Shakespears Sister - The Duo behind "Stay"
Starry Eyed
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Any fans of Marcella Detroit and Siobhan Fahey here? I know Stay is a popular, iconic song (with an amazing video) but I don't see them spoken about much otherwise, just mentioned in passing when it comes to Stay.
I remember when Marcella was on Popstar To Opera Star and I was sorry she didn't win as I thought she was great. She has such an amazing voice, as does Siobhan. It's a shame they disbanded Shakespears Sister when they did as it seems like they might have had a falling out which led to the end of the duo.
I've been listening to Hormonally Yours a lot lately and it's such a haunting, fascinating album. As well as Stay, other songs from it I love include Hello (Turn Your Radio On), Goodbye Cruel World, I Don't Care, Black Sky, Catwoman, Let Me Entertain You and Moonchild. The whole album is a work of art though.
I also love songs like Heroine and You're History from the Sacred Heart album.
I remember when Marcella was on Popstar To Opera Star and I was sorry she didn't win as I thought she was great. She has such an amazing voice, as does Siobhan. It's a shame they disbanded Shakespears Sister when they did as it seems like they might have had a falling out which led to the end of the duo.
I've been listening to Hormonally Yours a lot lately and it's such a haunting, fascinating album. As well as Stay, other songs from it I love include Hello (Turn Your Radio On), Goodbye Cruel World, I Don't Care, Black Sky, Catwoman, Let Me Entertain You and Moonchild. The whole album is a work of art though.
I also love songs like Heroine and You're History from the Sacred Heart album.
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"Songs From The Red Room" came out in 2009.
They are still going strong!
The newer stuff is Siobhan as a solo act just using the Shakespears Sister name, I believe...but still not to be sniffed at.
I wonder what Marcella's doing at the moment? She had a couple of solo albums after they split but has never been as high profile as she was when in SS, which is a shame as she has a beautiful voice.
She co-wrote also with Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally:D
And was a backing vocalist for the Bob Seger Band
Here she is with Eric Clapton on Live Aid you recon instand her voice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1vce0CEKrE
I recall Stay during its 8 weeks at no 1 and it still gives me chills when I hear it. I don't think they get the credit they deserved
A class album
I don't listen to it every week but I do listen to it a lot and it's comforting to know someone else out there appreciates what a gorgeous work of art it is as much as I do.
Have you ever seen the 1950s B-Movie called Cat-Women of the Moon? The songs on Hormonally Yours were based around the themes in this movie. It's worth a watch if you like the album because you can really see where some of the songs came from.
I feel the same! Also remember seeing them live when the album was out and was one of the best shows I've been to.
You saw them live? I am so jealous you have no idea. I was only nine when Stay came out so I was far too young to go to concerts but they are one of the few acts who I would like to see reunite. I would be first in line.
The musical differences between them blended so perfectly for Shakespears Sister. However, even watching early interviews with them there is a tension there. It seems like they might not have ever really got on that well, which is a shame.
What a stan.
WE GET IT, YOU LIKE SHAKESPEARE'S SISTER!
great tune
You're not as funny as you think you are. Try harder.
Anyway, to keep this thread on topic, I can't believe Marcella is 60. She looks great.
Starry Eyed- thanks for your message. I had no idea about Cat-Women of The Moon. I will have to look into that.
Cheers!
Did you know that she co-wrote Lay Down Sally with Eric Clapton?
I remember reading they wanted to make a film based on Cat-Women of the Moon - a musical homage - rather than a 2nd album, but London records sais no!!
Hormonally Yours and Sacred Heart are both being remastered and reissued early next year. #3 and Songs From The Red Room are both superb albums. Cosmic Dancer is mostly leftover tracks from the SFTRR era
Marcy is involved in the re-issues too - maybe they'll make a truce and record a new album together as SS. #ihopesowithallmyheart
It's a hilarious bad film even for it's era and budget, but well worth watching if only for the SS connection. I'm very fond of it because of it's link to Hormonally Yours even though it's terrible.
Fascinating about the film that never was...that could have been great.
Very pleased to hear about Marcy being involved with something SS related again. I would truly love it if they reunited even for a one off single or a little tour or just something. It would be amazing.
Favourite song is Hello Turn Your Radio On.
I just learned some new things.
Touring local pubs is about as big a reunion as you can hope for I'd say.
I doubt there would ever be a reunion as Siobhan and Marcella don't get along. But if they wanted to, they could perform at festivals with other artists. I believe Siobhan did perform under the Shakespeare's Sister name (but without Marcella) a couple of years ago at the Isle of Wight festival. They may not be massive stars, but a lot of people do remember them as seen by this thread and they were respected on an artistic level.
This.
Artistic credibility has always meant more to me than sales, which is something certain types of fans seem to have latched onto as a means to willy-wave.