"COME TO THE BACK - VIP - DRINKS ON ME."
Wassup? I'm
Malcolm Winters.
As you recall from my first appearance
here at Shady's Place a couple years ago,
I'm Neil's brother on the award winning
soap daytime drama The Young and
The Restless. When it comes to the
ladies, Neil's a little shy and I'm fly.
Neil's buttoned up. I play it loose.
Neil's uptight. I'm clean outta sight.
See what I'm sayin'? As the most
prominent fashion and glamour
photog in Genoa City (I've done
lots of model shoots for Jabot
Cosmetics) I know my way
around a darkroom and
I'm Neil's brother on the award winning
The Restless. When it comes to the
ladies, Neil's a little shy and I'm fly.
Neil's buttoned up. I play it loose.
Neil's uptight. I'm clean outta sight.
See what I'm sayin'? As the most
prominent fashion and glamour
photog in Genoa City (I've done
lots of model shoots for Jabot
Cosmetics) I know my way
around a darkroom and
beautiful women. I also
know a thing or two about
music. Quick history lesson:
know a thing or two about
music. Quick history lesson:
In the mid
20th century...
girl groups looked
wholesome, acted
innocent and
sang songs...
"Sincerely."
sang songs...
"Sincerely."
Girl groups of the 21st century look hot,
act naughty and sing sexy songs.
act naughty and sing sexy songs.
Then there's my Baby Girl. She's in a class
all by her bad self... see what I'm sayin'?
Baby Girl (Penelope Garcia)
In previous posts on Shady's Place and on the old site,
Shady Dell Music & Memories, Shady Seaweed, Meg Griffin,
AIDA, Riley Blue, Thea Queen, Barry Allen and other hosts
introduced some of the most popular brash and sassy female
recording acts of the millennium including the Pussycat Dolls,
a group from LA, and Sugababes, a group from the UK.
In 2019, I introduced Atomic Kitten.
Today I present two
more 21st century
girl groups, one
from the U.S. and
the other from
the UK. Both
groups have
sizzling hot
images with
recordings
and videos
to match.
They are
Girlicious,
another LA
group formed
by the
creator of
Pussycat
Dolls...
and
and
Mis-Teeq,
an exciting
London-based
R&B and
hip hop trio.
To beef up their
portfolios, I took
publicity shots
of both groups
and displayed
the pix for
U to C.
GIRLICIOUS
Dolls Present: Girlicious showcased
fifteen female singers and dancers
competing for spots in a new dance-
pop/R&B girl group to be named
"Girlicious." Chrystina Sayers,
Nichole Cordova, Natalie Mejia
and Tiffanie Anderson made the
final cut and became the original
members of Girlicious. Tiffanie
Anderson left the group in 2009
and the act continued on as a trio.
fifteen female singers and dancers
competing for spots in a new dance-
pop/R&B girl group to be named
"Girlicious." Chrystina Sayers,
Nichole Cordova, Natalie Mejia
and Tiffanie Anderson made the
final cut and became the original
members of Girlicious. Tiffanie
Anderson left the group in 2009
and the act continued on as a trio.
In their videos,
the gorgeous ladies
of Girlicious pull
no punches. They
get their sexy on!
Take for example the group's
second single. Released in
of Girlicious pull
no punches. They
get their sexy on!
Take for example the group's
second single. Released in
2008, "Stupid Shit" shot to
number one on the Much-
Music Countdown. The
official video, in which the
sirens prance around in
school girl uniforms and
eventually strip them off,
won the award for the
Most Watched Video
on that site. In short...
these Girlicious gals
on that site. In short...
these Girlicious gals
make Britney Spears
look like the Singing Nun!
"Stupid Shit" - Girlicious
(Apr./May 2008, highest
chart position #1
Muchmusic.com,
#20 Canada)
"Maniac" was the second single released from Rebuilt, the second and last
Girlicious album recorded after the departure of member Tiffanie Anderson.
The music video for "Maniac" was shot in East LA at the Linda Vista
Community Hospital, a filming location for dozens of horror movies
and other band videos over the years. The Girlicious vid you are
about to watch was declared illegal in 51 states... but became
the most requested and viewed video ever on MTV Brazil!
"Maniac" - Girlicious
(Apr./May 2010, highest chart pos. #74 Canada,
#11 Serbian Top 50)
"Public Image" was the theme of Episode 9 of Pussycat Dolls Present:
Girlicious. In this clip from the show, Chrystina, Tiffanie, Natalie and
Nichole are joined by Charlye Nichols, who was later eliminated,
in a fine performance of the Pussycat Dolls' song "Buttons."
