Lucky Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) WELCOME TO THE SONGFACTOR'S CHOICE: GIRLS GONE WILD! made you click, didn't we? *ALL MEMBERS OF SONGFACTS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE * Please join us, and share your knowledge and your love of the thing that keeps SONGFACTS the community we all know and love. MUSIC ! The basic guidelines are simple.... * The Songfactors' Music of Choice will be decided by your nominations and votes. For each edition we'll ask that you nominate 1 OR 2 selections that meet the guidelines for that edition. * With each nomination, we'll ask that you give us a review, a few thoughts or just a description of how your selection makes you feel. No one is being graded on their writing here. What we want is for you to share your knowledge and feelings about the music you love. * Each edition will about 3 weeks. At the end of that time, we'll ask you to vote. You know how that works! These lists will number 5, so we'll ask that you compile your list of 5 choices for the final Songfactor's Music of Choice. We will tally them, just like The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten, 1 through 5. At the close of voting, we will have our Songfactors' Music of Choice. * Be as creative with this as you'd like. We want to encourage an exchange of thoughts, so this will be a place to learn about and enjoy the nominations, as well as the final choices. The guidelines will change with each edition. ....So, Welcome To..... THE SONGFACTORS' CHOICE: GIRLS GONE WILD!! **For this month, we want to know, which female artists are your favorites? Which women, in your opinion, have put their indelible stamp on modern music, either through their voice, their songwriting style, or their musicianship? We're talking solo artists, front ladies, all female rock bands, and so forth. There are so many women that have been influential to rock music, who are your favorites? Use whatever you wish to illustrate that, be it albums, songs, performances, etc. Be creative! A side note: There are no restrictions to this, as far as years, genres, etc. The choice is totally yours, the subject is wide open (no pun intended!) PLEASE, GIVE US YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW! Edited March 12, 2008 by Guest unstick
Farin Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 I'm first! [big]Björk[/big]* Björk Guðmundsdóttir [ˈpjÅ“rÌ¥k ˈkvÊðmÊntsËŒtoÊŠhtɪr] (born November 21, 1965) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, composer, actress and music producer. She has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and two Golden Globe awards (including one for acting). She is best known for her expressive vocals and an interest in many kinds of music, including pop, alternative rock, jazz, ambient music, electronica, and folk, as well as her eccentric costumes. Her record label, One Little Indian, reported in 2003 that she had sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. She was ranked #36 on VH1's "The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll" and #8 on MTV's "22 Greatest Voices in Music". most important albums: Debut Human Behaviour Venus as a Boy Homogenic Bachelorette All is Full of Love Vespertine Hidden Place Pagan Poetry [smaller]* rhymes with "jerk"[/smaller]
edna Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 1- Patti Smith - She broke it all. 2- Carole King - Obvious I can´t post links now, I´m at work... I´ll try to post them later.
Sweet Jane 61 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 1 - Janis....she is the meaning of female rocker, she felt every note and word of a song when she sang it, and the best part...she made you feel it right along with her. 2- Chrissie Hynde...beyond cool and an amazing talent. She has given new meaning to the word sexy when it comes to female rockers.
RonJonSurfer Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 Joni Mitchell - She had a perfect combination of voice, look and songwriting magic that made her perfect for the times. Although she didn't attend Woodstock, she wrote the song that became a CSNY classic. She also wrote Both Side Now for Judy Collins. Her Court and Spark album made her a mainstream talent...but she never really took the bait and remains an under appreciated talent. Her song "River" has become a Christmas Classic. The Wilson Sisters (Heart)- Oh the feeling these ladies brought out in a young teen's jeans...and soul. Ann and Nancy Wilson started out of the Seattle area and headed for stardom. These girls proved that hard rock wasn't just a boys club. Their combination of hard rock tunes packaged in the shell of two hot sisters was a smash. Their album Dreamboat Annie launched them into the upper level of touring rock bands. That album brought us the rock classics Magic Man and Crazy on You. Led Zep was their main influence.
_Laurie_ Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 Heart ROCKS! Wow, the ones I've wanted to nominate are taken already!
Farin Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 well, you can take your time with thinking of some other ones... you know that nominations stay open for a little while... and you get (at least) one warning too
Rayzor Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) I'd like to add Stevie Nicks. If anyone has a better grasp of the whole "photobucket" thing a pic would be greatly appreaciated. And there just may be a beer or 3 in it for ya! Edited February 6, 2008 by Guest
skybluesky Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 Carly Simon Carly Simon was one of the sexiest, sultriest women of the 70s and she still makes music that makes you think about life and love and heartache. Deborah Harry Deborah Harry put a beautiful face on the ugly world of punk. She was tough and cool and almost otherworldly.
