Shakespeare's Sister Trivia

1. Shakespears Sister was first formed by Siobhan Fahey in 1988, but which American vocalist joined the band and sang vocals with her between 1989-1993?

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Answer: Marcella Detroit

As well as sharing vocals in Shakespears Sister, Marcella Detroit also wrote for Shakespears Sister, as well as for Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Church and Chaka Khan amongst others. After leaving Shakespears Sister, Marcella carried on singing as a solo artist and has had hits with "I Believe", "I'm No Angel" and has dueted with Elton John on "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing". Saint Marcella is a Roman Catholic saint, who devoted her life to prayer and charity, after her husbands early death. Her feast day is on January 31st. Marcella Puppini is one third of the unrelated English group, The Puppini Sisters. Their music is influenced by jazz, pop and are considered to be a close harmony group.

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: Bananarama

Bananarama consisted of Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward. Siobhan left in 1988 to pursue her solo career, under the name Shakespear's Sister.

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: I Don't Care

The 'I Don't Care' video shows Marcella threatening Siobhan with a knife and Siobhan putting poison into Marcella's drink! Fortunately, they didn't really hate each other that much.

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Answer: It was believed that Siobhan and Marcella were Witches.

Germany banned the video, claiming that the girls were witches and that their video was portraying the raising of the dead. Despite the video banning, the song and video proved to be nothing but a success in the majority of the countries it was released in, even reaching the top 20 in Germany itself. The song "Stay" was released in 1992, and it reached and stayed at number one in the UK for eight weeks, making it one of the longest running number ones ever in the UK and one of the most successful songs of the 90's. It also reached chart number three in Australia, four in the US, and five in New Zealand. Bands who have covered "Stay" include 'Cradle of Filth', 'Februus', 'Sweetbox', 'The Distnce', 'Blutengel', 'Deja Vu' and 'Mina and Piero Pelù'.

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: Sacred

This was the first Shakespear's Sister album to be released.

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Answer: Sex

The album cover of "Hormonally Yours" was shot in black and white and just featured Siobhan, Marcella and a guitar. Both girls were standing, with Marcella stood behind Siobhan, with the word 'SEX' largely printed on Siobhans sweatshirt. In 2008, Siobhans son Django wore the very same sweatshirt to the Grammy Awards in LA.

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: I Can Drive

After Siobhan and Marcella went their separate ways at the end of 1992 Siobhan took a rest for four years and started working on a third album. She only had the one single in 1996 and the third album, entitled "#3" become avaliable in 2005.

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Answer: It was from a song by The Smiths.

The name of the band was taken from a song entitled "Shakespeare's Sister", that was written and released by English rock group The Smiths in 1985. The title of the song itself refers to an essay that was written by feminist Virginia Woolf, entitled "A Room of One's Own" in 1929. The essay explains, that if William Shakespeare had of had a sister who was equally as intelligent and gifted as himself, then as a woman she would not have had the same opportunites as he had in life to use and demonstrate those same skills. "Shakespeare's Sister" was the bands original name, but the final 'e' and apostrophe were dropped due to a friend misspelling a logo they were creating for the band, after the release of their debut album "Sacred Heart".

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: 8

'Stay' was Shakespear's Sister's only Number 1 single. It stayed at Number 1 for 8 weeks and spent a grand total of 16 weeks in the charts.

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Answer: Both Siobhan and Marcella were both pregnant at the time and were feeling 'hormonal'.

"Hormonally Yours" was the second and last album that both Siobhan and Marcella produced together, and they were both pregnant at the time of recording. Both went on to give birth to baby boys. Siobhan had baby Django, who she shares with Eurythmics member Dave Stewart, and Marcella had baby Maxwell. Both babies were listed in the albums credits, which reads as follows: "Shakespears Sister would like to welcome Maxwell and Django without whom this album would have no title."

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: Break My Heart (You Really)

'Break My Heart' was the first single to be released from the 'Sacred Heart' album, followed by 'Heroine' and 'You're History'. 'I Don't Care' came from second album 'Hormonally Yours'.

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Answer: You're History

"You're History" was the third single released, yet the first single to chart well in the charts in 1989. It reached chart number seven in the UK, 20 in Australia and 28 in New Zealand. Here is the next part of the song: "You should see me when you're not around, I'm a genius in this town. I'm a queen bee when the coast is clear, now I know I don't need you dear. So leave your hand, like a magic man, and disappear. You're history, like a beat up car, No good for me, like an old film star. You're history, that's what you are, na na na na." "I Can Drive" was released by 'Shakespears Sister' in 1996 and reached number 30 in the UK charts. "Heart of Glass" was released by the band 'Blondie' in 1978 and "Material Girl" was released by 'Madonna' in 1985.

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: Dirty Mind

The 'Dirty Mind' video features a remix of the song so that Shakespear's Sister could start the 90's with a bang!

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Answer: The Goth look - Black make-up and black clothes.

Ever since Siobhan Fahey formed Shakespears Sister the goth look has been an important part of the bands image and this is reflected in most of their videos as well as with the way they dress and the make-up they wore.

From Quiz The Shakespear's Sister

Answer: Dicken's Daughters

French and Saunders were big fans of Shakespear's Sister and Bananarama and paid respect to both in their comedy series.

From Quiz Shakespear's Sister

Answer: Radio

"Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" was one of Siobhans favourite songs from the album 'Hormonally Yours'. She felt it was more personal, sentimental and more thoughtful then other songs she had written previously. Siobhan once said: "'Hello is the furthest I've comes as a writer, because it's intense and emotional and it sounds like it could have been done by a man". "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)" reached number 14 in the UK in 1992 and was the last single to fair well in the charts, while Marcella was still in the group.

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Answer: Romeo + Juliet

The song "Sacred Heart" was featured in the film 'Nuns on the Run', "Prehistoric Daze" was in 'The Flintstones' and "Waiting" was in the film 'Shopping'. 'Romeo + Juliet' was an adaption of one of William Shakespeare's most famous plays, 'Romeo and Juliet'. The film was released in 1996 and starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Songs featured in the film included "Lovefool" by The Cardigans and "Young Hearts Run Free" covered by Kym Mazelle.

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