Girlicious. In this clip from the show, Chrystina, Tiffanie, Natalie and
Nichole are joined by Charlye Nichols, who was later eliminated,
in a fine performance of the Pussycat Dolls' song "Buttons."
"Buttons" - Girlicious + Charlye Nichols
(2008, live perf. on Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious)
MIS-TEEQ
The British R&B and UK garage girl group Mis-teeq started out as a quartet.
By the time they hit their peak of fame in the early 2000s, they had been
reduced to a trio consisting of lead singer Sabrina Washington, rapper
and songwriter Alesha Dixon and singer Su-Elise Nash.
reduced to a trio consisting of lead singer Sabrina Washington, rapper
and songwriter Alesha Dixon and singer Su-Elise Nash.
Mis-teeq enjoyed success in the UK and across Europe, racking up
two top 10 albums and seven top 10 singles in a row. Mis-teeq's
biggest seller of all is the 2003 international hit "Scandalous"
which made the top 3 on the U.S. Dance chart and was
featured, along with the group members, in a series
of television commercials for Coca-Cola.
"Scandalous" - Mis-Teeq
(Apr./May 2003, highest chart pos. #2 UK,
#2 U.S. Dance/#3 Ireland)
Released as a single from Mis-teeq's
debut album Lickin' on Both Sides,
the song "One Night Stand" has two
official music videos, one produced
for UK audiences and the other
released in the U.S. to promote
the album stateside.
"One Night Stand" - Mis-Teeq
(Nov./Dec. 2001, highest cht. pos.
#2 UK Dance & R&B/#5 UK,
#4 U.S. Dance Club)
Two other songs on Mis-teeq's debut Lickin' album, "Roll On" and
"This Is How We Do It," were released as a double A-single in 2002.
One music video was produced to include performances of both songs.
"Roll On"/"This Is How We Do It" - Mis-Teeq
(July/Aug. 2002, highest chart pos. #7 UK/#10 Belgium)
The 21st Century
Feminine Mis-Teeq:
Girlicious... (Most Certainly)...
But Are They Nutritious?
You tell me.
Thanks for joining me for my
second go-around as host here
at Shady's Place. I'm jazzed
to do this again. Even as we
speak my peeps are meeting
with Shady's peeps to see if
we can make that happen, so
second go-around as host here
at Shady's Place. I'm jazzed
to do this again. Even as we
speak my peeps are meeting
with Shady's peeps to see if
we can make that happen, so
stick around. For now this is
Malcolm Winters reminding
you to keep your cool. It's
Malcolm Winters reminding
you to keep your cool. It's
my golden rule. Later!
Gee, this hardly ever happens..me #1 commenting today? I had to laugh at the difference between the McGuire sisters and the newbies. It's not only the clothes it's the dance moves that I'm sure the M Sisters didn't do! You can't deny the talent with singing and the dance moves are pretty impressive. What makes me laugh is the big hoopla with the "Me Too" movement. Seriously. If you don't want that kind of attention why advertise that you do? I know many will disagree with me and call me out but I don't care. Just thinking out loud I guess! Anyway, I hope all is well with you Shady on this November weekend. I'm still in Chicago and saw the first flakes of winter. My sis is home and doing well and I'll head home either tomorrow or Monday. Depends on those winter flakes! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteHi, Yaya!
DeleteYessum, you claim the Early Bird title this week, dear friend, and I thank you very much for coming over on your weekend!
Yessum, the fundamental question Malcolm poses here is "Girlicius, but are they nutritious?" I'm glad you agree that they aren't just pure sugar, and that there is some real substance to their singing and dancing. If you look away from the screen and just listen to the songs, I think you'll agree that they are all very ear-pleasing, danceworthy and ideal for club play. Millions love Britney Spears and The Pussycat Dolls, and these women merely tried to capitalized on the success of those acts. The UK girl trio Mis-teeq, has a unique sound and style which I find highly appealing.
Thanks for the update on Midge. I was hoping she wasn't still being detained at the hospital. I'm relieved to know she is home with Hope dog and doing well. I hope you won't need to drive through several inches of snow on the way back to Ohio, Ashland. Whatever the case, please be careful.
Thanks again for coming by so early, dear friend YaYa. Take care, have a great weekend, and I hope to see you again soon!
Well you know I'm game to pretty much listen to anything, but this just isn't my thing... well, not the videos. I like some of the music okay as long as I don't have to watch. 😉 Love how "This is how we do it" fits in to the last number. I love that song!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kelly!
DeleteThanks for scurrying over to become the runner-up this week, dear friend!
