Kelly Johnson and Denise Dufort later joined and in April 1978 they changed their name to Girlschool.
Their first single Take it all away was released on the City Records label which led to them gaining a Motörhead support slot on the Overkill tour in 1979.
Having signed with Lemmy´s record company Bronze later that year, the band released their first album Demolition in 1980.
After touring Japan in 1982, Enid left and was replaced by Gil Weston of The Killjoys and Girlschool recorded their third album Screaming Blue Murder.
When Kelly left to live in L.A. she was replaced by Cris Bonacci on lead guitar and singer Jackie Bodimead on lead vocals for the 1985 album Running Wild.
After many more line-up changes and releases on various labels, the original bassist/vocalist Enid rejoined the band in 2000, together with Jackie Chambers. In 2002 the band released the 21st Anniversary: Not that Innocent album.
Their 12th and latest output is the re-recorded Hit and Run: Revisited. Girlschool continued to tour Europe and South America in 2011-12 and returned in Japan in 2013. In early 2015, they recorded a new album titled 'Guilty as Sin' with producer Chris Tsangarides, which was released on 13 November 2015. On 30 January 2019, it was announced on the band's website that "Girlschool have parted ways once again with bassist Enid Williams" and that Tracey Lamb would return to replace her.
In 2023, Girlschool, now consisting of Kim McAuliffe on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Denise Dufort on drums, Tracey Lamb on bass and Jackie Chambers on lead guitar have unveiled a video for their new single “Are You Ready?” from their upcoming studio album WTFortyfive?, which will be released on July 28, 2023.
--Discography--
Demolition (1980)
Hit and Run (1981)
Screaming Blue Murder (1982)
Play Dirty (1983)
Running Wild (1985)
Nightmare at Maple Cross (1986)
Take a Bite (1988)
Girlschool (1992)
21st Anniversary: Not That Innocent (2002)
Believe (2004)
Legacy (2008)
Hit and Run - Revisited (2011)
Guilty as Sin (2015)
WTFortyfive? (2023)
Feel Good
Girlschool Lyrics
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You wanna feel good, I'll make you feel good
It only takes a little time
Come on and show me, get down and dirty
It only takes a little time
I'll make it happen, Let's make it happen
Cause it's the night time and it's the right time
You know I don't shock easily
Let's go party all night
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The lyrics to Girlschool's Feel Good are fairly straightforward - it's an invitation to let loose and have a good time. The singer is encouraging someone to come out and party, promising that they'll feel good and it won't take much time to get there. There's a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as the singer insists that they don't have time to wait around - it's time to get down and dirty and make things happen. The chorus reiterates the message - let's go party all night long.
However, there's an interesting subtext to the song as well. Girlschool was one of the few all-female bands in the male-dominated hard rock/metal scene of the 1980s, and they often faced resistance and prejudice from critics and record labels. In this context, the lyrics to Feel Good can be read as a defiant assertion of female power and agency. The singer is taking charge, telling their partner what they want and making it clear that they won't be shocked or intimidated by anything. By insisting that it only takes a little time to feel good, the song becomes a statement that women deserve pleasure and enjoyment just as much as anyone else, and that they have the right to demand it.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go party all night long
Let's have a night full of fun and adventure
You wanna feel good, I'll make you feel good
I will ensure that you feel happy and content
It only takes a little time
It doesn't take much effort to achieve happiness
Come on and show me, get down and dirty
Show me your wild side and let loose
It only takes a little time
It doesn't take much effort to have a great time
I'll make it happen, Let's make it happen
I will take charge and ensure that we have a good time
Can't sit around to wait and see
We need to take action instead of waiting passively
Cause it's the night time and it's the right time
The night is the perfect time to let loose and have fun
You know I don't shock easily
I am not easily surprised or shaken
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Graham Turner
My all time favourite girl band. I first saw GS in 1980. Great live act!
rob myers
Kicking ass! Love it!
Ophelia.D.
Respect!
Michel Murray
MM.FANS. good song haevy \m/
hibernatus
C'mon, Let's Go!