THE 200 MOST ESSENTIAL GIRL GROUP SONGS.
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 Caffè Lattè presents the…

100 MOST ESSENTIAL

GIRL GROUP SONGS

15

Cherry Bomb 

THE RUNAWAYS

This all-female group included in its line-up Joan Jett (who went on to score success with “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”) and Lita Ford. In 1976, this punk-styled single proved that women could rock out as well as any male acts.

14

He’s So Fine

THE CHIFFONS

One of the highlights of the golden girl group sub-genre, this 1963 single spent a week atop Billboard’s Hot 100 and reached #16 in Britain.

13

Da Doo Ron Ron

THE CRYSTALS

A Top 5 hit on both sides of the Atlantic, this single was another defining girl group classic penned by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry and producer Phil Spector. The nonsensical title was initially intended as temporary, to be replaced once real words were thought up. They ended up keeping it just the way it was. And record buyers still responded enthusiastically.   

12

Stop! In The Name Of Love

THE SUPREMES

The Supremes served up a steady string of hit singles for Motown from 1964. Most are timeless, with this being one of their best remembered. In 1965, the disc marched to #1 in America and #2 on its Soul Chart. It also made the UK Top 10. To this day, the choreography associated with the song is recalled with fondness.

11

Heat Wave

MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS

As was the case with “Stop! In The Name Of Love”, this Motown smash was created by the peerless team consisting of Eddie and Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier. The latter 2 also produced the 2 hits. Issued in 1963, “(Your Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” topped Billboard’s Soul Chart and peaked at #4 Pop. In 1975, the song returned to the US Top 5 via a remake by Linda Ronstadt.

CRITERIA:

Songs by groups or duos that only include female members and released in the Rock Era (i.e. since 1955).