I have always admired your eclectic taste in music. It is truly a gift. I consider myself lucky to be able to appreciate so many different styles, breaking them down and studying them as art forms. I admire artists that authentically and professionally perform material in their chosen style, and I believe that is what we have here. The women in these two groups have abundant talent as singers and dancers. Many contestants tried out to become members of Girlicious, but only these few were good enough to make the cut. The songs recorded by these two female acts are excellent examples of 21st century R&B, hip hop and dance-pop, ideally suited for club play and urban radio station play lists.
Yessum, thanks for mentioning that the second song in the last video is Mis-Teeq's cover of a song originally made popular in 1995 by U.S. artist Montell Jordan. Jordan's original, along with a remix of the Mis-Teeq version by Rishi Rich, a British-Indian music producer based in London, appear in the soundtrack of the 2002 British comedy movie Ali G Indahouse.
Thank you again for dropping by early on your weekend, dear friend Kelly!
Maniac was illegal in some places? How crazy is that? I'd never heard of Girlicious but I like them. Of course I knew the Pussycat Dolls though. I don't know why it was illegal in some places, I watched it and saw nothing wrong with it. Not with some of the music videos that are out there right now. lol
ReplyDeleteOf course I recognize Shemar Moore from Criminal Minds. I loved that show and was sad when it ended.
Hi, Mary!
DeleteThanks for coming over early on your weekend, dear friend!
Y&R hunk Malcolm Winters welcomes you through the door and into the club to boogie to another batch of sizzle songs by 21st century girl groups. I'm pretty sure Malcolm was joking about the "Maniac" video being declared illegal in 51 states, simply to make the point that it's HOT. :) I'm so glad you like the misbehaving maidens of Girlicious, a group inspired by The Pussycat Dolls.
Yessum, good eye. Before he was Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, and shamelessly flirted with "Baby Girl" all those seasons, Shemar Moore made a splash (and suds) in the soap world in the role of Malcolm Winters on The Young And The Restless. If you like Shemar, I want you to be the first to know that his Malcolm Winters character will be hosting a regular radio show here at Shady's Place. Please check your local listings for "Junk in the Trunk" with Malcolm Winters, coming soon to this station. In addition the above mentioned "Baby Girl," Penelope Garcia, will also be hosting a show here at Shady's Place!
Thank you again for joining the fun, dear friend Mary. I'll be seeing your tamale for an update on Apartment Life, Vegas style. Until then, have a great Saturday!
Thanks for the introduction of these two modern girl bands. LA based Girlicious didn't grab my ear like the girls across the pond did. Often skimply dressed women use their bodies to rise to fame, so I didn't watch the videos to move their powers of persuasion. On some songs, I liked their Girlicious and others not so much but Mis-Teeq's vocals were consistently good from song to song to my ear. I'm not discounting Girlicious totally and will certainly sample more of their tunes. I sure appreciated the introduction, though. Have a boogietastic week, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHi, Cathy!
DeleteI'm pleased to see you, dear friend! Thanks for taking a break from your break to visit Shady's Place!
Yessum, Malcolm Winters specializes in finding sizzling hot female groups of the 21st century, and he rounded up two of the best for this sneak preview of his upcoming SPMM show to be entitled "Junk in the Trunk". It seems like you and other readers are having a tough time separating what they see in the videos from what they hear. The schoolgirl costumes and racy performances in the Girlicious vids turn people off so much that they can't appreciate the high quality of the recordings. Knowing how much you like glamour, I'm surprised you had an adverse reaction to them. Think of it this way. If you are assembling a girl group patterned after The Pussycat Dolls and expect them to record and perform modern, sophisticated dance club material, it wouldn't make sense to have them dress conservatively and perform in a subdued manner. That simply isn't the correct style for this particular art form. Britney Spears never pulled any punches, and neither do these women. I'm sure if I had bunches of hetero male followers, the comments would be more balanced between positive and negative, but I have almost all female readers. As I have stated all through my 13 years of blogging, I will continue to explore genres that are pleasing to me, no matter where that leads or how many people it turns off. If I wind up where I began, with zero followers, I will still be happy knowing that I remained true to myself and never pandered to the tastes of others.
My two favorites songs in the batch are "Maniac" by Girlicious and the first song of the last video, "Roll On," by Mis-Teeq. I'm glad you appreciate those ebony ladies from across the pond.
It would probably be a waste of time for you to dig around on YouTube or other sources for additional material by either of these groups. Girlicious hasn't been active since 2011 and Mis-Teeq hasn't been active since 2005. Malcolm presented what he believes are the best songs and performances by both acts, and I tend to agree with him.
