiences, you remain faithful and true
I'll be gloomy, but send that rainbow to me
I will be sad and longing, but please bring some happiness and hope into my life
Then my shadows will fly
The darkness and sadness will dissipate
Though you'll be gone for a while
Although you will be physically absent
I know that I'll be smiling with my baby by and by
I am confident that we will reunite and be joyful again in the future
Bye, bye baby, so long!
Goodbye, my love, farewell for now!
Just you remember that you're my baby when
Keep in mind that you're deeply cherished by me, especially when
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Written by: JULE STYNE, LEO ROBIN
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ildibildi53
This has impressive sound. I love it... Thanks Hans
krobigraubart
ildibildi53 You're welcome Ildiko!
JERRY HANKINS DCB4L
THIS IS A FABULOUS SONG
krobigraubart
Indeed!, thx for your comment!
Bob Miner
Classic Chicago Group Record. A Shame It Was Unreleased Back When It Was Recorded Back In 1957.
krobigraubart
I agree with you, thanks for your comment Bob!
Bob Miner
@krobigraubart I Made That Comment Because Even Though I Love 1950"s And Early 1960"s Vocal Groups From All Over The Country The Groups That Came From Chicago Are My Favorites Since I Was Born In Chicago And Still Live Here.
eol
Teresa Carella
Great!!!
Nesi Ani
WOW I LOVE THIS SONG
krobigraubart
Me too, thx for your comment!