Before I started my research the only thing I could remember about the Mo-dettes was that one of them, Jane the bassist, was once married to Woody from Madness.I can now tell you they formed in London in 1979 and disbanded in 1982, released six singles and one album: “The Story So Far”. They are often described as an all girl punk band, which may be true but I have only heard this single from 1981, which I would describe as pop with attitude.
For more information look here.
For a John Peel session look here.
The line-up on this single is:
Ramona Carlier – Vocals (She’s from Switzerland, hence the wonderful spoken french in the middle of the song)
Kate Korus – Guitar
Jane Crockford – Bass (Who apparently once shared a flat with Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten)
June Miles-Kingston - Drums
MP3: The Mo-dettes - Tonight
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I bought this single. I thought it was fantastic and I was amazed it only got to 68 in the charts.
Good to see it is on YouTube, I have listened to it over and over again!
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