Thanks again for stopping in, dear friend Cathy, and enjoy the rest of your week and hiatus!
Tom,
DeleteI didn't express myself accurately regarding Girlicious' attire. I have no problem with girls sporting the sexiness. What I was trying to elude to is, I wanted to give my full attention to their voices without any distractions. I admit the school girl uniforms are a bit of turn off. It's hard to get into something when there is so much abuse involving kids. Anywho, the point I was trying to get across is I wanted to hear their voices to make an unbiased decision. I may try to hop over to YT to listen to Girlicious for a closer evaluation of their sound. Thanks for visiting Tickle Me Tuesdays, my friend. Have a giggletastic day!
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteThanks for returning to follow-up, dear friend! I now think I understand what you are saying. It's not that you are opposed to glamour or sexy attire on women. Based on your love of vintage cheesecake and pin-up art, we both know that is not the case. It is specifically the sight of schoolgirl uniforms worn in the context of sexy, sophisticated song and dance performances that triggers a negative reaction, even if the women wearing those costumes are adults, because it reminds you of the many cases of abuse of minors. That makes sense, and I thank you for clarifying.
Have a great day and I'll see you tamale at CAAC, dear friend Cathy!
Tom,
DeleteThat's precisely right and I'm happy I was able to get that across this go around. Sometimes, my fingers race across my keyboard ahead of my brain and I think I've spelled out what I want to say inside my head often falling short. I guess I need to pay better attention to what I write, huh? :) Thanks for dropping by this morning for my return of Wild Wednesdays, my friend!
You got, it Cathy!
DeleteThanks for dropping by, and now stay tuned for another post that should provide plenty of fodder for discussion. It starts tamale morning right here at Shady's Place. Hope you can stop by.
Welcome back to full-time blogging, dear friend Cathy!
Hello Mr. Shady and hope you are well. I am coming around ever so slowly and it is bumming me out that I can’t move more but I have listened to your girls here and all their gyrations. To be honest the songs and their gyrations were melding into one. This is not for the Me Too movement...hahahaaa. There is one video where the woman is surrounded by men while she sings ( the one where the video was banned and I don’t understand why as I have seen other videos just as “nasty”.). This part reminded me of Rosemary Clooney singing a song while the men surrounded her, from White Christmas. Didn’t think I would compare the two did ya?? The other one where they are being judged actually the one gal’s voice is quite good. I hope they don’t dislocate a hip while they sing.
ReplyDeleteHi, Birgit!
DeleteMy goodness, dear friend, I've been missing you! Thanks for joining the fun! Having to endure a slow recovery is better than trying to rush things and suffering a setback, so I'm happy to know you are taking baby steps back to wellness. Anyway, I am grateful for your visit today. Thanks for coming over to see what mischievous Malcolm Winters is up to.
Yessum, the women of Girlicious look almost exactly like Rosie Clooney. They should wear name tags because I can't tell them apart. :) Just to be clear, I (Malcolm) was kidding when he stated that the video for Maniac was declared illegal in 51 states. That song and the dance sequence in it has actually been taught in numerous modern dance classes around the world. A lot of work went into that choreography. There is (or was) on YouTube a "making of" video showing how the Girlicuous women learned their routine. So yessum, the video is perfectly legal. Malcolm was simply trying to be funny there. :)
I'm glad you singled out their fine performance of "Buttons" on that talent show. I think all of the songs and performance are top notch, but you need to remember that I'm a teenage guy trapped in the body of a 70-something, and therefore my impression of them is bound to be different from most of my female friends.
Thank you again for making time for a visit during your recovery, dear friend BB. Take care and I'll be over to visit BB Creations later in the week!
Hi Shady!
ReplyDeleteI remember Mis-Teeq! I remember listening to them in 7th grade and you just made me do a flashback to the crazy spring of that year, Nan's 80th birthday, and turning 14. I think they were on Nick and Disney a few times. Ah, those were the days!
I wasn't too familiar with Girlicious, but I dig the sound. Wow! They do have some moves and their beats are awesome too. I think I have a playlist for my walk tomorrow!
Have a great Monday, dear friend!
Hi,Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for starting your week off right with Malcolm's def jam here at Shady's, dear friend!
Wow, I'm thrilled that you remember Mis-Teeq! This makes up for the Twinkles disaster (my previous post) in which not a single one of my commenting friends remembered the red elephant. Yessum, Mis-Teeq placed singles high on the U.S. Dance chart, and so it makes sense that you heard of them during your junior high years.
