Currie was the teenage lead vocalist for the all-female rock band The Runaways with bandmates Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West and Jackie Fox. Bomp! magazine described her as "the lost daughter of Iggy Pop and Brigitte Bardot."
Currie, not yet 16, joined The Runaways in 1975. The teen rock anthem "Cherry Bomb" was written for her at the audition. Attitudes to her impact at that time differ; one reviewer has written that "the received wisdom that [the Runaways] carved out new territory for female musicians is hard to justify - it's doubtful that the predominantly male audience who flocked to see the 16 year old [Currie] in her undies picked up any feminist subtext".
After three albums with The Runaways, (The Runaways, Queens of Noise, and Live in Japan ), Currie went on to record a solo album in 1978, Beauty's Only Skin Deep, for Polygram Records, and an album with her twin sister Marie, in 1980, as Cherie & Marie Currie , entitled Messin' With The Boys for Capitol Records. She then worked as an actress, starring in movies such as Foxes, Parasite, Wavelength, Twilight Zone: The Movie, The Rosebud Beach Hotel, Rich Girl, and others, as well as numerous guest spots on TV series (Matlock and Murder She Wrote, among others).
Currie wrote a memoir of her teen years called Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway. The book revolves around her dysfunctional family, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, sexual abuse and her days with The Runaways. The Runaways movie, a 2010 musical biographical drama film executive produced by Joan Jett, explores the relationship between Currie and Jett. In the film Currie is portrayed by Dakota Fanning.
In 2008, Currie contributed to Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna's book, Cherry Bomb. Currently, Currie is a wood carving artist who uses a chain saw to create her works. Currie finally independently released her second solo album, Reverie, in 2015.
Hollywood
Cherie Currie Lyrics
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Good mornin' sunshine feels like Hollywood
Got lipstick traces of famous Hollywood
And in my school I'm like the legend of Hollywood
Mama says I'm much too good for the neighborhood
Hollywood wish I could
But I see your treasures in my magazines
Hollywood wish I could
Good evening moonlight feels like Hollywood
Got the kinda face that would be loved in Hollywood
On my television I get news from Hollywood
Daddy says I'm much too good for the neighborhood
Hollywood wish I could
They say I'm too young to dream
But I see your treasures in my magazines
Hollywood wish I could
Don't want the heartbreak and the pain
Nor the fortune and the fame
All my friends are still in school
The ones I've lost say I'm a fool
Yes, I'm a fool, I'm a fool
Hollywood wish I could
They say I'm too young to dream
But I see your treasures in my magazines
Hollywood wish I could
Hollywood wish I could
They say I'm too young to dream
But I see your treasures in my magazines
Hollywood wish I could
Hollywood I wish I could
They say I'm too young to dream
But I see your treasures in my magazines
Hollywood wish I could
The song "Hollywood" by Cherie Currie is full of longing and a desire for something bigger and glamorous. The opening lines suggest that the singer is waking up in the morning feeling as if she's already in Hollywood. She's wearing lipstick and traces of it might signify that she had a fantastic time last night or perhaps that she's pretending to be someone else. She thinks that she's like a Hollywood legend in school and that her mother believes she's too good for their neighborhood. She wishes she could be in Hollywood, but people tell her she's too young to dream.
As the song progresses, she sings about being loved by Hollywood because of her "kinda face." She watches news about Hollywood on television and her father thinks she's too good for their neighborhood. Nevertheless, she wishes she could be in Hollywood, just as before. The last verse of the song is a bit different from the rest. She sings that she doesn't want the heartbreak and pain that comes with fame and fortune, and her friends are still in school. However, she's lost some of her friends who thought she was a fool for dreaming about Hollywood. Even after all this, she still wishes she could be in Hollywood.
Overall, the song is about the glamor and excitement surrounding Hollywood, and the desire to be a part of it. Despite being told that she's too young to dream, the singer still wants to be in Hollywood and is willing to pursue this dream even if it comes with heartbreak and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Good mornin' sunshine feels like Hollywood
I feel like a star in Hollywood as a beautiful morning greets me.
Got lipstick traces of famous Hollywood
I have embraced the unique fashion and style of Hollywood and love using lipstick as a way to express myself.
And in my school I'm like the legend of Hollywood
I am known at school for my confidence and style, being considered a Hollywood legend in the making.
Mama says I'm much too good for the neighborhood
My mother believes that my talent and personality will take me beyond our neighborhood to find success in Hollywood.
Hollywood wish I could
I dream of one day being a part of Hollywood and experiencing its atmosphere for myself.
They say I'm too young to dream
Others believe that my aspirations of Hollywood are unrealistic since I am still young.
But I see your treasures in my magazines
I believe in my dreams because I see the beauty of Hollywood in magazines and the media.
Good evening moonlight feels like Hollywood
The night brings a magical feeling like the one found in Hollywood, full of glamour and excitement.
Got the kinda face that would be loved in Hollywood
I have a unique and attractive face that could fit perfectly in the glamorous lifestyle of Hollywood.
On my television I get news from Hollywood
I keep up with the latest news on Hollywood via TV, and it excites me to watch and learn more about it.
Daddy says I'm much too good for the neighborhood
My father believes in my potential to be successful and get out of our current neighborhood, finding a better life in Hollywood someday.
Don't want the heartbreak and the pain
While I dream of Hollywood, I also understand that there are downsides such as heartbreak and pain, which I hope to avoid.
Nor the fortune and the fame
I am not only attracted to the fortune and fame that Hollywood offers, but also the lifestyle and excitement it brings.
All my friends are still in school
While I feel like a Hollywood star, my friends are still in school and do not yet understand the excitement of Hollywood.
The ones I've lost say I'm a fool
Those who have not believed in my dreams in the past believe that I am foolish for continuing to pursue Hollywood.
Yes, I'm a fool, I'm a fool
Even though I have been called a fool for pursuing my dreams, I am proud to still believe in them and aspire to succeed in Hollywood.
Hollywood I wish I could
Once again, I express my intense desire to be a part of Hollywood and the exciting lifestyle it promises.
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Written by: JIMMY MCCULLOCH
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@seanbeckett4019
Joan's vocals are fierce and raw, which I love. Unbridled youthful energy, that's what this song makes me think of.
@noelm2855
Never get sick of this awesome song!
@dylanorton84140
Oh man the things i'd do to go back in time and be a teen in the 70s to see those girls play live :((( I'm so sad to have been born in 2000
@Soundeagle3456
born in '01, it's over for us.
@assmilk9674
born in ‘05 :(
@bitchin_guy_dave5495
Dude I feel you, born in Italy '01, wrong place and time.
@hols8783
Yup fr 06 for me
@JackieFox1976
Aw, there's no wrong time in which to be born! Celebrate your own time, too. You won't know how wonderful it was until it's over.
@DrFeelgood1
hands down best runaways song
@johngrady769
Yeah I agree. The chorus is killer!