This post: #170-161. Continues tomorrow.
Caffè Lattè presents the…
100 MOST ESSENTIAL
GIRL GROUP SONGS
In Paradise
THE COOKIES
This pioneering girl group released this single on Atlantic in 1960.
169
Whole Again
ATOMIC KITTEN
In 2001, this single topped the charts in Britain, Europe and New
Zealand. It also peaked at #2 in Australia.
168
Dirty Work
THE POINTER SISTERS
The American trio covered the Steely Dan song for its 1978 album ‘Energy’.
This serves as another example of the sisters’ ability to master a vast range
of musical styles.
167
Tonight’s The Night
THE SHIRELLES
In 1960, this became the first Top 40 hit for the American girl
group.
166
Buttons
THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS
A 2006 Top 3 hit in America, Britain, Australia and New Zealand that featured
Snoop Dogg.
165
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
THE SUPREMES
In 1966, this Holland/ Dozier/ Holland creation made the Top 10 on
the US Pop and Soul charts.
164
I Can’t Tell You Why
BROWNSTONE
A 1995 R&B remake of the 1979 Eagles hit song. Brownstone’s
cover reached the UK Top 30.
163
In My Lonely Room
MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS
Holland- Dozier - Holland were principally responsible for the
majority of smash hits by The Supremes, but the trio did write for other Motown
acts too. They wrote this for Martha Reeves and her group The Vandellas. The
single climbed to #6 on the US Soul Chart.
162
Baby Come And Get It
THE POINTER SISTERS
The sixth and final track lifted as a single off the 1983 “Break Out’
album.
161
Beechwood 4-5789
THE MARVELETTES
Co-written by Marvin Gaye, this 1962 single from the group's 'Playboy' album, peaked at #17 Pop and #7
Soul in America. It was covered by The Carpenters in 1981. The duo had
previously hit #1 with a remake of another Marvelettes hit: “Please Mr. Postman”.
CRITERIA:
Songs by groups or duos that only include female members and
released in the Rock Era (i.e. since 1955).
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