That's two upvotes for Girlicious so far, you and friend Mary, three if you count my zeal of approval. It's fascinating to me how some women share my taste for the edgy and intense. For example, Mary loves horror and heavy metal and so do I. You love hardcore rap and so do I. You and Mary remind me of a woman I dated around 1980. We were both horror movie buffs and our dates consisted of going to horror films at the theater and then out to a restaurant to dine and discuss. We had a wonderful time. I really do appreciate that type of woman. Yessum, getting back to featured artists Mis-Teeq and Girlicious, both acts lay down some great beats, and the songs on Malcolm's play list represent some of the most clubworthy sounds of their respective periods.
Thanks again for coming to play, dear friend JM, and enjoy the rest of your week!
Hi Shady,
DeleteWow! Your dates sounded similar to the dates I have with Tommy. We didn't see any horror movies yet, but we have a lot to talk about with arcades. That is my type of guy. Funny how we attract others. :)
Around that time I listened to Q-102 and I remember they played edgy pop at midnight. It was similar to the 70s dance parties on the radio, but instead early 2000s pop. I remember having sleepovers and staying up to listen. Good times indeed!
Have a great Tuesday, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for returning to share more thoughts and recollections, dear friend! Yessum, it's a great feeling when you find someone who gets you, shares your likes and dislikes - no explaining necessary - no apologizing - no compromising - no shame. I was lucky to find that young woman to be my horror movie buddy back in 1980, and sometimes regret that I didn't stick with her. However, at the time, I was determined to live the bachelor life to the fullest, and therefore I moved on to the next.
Yessum, there are many other 21st century female groups and solo artists that perform edgy pop, hip hop and R&B. Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Eden xo, Tulisa, Ke$ha and Cher Lloyd are a few other favorites that immediately come to mind. I have already posted songs by all of them.
Given that it's so late at night, I will wish you a happy Wednesday, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteThat is so true! I feel lucky and I know he does too. It's such a great feeling.
I'm sorry that it didn't work out, but sometimes life happens. I'm glad you found Mrs. Shady and that you have her. :)
Yes! My favourites too! I might have to come up with a playlist for you and maybe you can make it into a show. :)
Have a great Wednesday!
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteI'm delighted that you recognize some of the other artist names I rattled off there, the point being that Girlicious is no more naughty than any of them are. The women of Girlicious competed against hundreds of other hopefuls before being chosen for the group. They made the final cut not only on the basis of their looks, but for their talent as singers and dancers. They deserve credit for the hard work that went into those video performances.
Enjoy the rest of your week, dear friend JM!
Hi Malcolm and Shady! I don't know Malcolm, but I knew him on Criminal Minds, and his "baby girl" Penelope. I still watch that sometimes, but there are times when it is too weird with the messy murders.
ReplyDeleteWell, I do like Girlicious, although their videos are fairly wild. I can 'almost' see why "Maniac" video may have been declared illegal, but I am sure we have seen worse 'risque' in the 51 states than this one, haha! Nevertheless, they are talented with great voices and dance moves. "Buttons" is pretty good, and I like the video.
I don't know the "Scandalous" song, by Mis-teeq, but I like it and the video. These girls have great costumes and the songs are good dance songs. "Roll On/This is How We Do It" is the best video and songs!
There is a lot of energy and colorful performing in these groups. I agree with one of your friend's comment about the school girl costumes...reminds me of a Britney Spears video when she was younger! All of these girls are attractive, and talented. Good job, Malcom!
Shady, I hope you are still in a cool down. We are expecting temps around 80 today and high winds. Not the best, but better than 95 and humid! I would like to say I learned some dance moves from this post, but, I don't have the same energy as I used to. My energy gets used early mornings getting Scootie up, breakfast, and get him in the shower, then off to school. Some nights he stays up too late, and he is not to be called a 'kid' now that he is 13!
Thank you for your hard work, Shady! Take care, see you next time, dear friend!
Hi, Suzanne!
DeleteI'm mighty pleased that you could make it over in time for Malcolm's special presentation, dear friend! Thanks for joining the party and the animated discussion of The 21st Century Feminine Mis-Teeq.
Yessum, most people know Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds. I watched that series, but loved Shemar in his earlier role playing Malcolm Winters on The Young And The Restless. For Shemar's appearances as a host/presenter here at Shady's Place, a series destined to become a regular SPMM radio show, I picked his Malcolm character from Y&R and decided to name the show "Junk In The Trunk," because Malcolm Winters actually used that expression on the soap when he happened to spot a hot looking woman. It wasn't really PC for him to utter those words, but it was part of his character, just as it is part of Derek Morgan's character to call Penelope Garcia "Baby Girl" and tell her to give him some sugar, etc. Anyway, I agree with you that Criminal Minds got carried away with plots involving grisly murders and sadistic male psychopaths kidnapping and killing college coeds practically every single week. The series was stuck in a rut.
