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Sydney, Australia (1980 – present)
No doubt best known for their ode to self-pleasure, Divinyls (often incorrectly referred to as “The Divinyls”) - the core of the which is and has been fiery vocalist Christina Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee - were a long-standing fixture in the Australian pub-rock scene during the 1980’s, before breaking big with “I Touch Myself” and “Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” in the early 90’s.
The duo formed in Sydney, Australia, after meeting at a Sydney Opera House concert in 1980, and for the first two years they performed in pubs and clubs in Sydney’s Kings Cross. They provided the soundtrack for the movie Monkey Grip with Amphlett (who is first cousins with 1960s teen surf-pop singer Little Pattie) also acting in the film. She received a Best Supporting Actress nomination from the Australian Film Institute for her performance and the group had two hit singles, “Boys In Town” and “Only Lonely” from the soundtrack.
They also had hits with their cover versions of The Easybeats’s “I’ll Make You Happy”, and the Syndicate of Sound’s “Hey Little Boy” (“Hey Little Girl” with the gender switched). Amphlett became a controversial and highly visible celebrity, known for her brash and overtly sexual persona, and for the subversive humour in both her lyrics and her performances. They toured and performed in the United States and established a fan base there, without achieving major commercial success.
The duo formed in Sydney, Australia, after meeting at a Sydney Opera House concert in 1980, and for the first two years they performed in pubs and clubs in Sydney’s Kings Cross. They provided the soundtrack for the movie Monkey Grip with Amphlett (who is first cousins with 1960s teen surf-pop singer Little Pattie) also acting in the film. She received a Best Supporting Actress nomination from the Australian Film Institute for her performance and the group had two hit singles, “Boys In Town” and “Only Lonely” from the soundtrack.
They also had hits with their cover versions of The Easybeats’s “I’ll Make You Happy”, and the Syndicate of Sound’s “Hey Little Boy” (“Hey Little Girl” with the gender switched). Amphlett became a controversial and highly visible celebrity, known for her brash and overtly sexual persona, and for the subversive humour in both her lyrics and her performances. They toured and performed in the United States and established a fan base there, without achieving major commercial success.
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I Touch Myself
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Boys In Town
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Pleasure And Pain
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Science Fiction
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Only Lonely
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Make Out Alright
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Back To The Wall
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Love School
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Sleeping Beauty
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Ring Me Up
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I'm On Your Side
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Temperamental
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Casual Encounter
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Punxsie
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Shoutbox
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paulfranco wrote:
It is sad that "I Touch Myself" seems to be the only song many people know by them. [3]
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deadgrave wrote:
not true , never heard that song , just Boys In Town!!!
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Mr_Beast_ wrote:
Punxsie joint 22nd!?
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piyopiyodesu wrote:
It is sad that "I Touch Myself" seems to be the only song many people know by them. [2]
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Oollo wrote:
Elsie ♥
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LacedCorset wrote:
Science Fiction ♥
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DrSGirlfriend wrote:
di ...lightfully di...licious diVINYLS
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Alexmiller26 wrote:
I Touch Myself <3
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TawaranoTodha wrote:
Christina Amphlett, just exudes sensuality
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Two_Snakes wrote:
Description assumes they were not "big" already in Oz before they became known overseas. They were!
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YesMother wrote:
Cool.
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dwlx wrote:
In My Life is one of the better Divinyls songs, oh man, those opening chords. I'm surprised it's ranked 29th over the past six months, it really is worth tracking down and when you do... PLAY LOUD!
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licoricepizza wrote:
seconding that recommendation below about checking out "Pleasure and Pain".
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BinhoSublime wrote:
xD
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emmayeahh wrote:
I was so surprised to find 'I Touch Myself' on Singstar 90s. Tch tch, x]
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marination wrote:
I am amused by the gap in plays between I Touch Myself and Pleasure and Pain [2] =s
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sinaliento wrote:
they have other songs? jk
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Oollo wrote:
It is sad that "I Touch Myself" seems to be the only song many people know by them. It happens to be one of my least favorites. Their earlier New Wave stuff is miles better. Amazing early stuff.
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Metalion_SOS wrote:
The most under-rated Aus band ever, soooo many classic songs, and Chrissie's the ultimate rock chick of all time!
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Mozrat wrote:
http://www.lastfm.de/group/I+touch+myself
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Gonna get U (fast)
24 Feb 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/officialdivinyls
This version was on the 'b side' of the single 'Casual Encounter'
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