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There are multiple artists called The Darts:
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Darts was a nine-… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called The Darts:
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Darts was a nine-piece British doo-wop revival ensemble that garnered chart success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hailing from London, the group achieved several UK top 20 hits, including three consecutive number twos, with revitalized renditions of early U.S. rock and roll and R&B classics.
Formed in 1976 by Den Hegarty, Griff Fender, Rita Ray, and Horatio Hornblower, all former members of Rocky Sharpe and the Razors, along with Thump Thompson, George Currie, and John Dummer, formerly of John Dummer's Blues Band. The lineup was rounded out by Hammy Howell and ex-Mickey Jupp vocalist Bob Fish. Their breakthrough came after an appearance on Charlie Gillet's show on BBC Radio London in October 1976, leading to a recording contract with Magnet Records and collaboration with producer Tommy Boyce, known for his work with The Monkees.
With a repertoire of 1950s rock and roll hits, they achieved their first UK hit in December 1977 with a medley of "Daddy Cool" and "The Girl Can't Help It". Subsequent hits in 1978 included covers of "Come Back My Love" and "The Boy from New York City", along with the original song "It's Raining". These singles all reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, collectively selling 1.25 million copies.
Following Hegarty's departure in September 1978, Kenny Andrews joined the band. Further hits followed in 1978 and 1979, including "Don't Let It Fade Away" and "Get It". They also covered Gene Chandler's "Duke of Earl", produced by Roy Wood. Their last significant hit came in 1980 with a cover of The Four Seasons' "Let's Hang On!".
The lineup saw changes in 1980, with Duncan Kerr and Keith Gotheridge joining, and Rob Davis briefly contributing before focusing on songwriting and production. By 1983, the group transitioned to theatre work, appearing in productions like Yakety Yak.
Den Hegarty later became a television presenter, notably on the children's program Tiswas, while Fender and Ray managed and produced The Mint Juleps, an a cappella girl group.
Darts remains listed in the Top 500 selling acts, according to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles.
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THE DARTS (US) is an all-girl garage-psych-rock supergroup composed of Nicole Laurenne (The Love Me Nots, Motobunny, Zero Zero), Rikki Styxx (The Two Tens, The Dollyrots, Thee Outta Sites), Christina Nunez (The Love Me Nots, Casual Encounters, The Madcaps), and Michelle Balderrama (Brainspoon).
Formed in early 2016, the band emerged when Nicole and Michelle, having observed each other's bands for years, decided to collaborate on songwriting. With six songs prepared, Rikki and Michelle recorded their contributions in Los Angeles, while Nicole and Christina recorded theirs in Phoenix. Producer Bob Hoag then skillfully blended the tracks, resulting in two dynamic 10” vinyl EPs brimming with garage riffs, girl-group harmonies, fuzz bass, farfisa organ, powerful drum fills, and a captivating lo-fi-turned-hi-fi vibe.
Following their October 2016 debut, the singles “Running Through Your Lies” and “Revolution” received immediate radio airplay, with “Take What I Need” earning recognition as "The Coolest Song In The World" by Sirius/XM’s Underground Garage channel. The band's inaugural live performance took place in October 2016, leading to a subsequent signing with London’s Dirty Water Records.
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Darts was a nine-… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called The Darts:
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Darts was a nine-piece British doo-wop revival ensemble that garnered chart success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hailing from London, the group achieved several UK top 20 hits, including three consecutive number twos, with revitalized renditions of early U.S. rock and roll and R&B classics.
Formed in 1976 by Den Hegarty, Griff Fender, Rita Ray, and Horatio Hornblower, all former members of Rocky Sharpe and the Razors, along with Thump Thompson, George Currie, and John Dummer, formerly of John Dummer's Blues Band. The lineup was rounded out by Hammy Howell and ex-Mickey Jupp vocalist Bob Fish. Their breakthrough came after an appearance on Charlie Gillet's show on BBC Radio London in October 1976, leading to a recording contract with Magnet Records and collaboration with producer Tommy Boyce, known for his work with The Monkees.
With a repertoire of 1950s rock and roll hits, they achieved their first UK hit in December 1977 with a medley of "Daddy Cool" and "The Girl Can't Help It". Subsequent hits in 1978 included covers of "Come Back My Love" and "The Boy from New York City", along with the original song "It's Raining". These singles all reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, collectively selling 1.25 million copies.
