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The Waitresses were a New Wave band from Kent, Ohio, United States. The group was led by Chris Butler, although lead vocals were performed by Patty Donahue. Donahue died of lung cancer on December 9, 1996, at the age of 40.
They were best known for their songs “I Know What Boys Like” featured on countless new wave compilation albums, “Square Pegs” the theme song to the cult TV show starring Sarah Jessica Parker, and their Christmas song “Christmas Wrapping.” The latter was originally available on the Ze Records original collection “A Christmas Record. ” It is considered to be a modern day Christmas classic, and has received more plays than any other Waitresses song.
Chris Butler’s diverse musical interests are apparent from the use of prepared piano on “No Guilt”, microtonal background vocals on the chorus of “Wise Up”, tape loops and short wave receiver on “Jimmy Tomorrow”, and the title of “Make the Weather”, taken from Hugo Ball’s autobiography Flight out of Time.
Bassist Tracy Wormworth went on to play with Sting, and later appeared on television daily as she played in the house band for “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.” Mars Williams has played saxophone with The Psychedelic Furs since the mid-80’s.
They released two albums - “Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful” and “Bruiseology”. Both titles have been out of print for many years and neither has ever been available on CD; their music is now available on compilations. The Best of the Waitresses (Polydor 1990) is available on CD.
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They were best known for their songs “I Know What Boys Like” featured on countless new wave compilation albums, “Square Pegs” the theme song to the cult TV show starring Sarah Jessica Parker, and their Christmas song “Christmas Wrapping.” The latter was originally available on the Ze Records original collection “A Christmas Record. ” It is considered to be a modern day Christmas classic, and has received more plays than any other Waitresses song.
Chris Butler’s diverse musical interests are apparent from the use of prepared piano on “No Guilt”, microtonal background vocals on the chorus of “Wise Up”, tape loops and short wave receiver on “Jimmy Tomorrow”, and the title of “Make the Weather”, taken from Hugo Ball’s autobiography Flight out of Time.
Bassist Tracy Wormworth went on to play with Sting, and later appeared on television daily as she played in the house band for “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.” Mars Williams has played saxophone with The Psychedelic Furs since the mid-80’s.
They released two albums - “Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful” and “Bruiseology”. Both titles have been out of print for many years and neither has ever been available on CD; their music is now available on compilations. The Best of the Waitresses (Polydor 1990) is available on CD.
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Bread And Butter
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It's My Car
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Thinking About Sex Again
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A Girl's Gotta Do
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vjsupersaint wrote:
Come join us at Unsigned Christmas. A group designed for raising awareness of new artists taking Christmas & all music into a new decade. The Unsigned Christmas album has the top tunes to be heard this Christmas. http://www.last.fm/group/Unsigned+Christmas
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maryann2version wrote:
I lost my a $12 credit card tip slip today. =( I'm pissed!
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YControl755 wrote:
No pain killers, straight with a twist of anxiety
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kellyyybeannn wrote:
boys like....boys like me haha
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christopher_tm wrote:
RIP Patty.
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TippinMyStuff wrote:
so legendary !!!
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chillbox wrote:
They make me think of spunky girls all lollipops and Chuck Taylors
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sophteonal wrote:
I guess you either love them or hate them. I'm in the former camp. They're underrated! And they're much more than just Christmas Wrapping and I Know What Boys Like. Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? is a great album. Infectious and catchy, but with just enough compositional artiness to take things to the next level. The title track, Wise Up...Bread and Butter from the I Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get The Parts EP is another favorite...I gotta listen to Bruiseology more.
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xen-uno wrote:
They didn't know what boys like ... other than "I know what boys like" there's nothing else there. Too bad ... lead singer has a good voice but that damn sax and pop beat is obnoxious.
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hippiexmaggie wrote:
christmas wrapping = epic song
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GlasgowLP wrote:
Terrific band (Chrismas Wrapping)
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Nevsky wrote:
I love the disparity between 'Last 7 Days' and 'Last 6 Months'. Oh, the effect a Christmas hit has! I love this band, too.
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No-Win wrote:
cracking band
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Tannyz wrote:
It's chritsmaaaas...well almost ^^
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missjeanette wrote:
everyday i love them more and more!
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bobbiflekman wrote:
Ooh is that what The Waitresses look like?! I assumed they were all girls.
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monsterpop wrote:
bah! humbug! oh that's too strong!
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davemcarlson wrote:
I agree. Best Christmas song ever!
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bobbiflekman wrote:
Ooh, it's almost Christmas, and that means I can break out Christmas Wrapping - the best Christmas song evah!!
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missjeanette wrote:
i love the word epic.
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