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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Our Love Was Saved By Spacemen
The Pipettes Lyrics
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By men from outer space
His body was shaking
When they beamed him to their place
Those aliens sent him
To a lab aboard their base
They went experimenting
And now he's falling in love again
With me
It's like we're back to the start again
And I'm as happy as can be
Now he loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
He used to be so cruel
Took our love for a game
He played me for a fool
Until the day those Martians came
And now he's falling in love again
With me
It's like we're back to the start again
And I'm as happy as can be
Now he loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
Some meant for those
And we're so close to you
You're helping my beau
To love me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
Now he loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
He loves me again
Now I'm so happy, I'm happy
Since spacemen saved our love
The Pipettes' song "Our Love Was Saved By Spacemen" tells the story of a woman whose lover was taken by aliens and experimented on, resulting in his memory being erased. However, despite this traumatic experience, the man falls in love with the woman again and their relationship is restored as if they were starting anew. The line "now he loves me again" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that their love was saved by the beings from outer space.
The lyrics center around the idea of second chances and the possibility of redemption. While the man previously took their love for granted and played the woman "for a fool," his encounter with the extraterrestrial has a transformative effect on him. His memory may be erased, but his heart remains, and he is given a chance to start over with the woman he loves.
Overall, "Our Love Was Saved By Spacemen" is a whimsical yet poignant song that combines themes of science fiction, love, and second chances. It explores the idea that even the most unlikely or unconventional of circumstances can lead to growth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby was taken
My boyfriend was abducted by extraterrestrial beings.
By men from outer space
These beings were humanoid and not from Earth.
His body was shaking
He was physically affected by the alien encounter.
When they beamed him to their place
He was transported to their spacecraft through some kind of energy beam.
Those aliens sent him
The extraterrestrial beings were responsible for his current situation.
To a lab aboard their base
He was taken to a laboratory located within the spacecraft.
They went experimenting
The extraterrestrial beings conducted various tests on him.
And his memory was erased
As a result of these tests, his memory of his past life was wiped out.
And now he's falling in love again
Despite the traumatic experience, he has found new love for the singer.
With me
The singer is the person the subject has found love with.
It's like we're back to the start again
Their love has been reignited and feels fresh and exciting once more.
And I'm as happy as can be
The singer is overjoyed at the prospect of being with her lover once more.
Now he loves me again
The subject's love for the singer has been rekindled.
He used to be so cruel
Prior to the alien encounter, the subject was not kind to the singer.
Took our love for a game
The subject did not take their love seriously and treated it like a trivial thing.
He played me for a fool
The subject fooled and deceived the singer in some way before being taken away by the aliens.
Until the day those Martians came
The alien encounter marked a turning point in the subject's behavior towards the singer.
Some meant for those
The extraterrestrial beings had a purpose or a reason for taking the subject.
And we're so close to you
The singer may have some connection to the extraterrestrial beings or their intentions.
You're helping my beau
The extraterrestrial beings have somehow helped the subject come back to the singer.
Now I'm so happy, I'm happy
The singer is ecstatic that her love has returned.
Since spacemen saved our love
The singer's love has been restored thanks to the intervention of the extraterrestrial beings.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fran Arauz
I've always had love for the Pipettes. Downloading their demos, to buying their singles and buying their record (both UK and US). When I heard that Gweno was on her own I thought surely this is the end. Thank god for perseverance! The two new singles they've released are ace. Much funkier and ready for the dance floor!
Ingclip
Las amo pippetes , excelente musica y disco , sigan asi. I love you pippetes, excelente music and CD , keep going like that. Grettings from Mexico
Eudo Araújo Jr.
I don't know... Think I'll wait for the disc to make conclusions. Anyway, hope you girls keep up the quality of the songs and the so-good retro touch the band used to have.
familyguykino
I AM LOVING THIS
george panagopoulos
ok is not brilliant like the old songs but i just love it!!!!and i love that beat!!!my love saved by spacemen!!!come on!
Laurence Dean
cool this has been linked through from a viral marketing company, mucho hits!
eggloaf
Rose and Becki were part of the group for five years; Rosay was only 16 at the time. I'm not surprised that they left and I'd actually be very surprised if they returned to the group. While I do miss the old 60s girl group thing they had going on, I understand that first and foremost, they're a pop band and I quite like the new tracks they've put out.
Adam Thornton
It seems a bit cheesy to announce that your own video is viral. Doubly-cheesy when it doesn't, you know, ever go viral.
CrazedPeeling
I agree, new name, it's a new group basically. I miss the old sound
Crisss256
Forget the old great times of the Pipettes? For this awful thing? NO, NEVER.