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Glasgow, United Kingdom (1986 – present)
Texas is an alternative rock band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986 and fronted by singer Sharleen Spiteri. The band was founded by Johnny McElhone (of Altered Images), taking the name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas. Their musical sound went from blues rock from debut album Southside (1989), via blue eyed soul of White On Blonde (1997) to the disco pop of their most recent release Red Book (2005).
Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.
In 1994, Ellen DeGeneres requested the use of the Texas track “So Called Friend” as the theme tune for her self-titled ABC Comedy Show. Sharleen and Ally flew to the US to re-record the song to fit the theme song to the sitcom.
Sharleen Spiteri was asked to play the main role in movie “Moulin Rouge” but declined as she did not want to spend 12 months in Australia. Spiteri announced soon after declining that she was pregnant with her first child. In 2008 Sharleen released her first solo album Melody
Guitarist Ally McErlaine is married to Shelly Poole of 90s pop group Alisha’s Attic.
Texas have had 7 studio albums and 1 greatest hits package:
Southside (Number 3 in UK chart - March 1989)
Mothers Heaven (Number 32 in UK chart - October 1991)
Ricks Road (Number 18 in UK chart - November 1993)
White On Blonde (Number 1 in UK chart - February 1997)
The Hush (Number 1 in UK chart - May 1999)
Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.
In 1994, Ellen DeGeneres requested the use of the Texas track “So Called Friend” as the theme tune for her self-titled ABC Comedy Show. Sharleen and Ally flew to the US to re-record the song to fit the theme song to the sitcom.
Sharleen Spiteri was asked to play the main role in movie “Moulin Rouge” but declined as she did not want to spend 12 months in Australia. Spiteri announced soon after declining that she was pregnant with her first child. In 2008 Sharleen released her first solo album Melody
Guitarist Ally McErlaine is married to Shelly Poole of 90s pop group Alisha’s Attic.
Texas have had 7 studio albums and 1 greatest hits package:
Southside (Number 3 in UK chart - March 1989)
Mothers Heaven (Number 32 in UK chart - October 1991)
Ricks Road (Number 18 in UK chart - November 1993)
White On Blonde (Number 1 in UK chart - February 1997)
The Hush (Number 1 in UK chart - May 1999)
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joanacff wrote:
I remember this band in 90's when I was a child. I used to listen to their songs a lot and I used to love it. Good times :) But now I prefer the first and second album, because it sounds more blues and country rock, I think. I'm disappointed with the last albums, so poppier :/
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DrownedWorld66 wrote:
I LOVE them, for their lyrics, melodies and overall presentation and ideas and of course Sharleen has a beautiful voice.
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crownanchor wrote:
Nifty band indeed:)
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VK1990 wrote:
Black Eyed Boy
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ThisisKingDave wrote:
*Exactly* what he said below!
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joely84 wrote:
I think Texas are often forgotten as one of Britain's greatest and most relevant bands. Normally the accolades go to Blur or Pulp, but I honestly think Texas brought more to the table. I mean look at their greatest hits! Every single song is perfect. Melodies to die for. Spiteri has such an incredible voice. I kinda like that their a hidden gem in a way but I also wish they'd gotten and get the recognition they so truly deserve.
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slidein wrote:
Блядь,сцуко....А я почти уже их подзабыл так.....Ахуенные!!!
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DJSMusicfactory wrote:
I love this band!!! Say what you want, baby!!! :-)
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jusca wrote:
something's u just can't ignore...
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websubs wrote:
Just a Great band full stop!
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jrbgeog wrote:
Great band. Loved them for more than 20 years.
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hammerstrikebg wrote:
inner smileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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DJSMusicfactory wrote:
Love this band!!! :-)
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Druid66 wrote:
Excellent blue-eyed soul from Scotland, sung by a hot half-Italian girl, and played wit wit and bravado. They're really excellent live, too.
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IaraCic wrote:
in demand with alan rickman ~> the bamf
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cavovo wrote:
Saint! I l o v e that song so much!
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rifampicin wrote:
Sharleen <3
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the_gray_fox wrote:
I found out about this band because they were supporting Foregone Conclusion.
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juliendu48 wrote:
Summer Son > Say What You Want > Inner Smile > In Our Lifetime > love this song :)
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OoMilieoO wrote:
au festival Cognac Blues Passions - mercredi 6 juillet ! Places en vente sur www.bluespassions.com
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