That was always one of my favorite videos and songs of the year 1982, the year in which I breathed MTV. Great skank bop with a dead pan delivery. Her delivery is absolutely divine She nails it, no one could do that better.

But that's sad she died. What is her name anyway?

Patty Donohue

Patricia J. Donahue (March 29, 1956—December 9, 1996) was the lead singer of The Waitresses (sometimes credited as Patty Darling).

Donahue did not write the lyrics that she sang; songs such as "I Know What Boys Like" were written by Chris Butler, though Donahue's tone, described variously by the media as "cheeky," "dry," and "knowing," with a "playful sexiness," certainly led to the songs' popularity. Though the music had a post-punk sensibility, Donahue never raised her voice above a "half-yell," yet still commanded great attention.

During the recording of the second and final Waitresses album, Bruiseology, Donahue left the band amid tension and was replaced with Holly Beth Vincent, though Donahue rejoined afterwards.

After The Waitresses broke up for good, Donahue generally kept a low profile, though she is credited on Alice Cooper's Zipper Catches Skin with "vocals and Sarcasm." She worked in A&R, finding other talented musicians.

Donahue died of lung cancer at the age of 40 after battling it for a year. She is buried in Cleveland's Holy Cross Cemetery.


Holy cow, she was from Cleveland (my hometown). I never knew that. She died young.

blackguitaristz said:

now you got me going crazy,wondering what song you're talking about

SoulAlive said:

Rye don't row either.

No,I don't think Scooby Doo ever recorded a song!! But I could be wrong?

SoulAlive said:

*breaks out the Scooby decoder ring for the phonically-impaired*

That's Scooby for "I don't know either."

RipHer2Shreds said:

I knew that,I'm just playin around

SoulAlive said:

the chorus in this song is a dead ringer for a song from 1976?

let's solve this mystery...

http://www.musicoutfitter...s/1976.htm


any ideas?

SoulAlive said:

None. I'm turning to the back page for the answer.

Also, here's some more info...

The female bassist is Tracy Wormworth. She later went on to play bass for Sting on his first solo album/tour. Also, played with Wayne Shorter and the B-52's. She was a regular member of the Rosie O'Donnell Show band in the late '90s.

She was featured in a bassist magazine just last year.

Plus, here's a cool site with scattered info on each of the members :: http://www.hardcafe.co.uk.../book.html

CinisterCee said:

O.k., well at least u guys Soul Alive, Rip and even Cinister has jumped in on this! At least ya'll have given it some thought. So thank u for that. This is what I've ALWAYS heard since the moment "I Know What Boys Like" first came out. The musical section on the hook and even the vocal melody on the hook is "Enjoy Yourself" by The Jacksons. Right now, hum the chorus from "Enjoy Yourself" and then him the chorus to "I Know What" . And then, if u have access to both songs, listen to them back to back.

RipHer2Shreds said:

Damn rip, you're clever as hell! I love Scooby but uh, ..I'm devoted to the Bananna Splits!

Patty Donahue kills it!!!

blackguitaristz said:

Ha ha! That song came to mind I was thinking the guitar is similiar...especially the break from "Enjoy Yourself",it sounds alot like "I Know What Boys Like".

CinisterCee said:

Coolness.

SoulAlive said:

I'm tellin' ya'll.

BobGeorge909 said:

Don't blame me. Blame Radio Disney for using THAT version!

THERE IS A LEAK ON THIS FORUM...

THIS IS NOW THE FOURTH VIDEO TAKEN OFF YOUTUBE AFTER BEING POSTED ON THIS FORUM

I HATE YOU!!!!!

FUGGEN WAC

that fly Roxanne Shante video I made a thread for was removed too.

RATS