Following Hegarty's departure in September 1978, Kenny Andrews joined the band. Further hits followed in 1978 and 1979, including "Don't Let It Fade Away" and "Get It". They also covered Gene Chandler's "Duke of Earl", produced by Roy Wood. Their last significant hit came in 1980 with a cover of The Four Seasons' "Let's Hang On!".
The lineup saw changes in 1980, with Duncan Kerr and Keith Gotheridge joining, and Rob Davis briefly contributing before focusing on songwriting and production. By 1983, the group transitioned to theatre work, appearing in productions like Yakety Yak.
Den Hegarty later became a television presenter, notably on the children's program Tiswas, while Fender and Ray managed and produced The Mint Juleps, an a cappella girl group.
Darts remains listed in the Top 500 selling acts, according to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles.
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THE DARTS (US) is an all-girl garage-psych-rock supergroup composed of Nicole Laurenne (The Love Me Nots, Motobunny, Zero Zero), Rikki Styxx (The Two Tens, The Dollyrots, Thee Outta Sites), Christina Nunez (The Love Me Nots, Casual Encounters, The Madcaps), and Michelle Balderrama (Brainspoon).
Formed in early 2016, the band emerged when Nicole and Michelle, having observed each other's bands for years, decided to collaborate on songwriting. With six songs prepared, Rikki and Michelle recorded their contributions in Los Angeles, while Nicole and Christina recorded theirs in Phoenix. Producer Bob Hoag then skillfully blended the tracks, resulting in two dynamic 10” vinyl EPs brimming with garage riffs, girl-group harmonies, fuzz bass, farfisa organ, powerful drum fills, and a captivating lo-fi-turned-hi-fi vibe.
Following their October 2016 debut, the singles “Running Through Your Lies” and “Revolution” received immediate radio airplay, with “Take What I Need” earning recognition as "The Coolest Song In The World" by Sirius/XM’s Underground Garage channel. The band's inaugural live performance took place in October 2016, leading to a subsequent signing with London’s Dirty Water Records.
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The Darts Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Darts:
Boy From New York City Oo ah oo ah oo oo Kitty Tell us about the…
Come Back My Love Oh-oh, come back my love, don't run away Come back my…
Daddy Cool/The Girl Can't Help It She can't help it, the girl can't help it She can't…
Don't Let It Fade Away Don't let it fade away Be strong enough to tell me…
Duke Of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl Duke…
Gotta Go Home cre you my lover cre you my friend Where does one start…
It's Raining Dede-dedede Dede-dedede It's raining, raining down on me, y…
Its raining Dede-dedede Dede-dedede It's raining, raining down on me, y…
Let's Hang On There ain't no good in our goodbyein' True love takes a…
Reet Petite Well, lookathere, lookathere, lookathere, lookathere Oooh, …
Sh-Boom Life could be a dream Life could be a dream Boom ba-doh,…
The Boy From New York City Oo ah oo ah oo oo Kitty Tell us about the…
Zing Went the Strings of My Heart Dear when you smiled at me, I heard a melody It…
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@sandymouthbay
Thought Darts were absoltely great back then. But never knew this song. This is Mega!!! YT forever, not forgeting many, many, many thanks to toulousedart for posting this video. Its greeeeeeat!!!
@tonylegs6073
Great to see this clip, the song was 1 of my faves back in the 80's, wish i'd known they were gigging in july, i'd have loved to have seen them.Didn't know they were still around
@donnandarts
I love this version best as it's got both styles - slow & lively. I remember seeing this live at the Guild Hall in Preston and when it livened up at first it threw me - but I loved it. Darts are just the best!!!
@spadebraithwaite1762
Darts were the fist concert I ever saw, in Oxford. I'm still in love with Rita Ray.
@glennjones8626
First group I ever saw live. The Fulcrum in Slough. Saw them more recently at the 100 club in London. This is still my favourite song, well done Griff
@braemarbee9889
Fabulous Darts ❤️
@josephrankin9406
Saw them twice at Glasgow Apollo... outstanding.
@laurabyers5283
Great video
@SpeccyMan
A classic song from Darts.
@slyph63
A sadly forgotten band of the era