Gwenno and Ani Saunders were singers in the group with Gwenno occasionally taking to the keyboard.
The Pipettes, at that time consisting of Julia Clark-Lowes, Rose Elinor Dougall, and Becki Stephens and their backing band, The Cassette, formed at a seaside party in Brighton in 2003 and entertained audiences with their trademark polka dot dresses, doowop anthems and choreographed hand movements.
Their first major single, Dirty Mind, reached #61 in the UK singles charts with the follow-up, Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me, reaching #35 in April 2006. Their album, We Are the Pipettes, was released on 17th July including the new single, Pull Shapes which reached #26 in the UK Top 40 Singles Chart, after being released on 3rd July. We Are the Pipettes reached #41 in the album charts after its first week of release. Judy was the 4th single to be released from We Are the Pipettes; it failed to reach the UK Top 40, coming in at #46. However, it did reach #1 on the Indie Chart.
In 2005, The Pipettes completed successful headline tours in the UK and Europe, as well as high-profile support slots with The Magic Numbers, Graham Coxon, British Sea Power and The Go! Team, that has won them fans in high places including Radio One DJ Huw Stephens, and Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe.
A very small tour of America took place in early 2007; every show played was sold-out, culminating in six successful showcases at SXSW 2007. A tour of the UK and Europe in April and May 2007 was followed by a tour across north america, coinciding with the release of the EP Your Kisses are Wasted on Me in the US which reached #5. Through summer 2007 they played a number of festivals in Europe and Japan. October saw a tour of North America, although delayed by visa difficulties, along with the US launch of We Are The Pipettes, including two new songs. A Japanese launch followed with a Japanese tour in December, and 2008 was seen in by the band with a mini-tour in Australia.
In February 2008, Gwenno and Becki appeared at several events without Rose, namely a DJ set in Glasgow and three gigs with Mark Ronson in Brighton and London, leading to speculation that he would be producing their second album.
On April 18th 2008, The Pipettes announced the departure of Rose and Becki, meaning that the group now featured none of the original singers. They were replaced with Ani (Gwenno's sister) and a BRIT School graduate, Anna McDonald. They also reported they were currently demoing twenty to twenty-five new songs with a view to recording their second album in the summer of 2008.
The new lineup made its debut at Corsa Presents Bandstand with Mark Ronson on May 3rd 2008. The band performed Because It's Not Love (But It's Still A Feeling).
On November 12th 2008, the band announced another departure; this time of Anna, who had only been in the band for seven months. Anna's unexpected decision to leave and concentrate on her songwriting meant the band had to cancel their appearance at Sŵn Festival.
On February 11th 2009, the band posted a video blog on their website to introduce the newest Pipette, Beth Mburu-Bowie. With Beth, they are currently finishing work on their second album.
Previous members of the band include Julia Clark-Lowes (now of The Indelicates), Rose Elinor Dougall, Becki Stephens, Joe van Moyland (now of Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong) and Anna McDonald.
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Call Me
The Pipettes Lyrics
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All the things that should be said
And the fact that hearts will break
Is my only regret
Heaven knows how we try so hard
And still nothing makes it right
You, me, oh, no
Let's not give up this fight
Call me if you ever get lonely, baby
Call me if you feel like wasting some time
Call me if you see something interesting
Call me any time you like
I hope you don't give up on me
I won't give up on you
Us, you, oh, well
(Oh, yeah)
Let's try and make it through
Call me if you ever get lonely, baby
Call me if you feel like wasting some time
Call me if you see something interesting
Call me any time you like
Call me if you ever get lonely, baby
Call me if you feel like wasting some time
Call me if you see something interesting
Call me any time you like
Call me if you ever get lonely, baby
Call me if you feel like wasting some time
Call me if you see something interesting
Call me any time you like
Call me if you ever get lonely, baby
Call me if you feel like wasting some time
Call me if you see something interesting
Call me any time you like
(Any time you like)
The Pipettes's song "Call Me" explores the complexities of a romantic relationship that seems to be on the brink of collapsing. The singer is struggling to communicate the things that should be said to their partner, which leaves them feeling regretful since the inability to express their emotions may lead to their hearts breaking. The lyrics suggest that despite their best efforts, the relationship remains troubled and requires some work from both partners. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope as the singer extends an invitation to their partner to call them if they ever feel lonely, if they want to waste some time or if they simply see something interesting, indicating that there is still a chance for the relationship to thrive.
The song's central theme is universal, and it's likely that many listeners will identify with the sentiments expressed in the lyrics. The Pipettes's lively and upbeat performance complements the song's message, injecting an infectious energy to the track that feels refreshing and exciting. The lyrics may suggest a relationship that's on the verge of collapse, but the empowering chorus provides hope for the listener, reminding them that reaching out to others and staying connected is essential to keep any relationship alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to tell you
I struggle to express my true feelings to you
All the things that should be said
I have a lot of things that need to be said in this relationship
And the fact that hearts will break
I'm afraid of the potential heartbreak that could result from our relationship
Is my only regret
My biggest regret is the possibility of causing emotional pain
Heaven knows how we try so hard
We put in a lot of effort in trying to make our relationship work
And still nothing makes it right
Despite our efforts, there is still something missing that makes our relationship feel incomplete
You, me, oh, no
The dynamics between us is not working like it should
(Oh, well)
Even though it's not perfect, we will continue to try our best
Let's not give up this fight
We won't give up on our relationship easily
Call me if you ever get lonely, baby
If you ever feel lonely, you can call me and I'll be there for you
Call me if you feel like wasting some time
If you feel like just spending time without doing anything in particular, you can call me
Call me if you see something interesting
If you come across something fascinating, feel free to call and share it with me
Call me any time you like
I'll be there for you no matter what time of the day or night it is
Writer(s): Jonathan Falcone, Sebastian Falcone, Gwenno Saunders, Robert Barry, Anna Saunders Copyright: Nettwerk One Music
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iwlnilla
AWESOME song! I was upset when I learned that the sound had change, but man, they're owning this. Distinctively different from the days of Becki and Rose, but this is still 5 stars. All three of the new singles are fantastic.
Hank Wirtz
RIP Martin Rushent - This recording sounds as amazing as it does in large part due to his talents as producer.
eggloaf
You girls harmonize so wonderfully together :- D Gwenno, you are absolutely gorgeous and Ani, you are far too adorable
Doneda Callis
Love the look and sound in this video. Absolutely fierce.
erickgeneric78
THIS ROCKS!!!! i still love the pipettes :D
TweeRex
Oh my goodness, I used to LOVE the Pipettes, though I knew that this love wouldn't last very long and it came just the way I predicted it. Just instead of 70s Philly sound along with afro hairdos, platforms and insect sunglasses they are playing now trivial Euro dance stuff. One or two final 7" releases in 2006/07 and it would have been perfect. Still cannot understand, why they didn't dissolve the Pipettes at the peak instead of touring and touring, while changing the line-up like underwear.
Zack Gillis
I was unsure of the new sound, but this song is pretty damn awesome.
Dani Baxter
I miss the matching outfits, the 60s style and the funny and witty lyrics. This isn't awful, but it's not the pipettes I feel in love with.
Orlando Pedroza
¡Amo esta canción! The Pipettes fueron lo mejor desde el 2006!
goombamakker n
love this tune and the video.