The Vibrators recorded sessions at for John Peel at BBC Radio 1 in October 1976, June 1977, and February 1978. They were one of the pioneering punk bands that played at London's Roxy Club. They headlined in January 1977, supported by The Drones, and in February they played twice at the venue. In March 1977 the band supported Iggy Pop on his British tour. Later that year they backed ex-Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter.
The band signed to Epic Records in early 1977. Their debut album, Pure Mania was co-produced with Robin Mayhew, the sound engineer for David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust live shows, and reached the Top 50 of the UK Albums Chart. The album is well regarded by some music critics and, 17 years after its release The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music named Pure Mania one of the 50 best punk albums of all time.
Their follow-up album, V2, narrowly missed the UK Top 30. The only single to be taken from that album, "Automatic Lover", was the only Vibrators’ single to reach the UK Top 40 where it reached #35. It earned the band a TV appearance on the prime-time TV show Top of the Pops. The Vibrators’ final single on Epic, "Judy Says (Knock You In The Head)", was released in June 1978. It reached #70 in the UK singles chart. Years later it was included in Mojo magazine’s list of the best punk rock singles of all time.
A lack of further chart activity, and with only one UK Top 40 single to their credit, sees the Vibrators join the list of one-hit wonders; a list that includes other UK punk and new wave acts such as The Banned, John Cooper Clarke, The Flying Lizards, Jilted John, 999, the Radio Stars, and the Rich Kids.
During the 1980s, John Ellis recorded and toured frequently with Peter Hammill, and subsequently The Stranglers, eventually joining the latter full-time in the 1990s. Pat Collier went on to work closely with The Soft Boys, producing their seminal album, Underwater Moonlight, and Robyn Hitchcock, producing and mixing some of his solo albums (to which Knox also sometimes contributed). Despite numerous line-up changes, The Vibrators are still touring to this date as a three-piece, "Knox" and "Eddie" being the only original members.
Baby Baby
The Vibrators Lyrics
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Not to talk to you would be a crime
Aah, let me put my arms around you
Just wanna use up a little of your time
(And I'm goin')
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Aah, your eyes are so pretty
And the clothes you wear, they're so fine
Ah, won't you come round to my place
Just wanna use up a little of your time
(And I'm goin')
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you be my girl?
The Vibrators’ song 'Baby Baby' is a classic example of simple punk rock. The lyrics of the song are straightforward and revolve around the pursuit of romance. The song begins with the singer informing the object of his affection that it would be a crime not to talk to her since she is so pretty. He then proceeds to express his desires and intentions to spend more time with her. The chorus of the song is a repeated melodic plea for the girl to become his.
It's a common opinion that the lyrics of this track suggest the singer's desperation to be with someone. Despite suggestions of frustration, there is a clear underlying tone of true love and admiration as the singer professes his love and tries to persuade the girl to reciprocate his feelings. The song has an upbeat rhythm with catchy hooks, making it an enjoyable and memorable tune which has stood the test of time.
Overall, The Vibrators' song 'Baby Baby' is a charming love song about pursuing romantic interests with a simple but catchy melody that has the potential to stay in your head for days on end.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, you're so pretty
You have an attractive appearance
Not to talk to you would be a crime
It would be a waste not to engage in conversation with you
Aah, let me put my arms around you
I want to embrace you
Just wanna use up a little of your time
I desire to spend some time with you
(And I'm goin')
I am leaving
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Won't you be my girl?
Asking the person to be romantically involved
Aah, your eyes are so pretty
You have beautiful eyes
And the clothes you wear, they're so fine
You wear fashionable clothes
Ah, won't you come round to my place
Asking the person to come to my house
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Won't you be my girl?
Asking the person to be romantically involved
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Won't you be my girl?
Asking the person to be romantically involved
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Won't you be my girl?
Asking the person to be romantically involved
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Baby, baby, baby
Addressing the person as endearment
Won't you be my girl?
Asking the person to be romantically involved
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAN MILROY CARNOCHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michalis Michalakopoulos
Great 🎸 intro
Great 🎸 riffs
Great drum and bass
Great lyrics
It gives me goosebumps. I might actually cry
The perfect song (lyrics and tune) to get into the target (of your flirting)
I used it successfully when i was 20
In a rock pub in Athens Greece 🇬🇷 Asked it from the Dj he played it
I screamed for you baby and started singing it (knew the lyrics)
She bursted into loughing and got delighted and enthusiastic to me
she hugged and kissed me
Stayed together for almost 4 years
Carl-Johan Bachofner
A punk love song
Heard it before I was born
Got it by my mothers milk
Danced it throwing myself in
Hugged it into my loved one
Sang it for my children
Whispered a "baby"
on the last day
And when the future
walks on my grave
lifted from their troubles
filled with nonsens and love
they hear, "baby, baby, baby"
VacuumElite
I fucking love this. Proper guitar intro. Proper use of snare drum to enter. Proper use of snare drum to bring in vocal and bass. This song breaks my balls every time. I might actually cry.
Your average MF DOOM enjoyer
Mate I get the feeling you from Manchester lol
Michalis Michalakopoulos
Exactly.............Great riffs. Same feelings here...........
J.P. Holiday
I'll hold you.
Jordan Mcaulay
It's a classic eh?.
Michalis Michalakopoulos
Great 🎸 intro
Great 🎸 riffs
Great drum and bass
Great lyrics
It gives me goosebumps. I might actually cry
The perfect song (lyrics and tune) to get into the target (of your flirting)
I used it successfully when i was 20
In a rock pub in Athens Greece 🇬🇷 Asked it from the Dj he played it
I screamed for you baby and started singing it (knew the lyrics)
She bursted into loughing and got delighted and enthusiastic to me
she hugged and kissed me
Stayed together for almost 4 years
Juan Est OZ
Great solo
Ian Fritter
Sang this to my girlfriend at school in about 79 and still with her now.
FirstFacebookChannel
good 🔥
Jennifer Pleiman
Game