Thursday, February 01, 2007

Dreamgirls




I've always gotten a real kick out of listening (and dancing to) En Vogue. To me, they epitomize the classic heart and soul of an all girl group, a sexier, more sophisticated take on both the Supremes and the whole girl group era in general - but with just a little bit more fabulousness.

None of the 4 women who made up EnVogue were classified as official "Lead Singer" and this was unique in that they worked it with a different angle; they shared lead vocals, each one taking over lead reins depending on the mood and arrangement of the song. Kind of an anomaly when you consider the fact that each one of them possessed the fiercesome talent and stunning good looks to make it as a solo act, had any one of them wanted to venture out on their own.

So whatever happened to them?

It seems in that way all "All Girl" groups go, they've disbanded and gone their separate ways for a while now, virtually disappearing into private life. Guess I'll have to console myself with treasures from their archive - like this sexy little rendition (below) of an old Aretha Franklin song, while waiting for what I'm hoping will be an eventual splashy comeback.

Click Here and Enjoy

2 comments:

hipparchia said...

that video has just about convinced me to trade in my long slinky black dress for a long slinky red dress.

topazz said...

Hipparchia: they DO know how to work a red dress, don't they!