I'm happy to see another thumbs up for Girlicious, a girl trio that has taken quite a beating from the Shady's Place readers. As I have told others, it wouldn't make sense for a girl group patterned after The Pussycat Dolls to perform innocent love songs while wearing nun's habits and seated quietly in a church pew. They would not have sold many records that way. To succeed in a particular genre, the artist needs to look the part and act the part. To get noticed in the crowded marketplace, it isn't enough to simply possess singing and dancing talent. I have great respect for art, and valiantly defend various art forms. The style of music presented here by Malcolm is a valid art form that, like it or hate it, has been with us for decades now.
I will also repeat that Malcolm was merely joking about the "Maniac" video being declared illegal in 51 states. He was simply using that phrase for comic effect. If there was a misunderstanding, don't blame Malcolm. Blame the guy behind the scenes who is writing his lines. :) I'm glad you found some overall value in the Girlicious performances, and that you singled out my favorite song by Mis-Teeq - "Roll On."
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When all is said and done, I believe this post was the innocent victim of its own hype. I chose to frame it as "Scandalous," if you will, as "illegal" and so forth, because I suppose I have P.T. Barnum blood in me. If you think about it, there are many other acts that have performed the same style of music in similar costumes throughout the 21st century. In fact, the look and sound of Girlicious and Mis-Teeq has been with us as part of the mainstream music scene ever since Britney Spears emerged in the late 1990s. "Wild" is par for the course in this music category, and yes, that includes grown women prancing around in catholic schoolgirl outfits just like Britney did all those years ago when she burst onto the scene. For a long time now, stores have been selling schoolgirl outfits to women who wear them at Halloween parties or to entice the men in their lives all year round. It's nothing new.
DeleteYessum, it is still cool here, has been for several days now, and we are enjoying the break from the heat. I'm sorry you are tolerating high winds. I hope you don't sustain any damage. I know how taxing it must be for you to be dealing with a growing and changing boy Scootie's age. I take my hat off to you. When I was is age, I always stayed up too late on school nights and my poor mother had a heck of a time getting me up, dressed and out the door in the morning in time to catch the bus.
Stay tuned for more edgy material coming up in my next post on Thursday when I pay tribute to an awesome Netflix miniseries that has become a worldwide phenomenon. I recently binge watched it and highly recommend it. You'll find out what it is two days from now. I hope you can join me. Thanks again for your visit and excellent comments, dear friend Suzanne, and enjoy the rest of your week!
Aw, come on, you're allowed to call it a "soap" rather than a "daytime drama"! You can even go old school and call it a "soap opera" if you want! There's no shame in it! The term was coined sometime in the 1930s because radio daytime dramas were usually sponsored by soap companies such as Proctor and Gamble, and that eventually carried over to television. (As for the "opera" part, I guess that because of all the unfortunate things the characters go through, just like in an opera. As Bugs Bunny once queried, "What do expect in an opera? A happy ending?") Although the days of a TV show having a single sponsor are mostly long gone, the commercials shown during the few soaps still on the air are still mostly soap companies. Well, detergent companies, but that's a form of soap, right? And anyway, if someone looks down on the genre--and I don't think they should--that person is going to look down on it whether you call it a soap opera or a light bulb opera or a paper clip opera or a catalytic converter opera. Calling it a "daytime drama" isn't going to change anybody's mind.
ReplyDeleteI'm struck by the difference in videos of the two girls groups, despite the similarities (to my ears) of the music. Girlicious seems to be going for total fantasy--always the case when grown women dress up like Catholic school girls--whereas Mis-teeq decides to go for the gritty, urban milieu look, at least initially. It's also ironic that Mis-teeq is a U.K. band. I mean, I never been to London, but that's an awful lot of sunlight, big gas-hogging cars, and low-rent American chain stores and billboards in that "Roll On"/"This Is How We Do It" video! Everybody wants to capitalize on American glamour, even the Brits.
As for the clothing, ever see a "slut walk"? The idea being no matter how a girl dresses, "no" means "no"? And besides, the McGuire Sisters are showing a good deal of skin. Somehow it's all right if you call it an "evening gown".
That's all I got.
