• Shirley Ellis

    The Nitty Gritty Shirley Ellis

    Shirley Ellis

    Shirley Ellis (Shirley Marie O'Garra, 19 January 1929 – 5 October 2005) was an American soul music singer and songwriter of Carribean origin. She is best known for her novelty hits "The Nitty Gritty" (1963) (US no. 8), "The Name Game" (1964) (US no. 3) and "The Clapping Song" (1965) (US no. 8 and UK no. 6). "The Clapping Song" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. By 1954 she had written two songs which were recorded by The Chords. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Lizzy Mercier Descloux

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    Lizzy Mercier Descloux

    Lizzy Mercier Descloux (1956-2004) was a French singer born in Paris. A Lyon-born art school dropout and devotee of Rimbaud and Godard, she was every bit the romantic French archetype, as well as an innovator and witness to numerous pivotal moments in musical and cultural history. She died in obscurity in April 2004, twenty years after what was ostensibly her musical heyday. Descloux saw Patti Smith and Television at CBGBs and Basquiat at the Kitchen. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Lime Garden

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    Lime Garden

    Lime Garden is a British indie rock band hailing from Brighton. Originally meeting in Guildford, the band changed its name from LIME upon relocating to Brighton. They are signed to So Young Records, a partner label of Communion Records. Self-described as "wonk pop," the band seamlessly blends various genres including disco, pop, and surf. Recognized as one of NME's top 100 artists for 2022, Lime Garden has garnered mainstream coverage in national press outlets such as The Independent, Dork, and Clash Magazine. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Midnight Magic

    Beam Me Up Midnight Magic

    Midnight Magic

    Midnight Magic: A nine person ensemble bonded by the unwavering desire to make you, the listener, and the rhythm become one; the secret love children of Donna Summer and George Clinton serving up an orgasmic feast of funk, disco, electro and soul. Anchored by Hercules & Love Affair alumni Carter Yatusake, Morgan Wiley, and W. Andrew Raposo, and powered by the enormous vocals of chanteuse Tiffany Roth, Midnight Magic teleported the masses to the dance floor this summer with their interstellar 12″ “Beam Me Up” on Permanent Vacation. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Peaches

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    Peaches

    Several artists/groups: 1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality 2) A swedish kids band formed by Tåve and Isabelle in 2000. Their music is sing-a-long disco/pop tunes. The band is now on hiatus. 3) An all-female group from New Zealand, active in the late 1990s, containing several members from the group When The Cat's Been Spayed. 4) Peaches Lavon known from Peaches & Bobo Read more on Last.fm

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  • En Vogue

    Don't Let Go (Love) En Vogue

    En Vogue

    En Vogue is an American vocal girl group formed in Oakland, California, in 1989. The original lineup included singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Their debut album, "Born to Sing" (1990), featured the single "Hold On," which reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their second album, "Funky Divas" (1992), achieved top 10 status in both the US and UK and included the hit singles "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) Read more on Last.fm

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  • Cocteau Twins

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    Cocteau Twins

    Cocteau Twins was a Scottish rock band active from 1979 to 1997. The group was formed in Grangemouth, Scotland, by Robin Guthrie (guitar, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass), with Elizabeth Fraser (vocals) joining in 1981. In 1983, Heggie was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde, completing the lineup most associated with the band’s career. Cocteau Twins became known for their ethereal, heavily layered sound and Fraser’s distinctive soprano vocal style, often featuring lyrics that avoid conventional language. Read more on Last.fm

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