European girl singers of the 1960s
March’s pick of the pops
Biographies, recommendations, sound clips, videos and links for Europe’s fabbest femmes
March’s featured singers
Back in the 1960s there was, of course, a second Germany, with its own girl stars.
But East Germany’s musical Mädchen have long been ignored. Until now, that is. Here, in the first of a two-part special, we pull back the Iron Curtain of pop to reveal the girl singers of the Deutsche Demokratische Republik.
Opportunity knocked for Welsh teenager Mary Hopkin when she won a TV talent show and was catapulted to fame.
Annie Markan found success with French girl group Les Gam’s, but she left the band when she was offered a solo career.
We featured Finnish doll Carola first two years ago. Here’s her take on an Aretha Franklin hit.
We wanted to show her performing These boots are made for walkin’, but when we spied this dance routine, we changed our minds. And when we saw her turn S&M dominatrix midway through, we knew we’d made the right decision.
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Carola
Chain of fools
March’s video of the month
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Chantal Kelly
Phil Spector tribute special
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