ReplyDeleteAw, come on, you're allowed to call it a "soap" rather than a "daytime drama"! You can even go old school and call it a "soap opera" if you want! There's no shame in it! The term was coined sometime in the 1930s because radio daytime dramas were usually sponsored by soap companies such as Proctor and Gamble, and that eventually carried over to television. (As for the "opera" part, I guess that because of all the unfortunate things the characters go through, just like in an opera. As Bugs Bunny once queried, "What do expect in an opera? A happy ending?") Although the days of a TV show having a single sponsor are mostly long gone, the commercials shown during the few soaps still on the air are still mostly soap companies. Well, detergent companies, but that's a form of soap, right? And anyway, if someone looks down on the genre--and I don't think they should--that person is going to look down on it whether you call it a soap opera or a light bulb opera or a paper clip opera or a catalytic converter opera. Calling it a "daytime drama" isn't going to change anybody's mind.
I'm struck by the difference in videos of the two girls groups, despite the similarities (to my ears) of the music. Girlicious seems to be going for total fantasy--always the case when grown women dress up like Catholic school girls--whereas Mis-teeq decides to go for the gritty, urban milieu look, at least initially. It's also ironic that Mis-teeq is a U.K. band. I mean, I never been to London, but that's an awful lot of sunlight, big gas-hogging cars, and low-rent American chain stores and billboards in that "Roll On"/"This Is How We Do It" video! Everybody wants to capitalize on American glamour, even the Brits.
Oh, wait! I just reread what you wrote. There's two videos, one of which is for American consumption. Then can I assume what looks like it was taped straight outa Compton is the one the for American consumption? Or maybe it IS for the UK crowd, and the U.S. one shows the changing of the guard. Anyway, back to my original point before I forget it, Mis-teeq is grit, and Girlicious is fantasy. But both are good.
As for the clothing, ever see a "slut walk"? The idea being no matter how a girl dresses, "no" means "no"? And besides, the McGuire Sisters are showing a good deal of skin. Somehow it's all right if you call it an "evening gown".
That's all I got.
OK, I don't know what's going on here, but my comments keep ending up in my email, when I go back to look on your blog, they're not there.
ReplyDeleteOK, that comment took. I'll try one last time.
ReplyDeleteAw, come on, you're allowed to call it a "soap" rather than a "daytime drama"! You can even go old school and call it a "soap opera" if you want! There's no shame in it! The term was coined sometime in the 1930s because radio daytime dramas were usually sponsored by soap companies such as Proctor and Gamble, and that eventually carried over to television. (As for the "opera" part, I guess that because of all the unfortunate things the characters go through, just like in an opera. As Bugs Bunny once queried, "What do expect in an opera? A happy ending?") Although the days of a TV show having a single sponsor are mostly long gone, the commercials shown during the few soaps still on the air are still mostly soap companies. Well, detergent companies, but that's a form of soap, right? And anyway, if someone looks down on the genre--and I don't think they should--that person is going to look down on it whether you call it a soap opera or a light bulb opera or a paper clip opera or a catalytic converter opera. Calling it a "daytime drama" isn't going to change anybody's mind.
ReplyDeleteI'm struck by the difference in videos of the two girls groups, despite the similarities (to my ears) of the music. Girlicious seems to be going for total fantasy--always the case when grown women dress up like Catholic school girls--whereas Mis-teeq decides to go for the gritty, urban milieu look, at least initially. It's also ironic that Mis-teeq is a U.K. band. I mean, I never been to London, but that's an awful lot of sunlight, big gas-hogging cars, and low-rent American chain stores and billboards in that "Roll On"/"This Is How We Do It" video! Everybody wants to capitalize on American glamour, even the Brits.
Oh, wait! I just reread what you wrote. There's two videos, one of which is for American consumption. Then can I assume what looks like it was taped straight outa Compton is the one the for American consumption? Or maybe it IS for the UK crowd, and the U.S. one shows the changing of the guard. Anyway, back to my original point before I forget it, Mis-teeq is grit, and Girlicious is fantasy. But both are good.
As for the clothing, ever see a "slut walk"? The idea being no matter how a girl dresses, "no" means "no"? And besides, the McGuire Sisters are showing a good deal of skin. Somehow it's all right if you call it an "evening gown".
OK, Shady, I put the comment on your old blog. If you so choose, you can transfer it here.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kirk!
