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Singles Party
''Singles Party (1988–2019)'' is a compilation album from British-American pop-rock group Shakespears Sister, released on 19 July 2019. It features a remastered collection of all the singles released by the group and two new songs. The deluxe edition containing a second CD with remixes, rarities and previously unreleased material accompanied by a 48-page booklet with photos, new sleeve notes and lyrics was also released the same day. The compilation coincided with the announcement of Siobhan Fahey and 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 al ...'s reunion for the first time in 26 years. In order to promote the tour and the compilation, a new single titled "All the Queen's Horses" was released on 15 May 2019. Track listing Charts References ... [...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] |
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] |
Hormonally Yours
''Hormonally Yours'' is the second studio album by British pop-rock act Shakespears Sister, released on 17 February 1992 by London Records. The album went on to become a critical and commercial success, and is their best-selling album to date. ''Hormonally Yours'' peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and has been certified double platinum by the BPI, spending 55 weeks on the chart. The album spawned five singles, three of which reached the UK top 20. The album's second single, "Stay" became the group's best-selling single, topping the UK Singles Chart for eight consecutive weeks. It also peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background The title of ''Hormonally Yours'' derived from both members being pregnant while making the album. Five singles were released from the album, including "Stay", which topped the UK Singles Chart, and is to date the group's best-selling single. An early cassette pressing of the album featured an alternate cover and font previo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Pirroni
Marco Francesco Andrea Pirroni (born 27 April 1959, London, England) frequently credited simply as Marco, is a British guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He has worked with Adam Ant, Sinéad O'Connor, Siouxsie and the Banshees and many others from the late 1970s to the present day. Siouxsie and the Banshees A linchpin of the UK punk scene, Pirroni's first appearance on stage was with Siouxsie and the Banshees in their début gig, at 1976's 100 Club Punk Festival. Future Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious was on drums. Adam and the Ants/Adam Ant Pirroni was lead guitarist and co-songwriter in the second incarnation of Adam and the Ants, co-penning two UK number one singles and a further four Top Ten hits, with Ant. The two albums he co-wrote for Adam and the Ants, ''Kings of the Wild Frontier'' and ''Prince Charming'', both made the Top 10 in the UK Albums Chart ("Kings" #1; "Prince Charming" #2). When Adam and the Ants disbanded in 1982, Pirroni was retained as Adam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Trip
"It's a Trip" is a song by Shakespears Sister, released in April 2010 as the fourth single from their fourth studio album ''Songs from the Red Room ''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 Siob ...''. A music video for the song was directed by Paul Boyd. An acoustic version of the song was also released exclusively through Shakespears Sister's official digital store. Track listing *;CD single / Digital download #"It's a Trip" (Album Version) — 3:44 #"It's a Trip" (Smalltown Boy Mix) — 5:53 #"It's a Trip" (Bis Club Mix) — 7:29 #"It's a Trip" (Punx Soundcheck Mix) — 6:11 #"It's a Trip" (Apollo 404 Mix) — 3:40 #"It's a Trip" (Lord And Master Early Dawn Mix) — 7:20 #"It's a Trip" (Bis Radio Mix) — 3:49 #"It's a Trip" (Stems Mix) — 3:58 #"C U Tonight" (Demo) — 5:3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Blood (Siobhan Fahey Song)
"Bad Blood" is a single originally released by Siobhan Fahey under her own name. It was released in October 2005, and failed to chart. Since its inclusion on Fahey's band Shakespears Sister's fourth studio album ''Songs from the Red Room ''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 Siob ...'', it is considered a song by Shakespears Sister, and the third single from said album. Track listing *;CD single #"Bad Blood" — 4:18 #"Bad Blood" (Alan Moulder Mix) — 4:11 #"Bad Blood" (Jagz Kooner Mix) — 6:04 *;Digital download #"Bad Blood" (Album Version) — 4:26 #"Bad Blood" (GHP Remix) — 4:34 #"Bad Blood" (Alan Moulder Remix) — 4:16 #"Bad Blood" (The Most Mix) — 7:16 References {{authority control 2005 singles British pop songs Shakespears Sister songs Songs written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulsatron
"Pulsatron" is a song by Siobhan Fahey, originally released in February 2005 from her debut solo album, which was later released as her project's fourth studio album ''Songs from the Red Room''. The single peaked at number 95 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Fahey and 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 ...'s last appearance on mainstream charts. Track listing CD single #"Pulsatron" (Vocal Mix) — 3:16 #"Pulsatron" (Whitey Mix) — 4:42 #"Pulsatron" (The Most Mix By Princess Julia And Luke Howard) — 6:39 #"Pulsatron" (Hugo Nicholson Vocal Mix) — 3:15 Charts References 2005 singles British pop songs Shakespears Sister songs Songs written by Siobhan Fahey 2005 songs {{2000s-UK-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare Kenny
Clare Kenny is a British musician who was a bassist for a number of artists and bands from the 1980s to the present day, including: * Amazulu * Shakespears Sister * Orange Juice * Coming up Roses * Indigo Girls * Sinéad O'Connor * Damien Dempsey * Andrea Corr * Hank Wangford * Edwyn Collins * Aztec Camera * Roddy Frame * Brian Eno Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno (; born Brian Peter George Eno, 15 May 1948) is a British musician, composer, record producer and visual artist best known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop an ... She lives in London. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kenny, Clare Living people English bass guitarists Women bass guitarists Indigo Girls members Musicians from London Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bitter Pill (Siobhan Fahey Song)
"Bitter Pill" is a song by Siobhan Fahey, originally released in October 2002 with the label God Made Me Hardcore. The single peaked at number 108 on the UK Singles Chart. A heavily remixed, more rock-oriented version later appeared on Fahey's project Shakespears Sister's fourth studio album, ''Songs from the Red Room''. Track listing *;CD single #"Bitter Pill" (Radio Edit) — 3:36 #"Bitter Pill" (Droyds Mix) — 6:27 #"Bitter Pill" (Bitter Dub) — 6:26 Charts References {{Shakespears Sister 2002 singles British pop songs Shakespears Sister songs Songs written by Siobhan Fahey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can Drive
"I Can Drive" is a song by UK pop act Shakespears Sister, released in June 1996 as the lead single from their third studio album '' #3''. The song was co-written and produced by Fahey's then-husband David A. Stewart and featured the now prominent record producer/writer Jimmy Hogarth on guitar. Background "I Can Drive" peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart, and was not released internationally. Although intended as the lead single from the band's third album, London Records then opted not to release the album at all and Shakespears Sister were dropped by the company, making this their last release with the label. Siobhan Fahey, the act's only full member by that time, eventually obtained the rights to release the album herself (via her website) in 2005. She later claimed that she was dropped by the label not because of the mediocre chart performance of "I Can Drive", but due to the label thinking the album was "too alternative for a woman of my age". Critical reception Briti ... [...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] |
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] |
