The Waitresses were an experimental New Wave band from Kent, Ohio,[1] United States. The group was led by Chris Butler, although lead vocals were performed by Patty Donahue, who died of lung cancer on December 9, 1996. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: The Tree City Location within the state of Ohio County Portage Mayor John Fender Area    - City 22. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Patricia J. Donahue (March 29, 1956—December 9, 1996) was the lead singer of The Waitresses (sometimes credited as Patty Darling). ... Lung cancer is a cancer of the lungs characterized by the presence of malignant tumours. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

They were best known for their songs "I Know What Boys Like", featured on countless new wave compilation albums, the theme song to the cult TV show Square Pegs, and their Christmas song "Christmas Wrapping." The latter was originally available on the Ze Records original collection "A Christmas Record" and has been covered by Save Ferris and the Spice Girls. A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Parker (in eyeglasses), Linker (under Parker), and Nelson (in blue dress). ... The 1995 re-release album cover of White Christmas A Christmas song is a song which is normally sung during the Christmas period, and usually has lyrical content addressing the holiday, the winter season, or both. ... Christmas Wrapping is a song performed by The Waitresses and later covered by the Spice Girls. ... Ze Records was a New York based record label, started in 1978 by Michael Zilkha. ... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... Save Ferris was a ska punk band formed circa 1995 in Orange County, California. ... The Spice Girls were an all-female English pop group who formed in 1994 in London, England. ...

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. Saxophonist and reed player Mars Williams had also worked as Anthony Braxton's copyist. A grand piano, with the lid up. ... Hugo Ball (February 22, 1886 - September 14, 1927) was a German author and poet. ... Saxophones of different sizes play in different registers. ... A reed is a thin strip of material which vibrates to make music. ... Anthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945) is an American composer, multi-reedist and pianist. ... A copyist is a person who makes written copies. ...

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. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is in need of attention. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... This article is about the year. ... A CD (Compact Disc), is an optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio. ...

Official albums

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... I Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get The Parts LP: Polydor (US) 1981 Catalog#: PX-1-507 Credits: Bass - Tracy Wormworth Drums - Billy Ficca Guitar - Chris Butler Organ - Dan Klayman Sax - Mars Williams Vocals - Patty Donahue 1 Christmas Wrapping (5:25) Trumpets - Dave Buck 2 Bread And... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... The Best of the Waitresses is a compilation album released by The Waitresses in 1990. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents The Waitresses (live) 12 EP: Polydor 1982 PX-1-507 1 Intro (0:35) 2 Quit (4:52) 3 No Guilt (4:09) 4 Wise Up (4:06) 5 I Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get The Parts (3:52) 6 I... 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Waitresses was a compilation album from The Waitresses. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ...

Singles

• 1981 "Christmas Wrapping" from "I Could Rule the World if I Could only Get the Parts"
• 1982 - "I Know What Boys Like" from Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful (23 on Mainstream Rock Tracks, 62 on Pop 100)

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Principal Band Members

• Patty Donahue (lead vocals)
• Chris Butler (guitars)
• Mars Williams (saxophone, reed instruments)
• Billy Ficca (drums)
• Dan Klayman (keyboards)
• Tracy Wormworth (bass, background vocals) (mid-1982-83)
• David Hofstra (bass) (1981-82)
• Ariel Warner (background vocals) (1981-82)

Patricia J. Donahue (March 29, 1956—December 9, 1996) was the lead singer of The Waitresses (sometimes credited as Patty Darling). ... Different kinds of guitars The guitar is a fretted and stringed musical instrument, used in a wide variety of musical styles, and is also widely known as a solo classical instrument. ... Saxophones of different sizes play in different registers. ... A reed is a thin strip of material which vibrates to make music. ... Billy Ficca is a punk rock drummer who has played with the bands Television, The Waitresses and The Neon Boys. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Hello People who love keyboards!!!!!!!!!!!! Headline text This article is about keyboards on musical instruments. ... Tracy Wormworth, the sister of drummer James (Jimmy) Wormworth, played bass in the early 1980s group The Waitresses. ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Unofficial Biography of The Waitresses
• The Waitresses at Trouser Press
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• How They Made Their Mark in History