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Caffè Lattè presents the…
100 MOST ESSENTIAL
GIRL GROUP SONGS
80
Shoop
SALT -N- PEPA
A worldwide smash that was released in 1993. It topped Billboard’s
Rap Chart. The single was a Top 5 hit in America, Canada and Australia. On the
UK chart, the disc peaked at #13.
79
Fire
THE POINTER SISTERS
Another example of the trio scoring hits from varied sources. This
cover of a Bruce Springsteen song peaked at #2 in America, reached #34 in
Britain and made the Top 10 in Canada, Australia, parts of Europe and New Zealand.
The single was lifted off the group’s 1978 album ‘Energy’.
78
Up The Ladder To The Roof
THE SUPREMES
The first single to feature Jean Terrell on lead vocals following
Diana Ross’ decision to pursue a solo career. Mary Wilson was now the only
founding member still in the group’s line-up. The single reached the Top 10 in
America, Britain and Canada in 1970.
77
Who Do You Think You Are
THE SPICE GIRLS
Featured on the British group’s 1996 debut album ‘Spice’, the track
was issued as a single the following year. As well as topping the UK chart, the
song was a Top 10 hit in Europe and New Zealand.
76
I Want You Back
BANANARAMA
A Top 10 hit in 1988 in the UK, Australia, Spain and New Zealand.
75
Free Your Mind
EN VOGUE
A 1992 single that addresses racism which peaked at #8 in the U.S.A.
and #16 in Britain.
74
Boogie Oogie Oogie
A TASTE OF HONEY
The first hit for the American band that, in 1978, topped the US Pop,
Soul and Disco charts. In Britain, the disc peaked at #3.
73
Fly Robin Fly
SILVER CONVENTION
Billboard listed this German dance classic at #1 on the Pop Hot 100,
Soul and Disco charts in 1975.
72
Destination: Anywhere
THE MARVELETTES
This Motown gem was written and produced by Nickolas Ashford and
Valerie Simpson.
71
Jumpin’ Jumpin’
DESTINY’S CHILD
Included on the American group’s 1999 album ‘The Writing’s On The Wall’,
it was issued as a single the following year. The disc reached the Top 5 in
America, Britain and Australia.
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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