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Live 1992 (Shakespears Sister Album)
''Live 1992'' is the first live album by UK-based pop act Shakespears Sister, released in June 2011 exclusively through on digital format through their website. Background ''Live 1992'' is an audio recording for BBC Radio of a European Shakespears Sister concert from 1992, featuring tracks from ''Sacred Heart'' and ''Hormonally Yours''."Siobhan Fahey & Shakespears Sister" on Facebook (Blocked URL) Although the concert was recorded in full, the radio broadcast in the same year omitted performances of " Break My Heart (You Really)", "Moonchild", "Heaven Is in Your Arms", "The Trouble With Andre", the opening theme from '' Pscyho'', "I've Written A Letter To Daddy" from '' What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?'', and "Emotional Thing". The live performances of " Hot Love", "Catwoman" and "Dirty Mind" were included on the 1993 single "My 16th Apology "My 16th Apology" is a song by UK pop act Shakespears Sister, released in early 1993 as the fifth and final single from their studi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakespears Sister
Shakespears Sister is an alternative pop and rock musical duo based in the United Kingdom that was formed in 1988 by singer-songwriter Siobhan Fahey, a former member of Bananarama. Shakespears Sister was initially a solo act, but became a duo by 1989 with the addition of American musician Marcella Detroit. Together they released two top 10 albums and a string of top 40 hits, including the 1992 hit "Stay" which peaked at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for eight consecutive weeks. Detroit was sacked from the band in 1993, leaving Fahey as the sole member again until she ended the project in 1996. After working under her own name for some years, Fahey revived the Shakespears Sister name in 2009. In 2019, Fahey and Detroit reunited as Shakespears Sister for a tour and released a single, "All the Queen's Horses", and the EP '' Ride Again''. History 1988–1990: Beginnings and ''Sacred Heart'' Shakespears Sister was conceived as a solo project by Siobhan Fahey, a onetime punk turne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroine (Shakespears Sister Song)
"Heroine" is a song by British pop act Shakespears Sister, released in 1988 as a single from their debut album ''Sacred Heart''. "Heroine" was released in most territories as a Double A-side with "Break My Heart (You Really)", which according to Siobhan Fahey was to "give a more rounded picture of what I'm about". In North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Car ...n territories however, both songs were released as separate A-side singles. Track listing *;Canadian 12" single #"Heroine" (Extended Version) — 5:29 #"Dirty Mind" — 4:06 #"Heroine" (Live in Leningrad) — 4:45 #"Dirty Mind" (Live in Leningrad) — 4:42 *;Double A-side CD single #"Break My Heart (You Really)" (Shep Pettibone House Mix) — 7:25 #"Break My Heart (You Really)" (7" Version) — 3:32 #" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Bolan
Marc Bolan ( ; born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a pioneer of the glam rock movement in the early 1970s with his band T. Rex. Bolan was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of T. Rex. In the late 1960s, he rose to fame as the founder and leader of the psychedelic folk band Tyrannosaurus Rex, with whom he released four critically acclaimed albums and had one minor hit "Debora". Bolan had started as an acoustic singer-writer before heading into electric music prior to the recording of T. Rex's first single " Ride a White Swan" which went to number two in the UK singles chart. Bolan's March 1971 appearance on the BBC's music show ''Top of the Pops'', wearing glitter on his face, performing the UK chart topper " Hot Love" is cited as the beginning of the glam rock movement. Music critic Ken Barnes called Bolan "the man who started it all". T. Rex's 1971 album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello (Turn Your Radio On)
"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" is a song by British-based pop duo Shakespears Sister, and was released as the fourth single from their second album, ''Hormonally Yours''. The single peaked at number 14 and spent six weeks on the UK Singles Chart. Internationally, the single peaked within the top 40 in Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland. Background The single was released in the UK on 26 October 1992. The album version of the song was remixed for its single release, featuring more bass and adding drums. The single version is also slightly extended, with a repeat of the chorus towards the end of the song. The single sleeve artwork was created by Laurence Dunmore, with photography by Derek Ridgers. Critical reception Tom Demalon from AllMusic described the song as a "stellar glam-tinged ballad with a dreamy chorus". Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' called it a "Beatles-esque rock ballad." He added, "A soft, rolling piano line is surrounded by deep alto harmonie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye Cruel World (Shakespears Sister Song)
"Goodbye Cruel World" is a song by British pop act Shakespears Sister, released in September 1991 as the lead single from their second album, ''Hormonally Yours'' (1992). Initially, the song had little commercial impact, reaching #59 on the UK Singles Chart. Following the success of the album, the song was re-released as a single in July 1992, slightly remixed, this time reaching #32. Critical reception Jean Rosenbluth from ''Los Angeles Times'' felt that the song "exhibit a slinky, funky feel that’s as seductive as a plate of fudge." Dave Jennings from ''Melody Maker'' wrote, "Good to se this sweetly vicious little item granted a second stab at the Top 40. It'll succeed this time on the Sister's momentum alone, thus injecting another dose of sexy, sinister glamour into the impressionable minds of the nation's youth." He added, "Smooth and shiny, like a razorblade." A reviewer from ''People Magazine'' found that the song "blends the muted oomph of " Ruby Tuesday"-era Rolling St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're History (song)
"You're History" is a song by British-based pop act Shakespears Sister, released in July 1989 as the second single from their debut album, '' Sacred Heart'' (1989). The song was the first release to present the act as a duo and their first chart hit, reaching number seven in the United Kingdom. Outside the UK, "You're History" reached number five in Finland and entered the top 40 in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. Background "You're History" is the first release to present Shakespears Sister as a duo comprising Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit, as opposed to a solo project by Fahey. The single sleeve depicts the two seen from the back with Detroit wielding a guitar; however, an early pressing of the single used an alternate cover depicting only Fahey. Another alternate cover is used for the "Voodoo Remix" single, which is similar to the cover depicting both Fahey and Detroit but features Fahey looking at Detroit instead of straight ahead. Critical reception Bill Colem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay (Shakespears Sister Song)