DeleteSorry you had so much difficulty leaving a comment. Gosh, even the Blogger demons hate Girlicious! (BA-BUM-BUMP) One good thing has come out of it. Your repeated tries boosted the comment total, making this one of my most successful posts in recent memory. (BA-DUM-BUMP)
I found your comment on the old blog and thank you for going to such lengths to publish it. I will post it here below, then open a new comment box for my reply:
Aw, come on, you're allowed to call it a "soap" rather than a "daytime drama"! You can even go old school and call it a "soap opera" if you want! There's no shame in it! The term was coined sometime in the 1930s because radio daytime dramas were usually sponsored by soap companies such as Proctor and Gamble, and that eventually carried over to television. (As for the "opera" part, I guess that because of all the unfortunate things the characters go through, just like in an opera. As Bugs Bunny once queried, "What do expect in an opera? A happy ending?") Although the days of a TV show having a single sponsor are mostly long gone, the commercials shown during the few soaps still on the air are still mostly soap companies. Well, detergent companies, but that's a form of soap, right? And anyway, if someone looks down on the genre--and I don't think they should--that person is going to look down on it whether you call it a soap opera or a light bulb opera or a paper clip opera or a catalytic converter opera. Calling it a "daytime drama" isn't going to change anybody's mind. I'm struck by the difference in videos of the two girls groups, despite the similarities (to my ears) of the music. Girlicious seems to be going for total fantasy--always the case when grown women dress up like Catholic school girls--whereas Mis-teeq decides to go for the gritty, urban milieu look, at least initially. It's also ironic that Mis-teeq is a U.K. band. I mean, I never been to London, but that's an awful lot of sunlight, big gas-hogging cars, and low-rent American chain stores and billboards in that "Roll On"/"This Is How We Do It" video! Everybody wants to capitalize on American glamour, even the Brits. Oh, wait! I just reread what you wrote. There's two videos, one of which is for American consumption. Then can I assume what looks like it was taped straight outa Compton is the one the for American consumption? Or maybe it IS for the UK crowd, and the U.S. one shows the changing of the guard. Anyway, back to my original point before I forget it, Mis-teeq is grit, and Girlicious is fantasy. But both are good. As for the clothing, ever see a "slut walk"? The idea being no matter how a girl dresses, "no" means "no"? And besides, the McGuire Sisters are showing a good deal of skin. Somehow it's all right if you call it an "evening gown".
Okay, Kirk, let me reply to your wonderful comment.
DeleteThanks for giving us a mini history of the daytime drama. I always thought soap actors and actresses are underrated and underappreciated because they need to learn tons of dialogue every week along with the stage blocking and just keep going and going, whereas the actors that get all the recognition usually have a lot less to memorize, complete their projects and move on to the next.
Thank you for pointing out the differences between Girlicious and Mis-Teeq. That's a very good point, because people who are easily turned-off by the songs and artists in a broad category of music are not liking to make any distinction. My mother hated all music for youth, labeling it all "jingle-jangle" no matter if I was listening to The Beatles or to The Supremes. Somehow it all sounded the same to her. If you'd care to leave a follow-up comment, you could write an essay on the differences between those two acts. (BA-DUM-BUMP)
Yes, I am struck by the Americanized look and feel of "Roll On," but it says in the text that the SECOND Mis-Teeq song - "One Night Stand," is the one that had a U.S. version produced along with a UK version. I actually wrote and drafted this post three of more years ago and can't remember, but I believe the video for "One Night Stand" used by Malcolm is the American version. As you can see by the caption beneath the vid, it was produced in 2001 and released right after the 9-11 terror attacks, possibly hindering the single's success in the states.
Well, I'm glad you apparently weren't as turned-off by these female artists as some readers were. More edgy stuff is coming tomorrow in my next post as I begin a series that will pay tribute to a smash hit Netflix series that's getting big buzz around the world. I am eager to get your impression and find out if you are familiar with it. Thanks again for staying up very very late or getting up very very early to write your greatly appreciated comments, good buddy Kirk. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Isn't it amazing what can happen in a few years--a journey from sweet and demure to fast, loose and sexy! I loved the McGuire Sisters, and they had some great songs. However, I do like the beat that Mis-Teeq sends throbbing into the world. The video are definitely eye and ear popping. Thanks for another wild music ride, and for reminding us that being unique a la Penelope Garcia is still in fashion.
ReplyDeleteHi, Cheryl-Lee!
DeleteThanks for joining the fun, dear friend! Malcolm Winters welcomes you to his latest sneak preview platter party feat. Girlicious and Mis-Teeq.
Yessum, it all happened in my lifetime, the transition from traditional close harmony girl groups like The McGuire Sisters, Fontane Sisters, DeCastro Sisters and Chordettes, to the scantily clad, brash & sassy kittens that dance and prance around in videos like you see here.
I'm glad you know "Baby Girl" aka Penelope Garcia. Now THERE'S a gal I definitely wouldn't mind taking home to meet mama. :) By the way, Malcolm and Penelope are both slated to become full-time SPMMM deejays in the near future, so stay tuned for their respective shows.
Thanks again for your visit and kind comment, dear friend Cheryl-Lee!