TheLizard Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 Grace Slick- Incredible voice, great looks (back in the day, anyway), what more could you want? Kim Deal- Bassist and backing vocalist for Pixies. In case you didn't know, that makes her really cool.
Farin Posted February 6, 2008 Report Posted February 6, 2008 Kim Deal- Bassist and backing vocalist for Pixies. In case you didn't know, that makes her really cool. and what about her being the frontwoman of the Breeders? not worth a mention? she also had some funny aliases/stage names like "Mrs. John Murphy" and "Tammy Ampersand" (as in Tammy Ampersand & the Amps)
Ken Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 1- Patti Smith - She broke it all. I can´t post links now, I´m at work... I´ll try to post them later. As much as I do truly respect Edders, uh, nope, Patti, when placed next to this psycho broad, didn't even scratch the surface. She made Motley Crue look like schoolboys. Wendy's Wiki page y'all ain't gonna b'lieve this...........
skybluesky Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 I'd like to add Stevie Nicks. If anyone has a better grasp of the whole "photobucket" thing a pic would be greatly appreaciated. And there just may be a beer or 3 in it for ya!
Lucky Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 Shannon I was just going to do the same thing... I'd like to add Stevie Nicks. If anyone has a better grasp of the whole "photobucket" thing a pic would be greatly appreaciated. And there just may be a beer or 3 in it for ya! Crystal Visions - The Very Best of Stevie Nicks
skybluesky Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Wow Lucky, our second mind meld of the week
Lucky Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 You know what they say about great minds!
Ken Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 In the days before Courtney, there were the original Girls Gone Wild.... The Runaways... I find it easier to provide a link to the band's Wiki page than to cut/paste. The 'Joan' in the photo is Joan Jett, as many probably knew.... And Lita is Lita Ford. The Runaways The Runaways - "Cherry Bomb"
Lucky Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Posted February 7, 2008 All these artists are great, and I don't know who I'll end up voting for. But long before any of these great female artists could be honored, THIS woman blazed the trail for them all to follow.... PATSY CLINE I don't know if everyone is aware of the contributions that Ms Cline has made to popular music, and to women in music, and all before the age of 30, when she tragically died. Not just to Country Music either. Patsy Cline has been voted #11 of the 100 Greatest Women in Rock & Roll. Take just a moment to read some of her story here at wiki: Patsy Cline About Patsy's original Greatest Hits album, released in 1967, wiki says this: One of the most heard Country Music albums of all time, Patsy Cline’s Greatest Hits, has sold 10 million copies worldwide since its 1967 release. Bob Ludwig remastered the set, and it has been reissued in its original cover art. In 2005, the album Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits was certified by the RIAA as Diamond (designating the sale of 10 million). That same year, the album was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for staying on the overall music charts the longest of any female artist of any music genre in history.
Shawna Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Rayzor stole my Stevie! so I'd like to reserve Linda Ronstadt and Patty Smyth. My towering reviews will have to wait, however... I have very little time at the moment...
edna Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 1- Patti Smith - She broke it all. 2- Carole King - Obvious "Gloria" - Patti Smith She was the first punk woman and she had that "charme de la décadence" which made her an icon. Rock wasn´t the same after 1975 for girls. "It´s Too Late" - Carole King Although she seemed a bit square, she was the greatest among the lady songwriters. She´s a bit of history. Grace Slick- Incredible voice, great looks (back in the day, anyway), what more could you want? Tim, in any case, you know that Grace Slick -though I don´t think she´s really such a creative girl, but she´s still my favorite - wil always be my #1... It will be hard... Carly Simon, Debbie Harry, Chryssie Hynde...
Viaene Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 this is a hard one, not many singing/rocking girls that I like are internationally known
RonJonSurfer Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 I wanted to join the photo fray and show you the lovely ladies I nominated..
_Laurie_ Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Tina Turner should be on this list.....That woman can rock, and she's got the voice for it too....Here she is singing one of my favorites with Ike....Proud Mary. Proud Mary My second nomination is Joss Stone....Ever since my daughter bought one of her albums a couple years ago, I loved it!....Great voice......she covers some of the classic rock songs that I love, and her current songs the younger generation absolutely love.....This girl can sing....here's one of my favorite covers... Dusty Springfield's(who should also be nominated, hopefully) Son Of A Preacher Man... Son Of A Preacher Man Cry Baby/Piece Of My Heart .... Joss with Melissa at The Grammys
Sweet Jane 61 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 Laurie, I'm so thrilled you nominated Joss!! When I first got her debut album I couldn't stop listening, and I have loved her ever since. I never thought anyone other than Dusty could do Son Of A Peacher Man, but Joss kicks it!!
_Laurie_ Posted February 7, 2008 Report Posted February 7, 2008 She sure does SJ!....To be so young and be able to sing tunes from Janis and Dusty so well is absolutely amazing....
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