"Stay" is a song by UK-based pop act Shakespears Sister, released by London Records in January 1992 as the second single from their second album, ''Hormonally Yours'' (1992). The single was written by Siobhan Fahey, Marcella Detroit, and Dave Stewart (under the pseudonym "Jean Guiot"), and became a massive hit. It is the duo's first and only number-one single in numerous territories, including the UK, where it topped the UK Singles Chart for eight consecutive weeks and was the fourth-biggest-selling single of 1992. "Stay" also reached No. 1 in Sweden and in band member Siobhan Fahey's birthplace, Ireland. It was a transatlantic hit as well, reaching No. 4 on both the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the Canadian ''RPM'' Top Singles chart. At the 1993 Brit Awards "Stay" won the award for British Video of the Year. In November 2010, ''The X Factor'' contestant Cher Lloyd performed the song on series 7 of the show. Following this, the original version re-entered the UK, Ireland a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Care (Shakespears Sister Song)
"I Don't Care" is a song by British-based female duo Shakespears Sister, released on 4 May 1992 as the third single from their second studio album, ''Hormonally Yours'' (1992). The song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and had similar success internationally, reaching the top 20 in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. It also charted on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 55. Like several of Shakespears Sister's previous singles, it was heavily remixed for its release as a single, including re-recorded vocals and added instrumentals. The song incorporates a segment of the poem "Hornpipe" by Dame Edith Sitwell (from her Façade, and Other Poems poetry book), which is a surreal poem that attempts to capture the flow of a sailors jig. The poem is spoken by Siobhan Fahey on the song. Critical reception Tom Demalon from AllMusic described the song as "bouncy and resilient". Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote that a "lively, guitar-anchored ditty is fueled b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcella Detroit
Marcella Levy (born June 21, 1952), known professionally as Marcy Levy and (later in her career) Marcella Detroit, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She co-wrote the 1977 Eric Clapton hit "Lay Down Sally" and released her debut album ''Marcella'' in 1982. She joined Shakespears Sister in 1988 with ex-Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey. Their first two albums, ''Sacred Heart'' (1989), and ''Hormonally Yours'' (1992), both reached the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. Detroit sang the lead vocals on their biggest hit, "Stay", which spent eight consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1992. Detroit left the band in 1993 and had a UK top 20 hit with " I Believe" in 1994. She formed the Marcy Levy Band in 2002, and finished third in the 2010 ITV series ''Popstar to Operastar''. Career 1970–1987: Early career and ''Marcella'' Detroit-born Marcy Levy began playing for different bands in her home city during the early 1970s. The first major act she worked wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siobhan Fahey
Siobhan Maire Fahey (; born 10 September 1958) is an Irish singer whose vocal range is a light contralto. She was a founding member of the group Bananarama, who have had ten top-10 hits including the US number one hit single "Venus". She later formed the Brit Award- and Ivor Novello Award-winning musical act Shakespears Sister, who had a UK number one hit with the 1992 single "Stay". Fahey joined the other original members of Bananarama for a 2017 UK tour, and, in 2018, a North America and Europe tour. Early life Siobhan Maire Fahey was born on 10 September 1958 in County Meath, Ireland. She has two younger sisters, Maire (who played Eileen in the video of the 1982 song "Come On Eileen", a hit for Dexys Midnight Runners) and Niamh, a producer and editor. Her parents, Helen and Joseph Fahey, both came from County Tipperary, Ireland. Fahey lived in Ireland for several years before her father joined the British Army and the family moved to England, then to Germany for several years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My 16th Apology
"My 16th Apology" is a song by UK pop act Shakespears Sister, released in early 1993 as the fifth and final single from their studio album ''Hormonally Yours''. Due to both members being on hiatus at the time, the single performed poorly, suffering from a lack of promotion. The three B-sides, live performances from their 1992 concert broadcast on BBC Radio, were later included on their 2011 album '' Live 1992''. This was the group's last release until 2019 to feature Marcella Detroit. Track listing UK CD single # "My 16th Apology" # "Catwoman" # " Hot Love" # "Dirty Mind ''Dirty Mind'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Prince. It was released on October 8, 1980, by Warner Bros. Records and produced entirely by Prince at his home studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota ..." Charts References 1992 songs 1993 singles London Records singles Music videos directed by Sophie Muller Shakespears Sister songs Song recordings pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Room Sessions
''Songs from the Red Room'' is the fourth studio album by British pop-rock project Shakespears Sister, released in November 2009 through SF Records. Background ''Songs from the Red Room'' was originally planned for release in 2005, under Siobhan Fahey's own name and the title ''Bad Blood''. This release never came to surface however, and was only released four years later as Shakespears Sister, after Fahey revived the project the same year. On 11 May 2010, the album was re-released containing a bonus disc for the first time through major retailers, such as Amazon. Critical reception Jaime Gill of ''BBC Music'' gave ''Songs from the Red Room'' a positive review, praising Fahey's musical creativity yet also criticising the album's long-delayed release, saying "Songs From the Red Room often sounds dated, and unfashionably late to the party when it should have been first." (S)he concluded the review with calling the album "inconsistent, haphazard, dark and occasionally touched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
