'Girl Group' worship

John Backlund · March 5th, 2008, 10:10 PM

I love the Shirelles.

Just sayin'.

Dillon · March 5th, 2008, 10:55 PM

There is certainly something to be said for the teenage symphonies/morality tales/"wall of sound" of the era. "Leader of the Pack," "Be My Baby," "I Can Never Go Home Anymore," "Remember (Walking in the Sand)," "Dedicated to the One I Love," "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "Mama Said," and "Baby, It's You"--all good tunes.

The Shirelles, the Ronettes, the Shangri-La's, Jeff Barry, Carole King, Leiber and Stoller; Phil Spector.

Tom Petty seems to include at least one of these per week on his "Buried Treasure" show on XM Radio. Who will it be tomorrow?

chabby · March 6th, 2008, 12:33 AM

I loved the Bangles, they had a good sound and the front girl was prime. Walk Like An Egyptian I think was their big hit. Tom Petty used them on one of his solo albums I just read in his biography.

Big John · March 6th, 2008, 02:43 AM

No-one else remember Fanny ?, i had the 'Charity ball' album and always thought they were pretty nifty.

ibobunot · March 6th, 2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Backlund

I love the Shirelles.

Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
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The Shangri-Las - Remember (Walkin' in the Sand) ...

Ronnie Spector, Belinda Carlisle, Grace Slick. - Be My Baby ...

byrdbrain · March 6th, 2008, 03:08 AM

Shonen Knife are a lot of fun.

octatonic · March 6th, 2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

No-one else remember Fanny ?, i had the 'Charity ball' album and always thought they were pretty nifty.

Isn't Jean Millington married to Earl Slick?
Or is it June?

jclark · March 6th, 2008, 08:53 AM

THe Bangles were always pretty good, and I liked the Go Go's, too. Very 80s, but still a fun sound.

Dano · March 6th, 2008, 09:16 AM

that there's a distinction between Girl Groups, on the one hand, and Groups, all of whose members are female, on the other. Get the picture? (yes, we see)

Brendan · March 6th, 2008, 09:19 AM

The Gore Gore Girls. Detroit Garage.

Telemarkman · March 6th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

No-one else remember Fanny ?, i had the 'Charity ball' album and always thought they were pretty nifty.

Remember? I had at least three Fanny albums on vinyl (I'm sure they're still around somewhere).

They were competant players, and at least June Millington (guitar) and Nicky Barclay (Keyboards) played on some Barbara Streisand album.

June Millingtons solo on their version of "Badge" was as good as Claptons I think...

Wayne Alexander · March 6th, 2008, 10:35 AM

I like The Donnas.

http://www.thedonnas.com/index

Jerry J · March 6th, 2008, 11:16 AM

Gotta be Luscious Jackson for me - Ladyfingers is a killer tune!

Chance · March 6th, 2008, 11:31 AM

The Runaways

Chance

octatonic · March 6th, 2008, 12:04 PM

I'm a big fan of the band Rockb1tch.

I'd post a photo, but I can't find one where they are wearing enough clothing to be compliant with forum rules.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockb1tch has info and google is your friend.

Warning: might be offenseive to 99.768% of people out there.

ibobunot · March 6th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

that there's a distinction between Girl Groups, on the one hand, and Groups, all of whose members are female, on the other. Get the picture? (yes, we see)

Heh, we haven't had a girls with (whatever you can think of) thread in what...
... about a week...

claudel · March 6th, 2008, 12:11 PM

they've gotta be the 5,6,7,8's

BillyG · March 6th, 2008, 02:47 PM

What about the 80's hair bands? They all looked liked girls.

kingnimrod · March 6th, 2008, 05:01 PM

best girl group song EVER:

-- the song is great, but this dancing guy has nothing to do with them....

kingnimrod · March 6th, 2008, 05:19 PM

here's another, that can also be found on the Girl Groups box set:

March 5th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
John Backlund Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 603 13 Photos	'Girl Group' worship I love the Shirelles. Just sayin'.

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Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,409 33 Photos	No-one else remember Fanny ?, i had the 'Charity ball' album and always thought they were pretty nifty. __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

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byrdbrain Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 1,313 4 Photos	Shonen Knife are a lot of fun. __________________ In vino securitas

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Dano TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 99	My mama told me ... that there's a distinction between Girl Groups, on the one hand, and Groups, all of whose members are female, on the other. Get the picture? (yes, we see)

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Jerry J Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NoVa Posts: 646	Gotta be Luscious Jackson for me - Ladyfingers is a killer tune! __________________ .....and that's why keith richards cannot be killed by conventional weapons.....

March 5th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dillon Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego County Posts: 301 90 Photos	There is certainly something to be said for the teenage symphonies/morality tales/"wall of sound" of the era. "Leader of the Pack," "Be My Baby," "I Can Never Go Home Anymore," "Remember (Walking in the Sand)," "Dedicated to the One I Love," "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," "Mama Said," and "Baby, It's You"--all good tunes. The Shirelles, the Ronettes, the Shangri-La's, Jeff Barry, Carole King, Leiber and Stoller; Phil Spector. Tom Petty seems to include at least one of these per week on his "Buried Treasure" show on XM Radio. Who will it be tomorrow?

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chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,259	I loved the Bangles, they had a good sound and the front girl was prime. Walk Like An Egyptian I think was their big hit. Tom Petty used them on one of his solo albums I just read in his biography.

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jclark Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new jersey Age: 43 Posts: 227	THe Bangles were always pretty good, and I liked the Go Go's, too. Very 80s, but still a fun sound.

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Brendan Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 263	The Gore Gore Girls. Detroit Garage.

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Wayne Alexander Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 1,019	I like The Donnas. http://www.thedonnas.com/index

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Chance TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Juan County, NM Age: 51 Posts: 45	The Runaways Chance

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octatonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: An Australian in London. Posts: 1,575	I'm a big fan of the band Rockb1tch. I'd post a photo, but I can't find one where they are wearing enough clothing to be compliant with forum rules. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockb1tch has info and google is your friend. Warning: might be offenseive to 99.768% of people out there. __________________ "A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges." Benny Green

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claudel Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Just Outside Area 51 Posts: 601 29 Photos	When the bass is taller than the bass player they've gotta be the 5,6,7,8's

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BillyG Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Age: 41 Posts: 431	What about the 80's hair bands? They all looked liked girls.

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kingnimrod Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montana Sacra Posts: 459 55 Photos	best girl group song EVER: -- the song is great, but this dancing guy has nothing to do with them....

March 6th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
kingnimrod Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montana Sacra Posts: 459 55 Photos	here's another, that can also be found on the Girl Groups box set: