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Women In Music

Who are your favourite women musicians? How have they influenced you? Who has inspired you most?


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simbadog
10th Feb 2021 18:58:27
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Loved Yazoo at the height of their fame and have to say Alison Moyet has one of those unmistakable voices. One of my favourites is her versions of Windmills of your Mind

https://youtu.be/-vfAi9HS4BQ

and Whispering your Name https://youtu.be/LowFgeQxbhk
Quietlady7
3rd Sep 2023 01:25:02
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Alison Krauss and Yo Yo Ma- Simple gifts
Amy Grant- That's what love is for
Darlene Zschech- worship songs
Julie Andrews
Connie Francis and Brenda Lee
Music is liquid emotion. Often would take their words and make them my own. It is an outward expression of an inward feeling and an emotional release.
Haynes4279
30th Dec 2022 22:33:34
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Novram's list is a good start. To that I would add the like of:

Beth Hart, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jo Harman, Elles Bailey, The Be Good Tanyas, Julia Stone, Larkin Poe (the Lovell sisters), Kasey Chambers, Wendy Matthews, Warpaint, Leah Wellbaum (Slothrust). Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards), The Breeders, Samantha Fish, Rachel Croft, Pat Benatar, Mary Chapin-Carpenter.

Linda Ronstadt's voice really struck a chord with me in my mid/late teens and I admire her for doing what she wanted to do. It's great to see so many women producing music, communicating in their chosen style, being accepted and appreciated on merit. That many of them are doing so without shackling themselves to the 'music machine' and retaining their artistic freedom is showing us just what van be done when people set their minds to it.
Novram
17th Feb 2021 15:44:15
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A few of the woman rockers I like are;
Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, The Indigo Girls, Amy Lee of Evanescence, Bonnie Bramlett, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Jett, Joan Armatrading, Mary Travers, Christie McVie,
Carole King, Susan Tedeschi, Josh Stone and Natalie Merchant.
I enjoyed Lilith fair; with Joan Osborn, Jewel, Shawn Colvin, Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks,
and Danya Manning. Also I like Melissa Etheridge, Maddy Prior and Gloria Estefan.
Did I say just a few?
spica
21st Jun 2020 08:27:57 (Last activity: 10th Oct 2020 08:34:16)
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Recognized this but could not recall the group ... and of course it's the Paper Dolls.
Something here in my Heart ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2WplU1jihQ
They're Northhampton girls. What happened to the Paper Dolls ... much too good to disappear without a trace !
plus - Someday ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anhruhnugW8 ... don't remember this.
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 23rd Jun 2020 10:31:33
Spica......I wasn't aware you were on here for the last 2 days!!! (I wasn't notified or has it mysteriously appeared after winging it's way on some detour from Australia......remember one of your posts took several hours to 'show')

The Shangrilas

Leader of the Pack....

https://youtu.be/5Ge8_6rtQvs

I don't know who the wazzock is on the bike....and try as I might I can't say what the bike is but I know it wouldn't be one that makes the 'recorded bike' sounds.
(For the purposes of 'health and safety'....it is not running anyway!)

I used to sing this growing up....(although I was but a tiny baby when it was released!)
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 23rd Jun 2020 10:33:23
Forgot to mention....I thought Northamptonshire only produced shoes!
Response from spica made on 23rd Jun 2020 11:19:51 > @The_bees_knees
The Leader: "I'm still trying to figure out what a biker was doing at a candy store?" ... you may well ask ??

... and yes Bees, likely Paper Dolls had a more literal meaning to you in 1968 🙂 .
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 10th Oct 2020 08:34:16
For you Cruisecontroller,,

Crazy On You

https://youtu.be/vGEKW-e_Ge8

The_bees_knees
cowolter
8th Oct 2020 11:22:04 (Last activity: 8th Oct 2020 11:41:37)
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Florence Welch — a beautiful human being who has one of most angelic and passionate voice I’ve ever heard. She has a few hit songs. She’s just amazing, and she sounds beautiful.
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labazs1964
4th Sep 2020 14:08:41
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stumbled across Faith Hill a while ago great singer and great person. has a powerful voice and sings lovely songs worth listening to
spica
15th Aug 2020 11:06:34
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Two great artists ...... and more sequins than I could count 🙂 🙂 (not for the want of trying !! )
Cher and Raquel ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6IC4dslh44
Neisha
25th Jul 2020 19:28:39 (Last activity: 25th Jul 2020 22:24:03)
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Kate Bush, the most original singer, song writer....
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 25th Jul 2020 22:24:03
Yep.....she is on here!
spica
22nd Jul 2020 11:34:08
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Marion and Fiona ... great artists, great versions ! Imagine, separated by the best part of 100 years.
The_bees_knees Original Poster
22nd Jul 2020 07:44:54
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Alerted to the fact that this song was recorded first in 1918.
The original version by what was widely known as the first white singer of jazz and blues Marion Harris.
(Take a listen on "What music are you listening to" post.)

As a celebration of it's....
102nd BIRTHDAY TODAY!

I have found another contemporary version of it.

Fiona Apple

https://youtu.be/FH3tvv-qnrI

"After you've Gone"
The_bees_knees Original Poster
13th Jul 2020 21:02:53 (Last activity: 19th Jul 2020 00:40:21)
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Feeling a little serene and thoughtful.
The moment deserves a beautiful song..

I played this today...I ended up thinking of my maternal Great Grandmother and how she lived to 104.
What were her thoughts on life?
What was she like?

https://youtu.be/Pbn6a0AFfnM

Both sides now. - Joni Mitchell.

"It really doesn't matter at all"

It doesn't get much better than this.
Response from Dinabob4 made on 13th Jul 2020 22:07:07
A lovely song. Wow, your great grandmother lived to a good age! Some relatives on my dad's side lived to over 100. It is quite amazing.

Music can provoke all sorts of memories and emotions. It depends on how you want to feel. Nowadays I like music to uplift.

This is not a woman but I like 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, it will get you swaying or moving.
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 13th Jul 2020 22:30:26
Hi Dinabob4,

No worries....we can bend the rules as we like.....

This gives me a chance to post this link......Did you know you can dance Northern Soul style to Pharell's 'Happy'

I am interested in Northern Soul but it passed me by even though I was living in the Midlands at the time...(too young for all-nighters 12am 'til dawn anyway!

Love this for her enjoyment factor of dancing freely... particularly when the old-time Northern-Souler joins in.....makes the heart swell with a community spirit!
("Keep The Faith!")


https://youtu.be/Pbn6a0AFfnM

Pharrell Williams versus Northern Soul
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 13th Jul 2020 22:34:58
Might help if I posted the correct link!!!

https://youtu.be/dZLLPaX4SS4
Response from Dinabob4 made on 19th Jul 2020 00:40:21 > @The_bees_knees
Thanks for sharing this link, bees-knees. I have not seen this version before - 'Pharrell versus Northern Soul' Interesting. I will have to move around to this one as well! Like the northern soul girl is!
Dinabob4
13th Jul 2020 22:06:07
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A lovely song. Wow, your great grandmother lived to a good age! Some relatives on my dad's side lived to over 100. It is quite amazing.

Music can provoke all sorts of memories and emotions. It depends on how you want to feel. Nowadays I like music to uplift.

This is not a woman but I like 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, it will get you swaying or moving.
SnapperStephen
3rd Jul 2020 16:30:39 (Last activity: 4th Jul 2020 15:54:18)
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Helen Shapiro had an amazing voice considering how young she was when she released these two great tunes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I2cG-ed6hw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKhSuE5QCkk
Response from spica made on 4th Jul 2020 00:55:29
Couldn't agree more Stephen ... if I could add one
Little miss lonely ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogqJkYkOgPA
Response from SnapperStephen made on 4th Jul 2020 15:54:18 > @spica
Another great song beautifully sang
The_bees_knees Original Poster
4th Jun 2020 09:41:34 (Last activity: 3rd Jul 2020 16:19:16)
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Thea Gilmore/Sandy Denny


https://youtu.be/vLhkSO1T-68


I wish I was in London
Response from SnapperStephen made on 3rd Jul 2020 16:19:16
This is a great song from a great album. Thea has done a superb job with Sandy's music.
SnapperStephen
3rd Jul 2020 16:11:35
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I love Thea Gilmore. Her albums 'Don't stop singing', an amazing tribute to Sandy Denny and Regardless are a great listen. Sandy was a wonderful musician and still missed. Who knows where the time goes has to be one of her finest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkOB57UcYk8
Fionnuala Sherry of Secret Garden is a wonderful musician. She really makes the violin sing. One moment your heartstrings are being tugged and the next you are dancing. Haunting and joyful melodies make superb listening.
Castano
23rd Jun 2020 10:32:23 (Last activity: 23rd Jun 2020 13:15:24)
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I'm a big fan of Amy Winehouse, my favorite one is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJAfLE39ZZ8
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Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 23rd Jun 2020 13:15:24
I think you are the 100th post (or perhaps Sally's greeting is to you....on this 'Women In Music' post......)

101......this will be this

Tears Dry On their Own

https://youtu.be/ojdbDYahiCQ

I don't pick 'favourites' because to choose just one of anything is an impossibility...for me...but I will say I just love to sing along to this....(God help anyone in earshot!)
The_bees_knees Original Poster
23rd Jun 2020 11:19:59 (Last activity: 23rd Jun 2020 11:58:41)
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This is the choice of the plumber that cuts my hair.

Walkinstickboogie, you might like these also....

Petula Clarke

https://youtu.be/N-1_d6bbM1I

but I prefer this one......

Don't Sleep In the Subway

https://youtu.be/XGXEPAEW7tc
Response from spica made on 23rd Jun 2020 11:58:41
and a favourite here ...
I couldn't live without your love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ez6bUGGHnU
Uumm.. should try my luck with the scissors 🙂 … careful
Walkinstickboogie
23rd Jun 2020 07:45:34 (Last activity: 23rd Jun 2020 11:07:39)
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Wouldn't say they were a great influence on me...but I'm sure they have inspired and influenced many many female (and male) artists,I just enjoy listening to them.
Petula Clark, Suzi Quattro, Etta James, Jackie Abbot, Joan Jett, Doris Day,Joan Baez, Diana Ross, Sandi ,Thom, Annie Lennox, Billie Holiday, Debbie Harry,Aretha Franklin...
To name but just a few of my favourite female artists.
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 23rd Jun 2020 11:07:39
Walkinstickboogie,

...... excellent choices. We've got some of those you mention on here already (for your perusal) I would gladly play them again....bit for now....

Whenever this comes on in the car on the radio.... we....whoever happens to be a passenger (for their sins) always sing/yell along to this....it cannot be helped (another that has this very same affect is Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain'...different kind of song but same happens!!!)

Suzi Quatro - If You Can't Give Me Love

https://youtu.be/7XI9WN1yW_o

Also.....like this one withe the guy from Smokie....

https://youtu.be/iGaF4tKUl0o

Love the seventies!!!!
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4th Jun 2020 10:52:04 (Last activity: 5th Jun 2020 09:41:56)
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Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 4th Jun 2020 20:39:26
Oh.... I am with you here Yodama!

The Duchess of blues i(n the Jazz age).......

My favourite Bessie Smith

https://youtu.be/DOaZ37tO3uo

Down In the Dumps

I've posted this elsewhere but what the heck.....I found this in a collection.of Larkin's Jazz CD's I purchased in a music shop in Haverfordwest.
(.....He and I used to be Librarians)
Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 5th Jun 2020 09:41:56
I woke very early had my morning tea and then zonked out completely for another 2 hours.... what's happening.

Well you new I would find it for you.....
I haven't heard this one you've mentioned....but it is similar to Down In the Dumps....so I like it very much.....

Jailhouse Blues......
(1923 I think) I read Evelyn Waugh books....I like to think this was going on at the same time as that period of 'wild young things'.....despite the greater divide of white aristocracy.....but this was happening too.!

https://youtu.be/tKk0uHHyrcI

Sorry you lost your vinyls....can you imagine having this in Shellac tho'? (I used to have a few from my parents and junk yard sales in the 198Os...but they go brittle and shatter easily!)
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3rd Jun 2020 19:12:28 (Last activity: 3rd Jun 2020 19:33:11)
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Response from The_bees_knees Original Poster made on 3rd Jun 2020 19:33:11
You'll guess this was coming.....

Woodstock.


https://youtu.be/XLy2B00dHSc
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