The Shaggs were an American all-female rock group formed in Fremont, New Ha… Read Full Bio ↴The Shaggs were an American all-female rock group formed in Fremont, New Hampshire, United States in 1968. The band was composed of sisters Dorothy "Dot" Wiggin (vocals/lead guitar), Betty Wiggin (vocals/rhythm guitar), Helen Wiggin (drums), and later Rachel Wiggin (bass). Today, they're known as a key part of the outsider music movement.
The band was formed by Dot, Betty, and Helen on the insistence of their father, Austin Wiggin, who believed that his mother foresaw their rise to stardom. The only studio album, 'Philosophy of the World', was released in 1969 and failed to garner attention, though the band continued to exist as a locally popular live act. The group disbanded in 1975 after the death of Austin.
The Shaggs have a consistent (but highly idiosyncratic) approach to melody, harmony, and rhythm. The songs use irregular verse structures, which are emphasized by the melodic structures. These typically accord one note per syllable: the guitar accompaniment attempts to reproduce this pattern as well. Most of the Shaggs material is made up of eighth- and quarter-notes.
Posthumously, the band gained notoriety and praise for their unconventional style, and lyrical honesty. Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain highlighted their work for praise. Frank Zappa named 'Philosophy of the World' one of his favorite records. He even said they were "better than The Beatles." 'Philosophy of the World' was later reissued on Rounder, the label of the rock group NRBQ, and the compilation 'Shaggs' Own Thing' was released in 1982.
The band was formed by Dot, Betty, and Helen on the insistence of their father, Austin Wiggin, who believed that his mother foresaw their rise to stardom. The only studio album, 'Philosophy of the World', was released in 1969 and failed to garner attention, though the band continued to exist as a locally popular live act. The group disbanded in 1975 after the death of Austin.
The Shaggs have a consistent (but highly idiosyncratic) approach to melody, harmony, and rhythm. The songs use irregular verse structures, which are emphasized by the melodic structures. These typically accord one note per syllable: the guitar accompaniment attempts to reproduce this pattern as well. Most of the Shaggs material is made up of eighth- and quarter-notes.
Posthumously, the band gained notoriety and praise for their unconventional style, and lyrical honesty. Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain highlighted their work for praise. Frank Zappa named 'Philosophy of the World' one of his favorite records. He even said they were "better than The Beatles." 'Philosophy of the World' was later reissued on Rounder, the label of the rock group NRBQ, and the compilation 'Shaggs' Own Thing' was released in 1982.
She Makes Me Happy
The Shaggs Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'She Makes Me Happy' by these artists:
Rod Stewart She makes me happy on the coldest day She makes me…
Sunny Side Up Well I've been tryin' oh so hard to get myself…
sunny-side up Well I've been tryin' oh so hard to get myself…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Shaggs:
I Love I love little baby ducks, old pickup trucks Slow-movin' tra…
I'm So Happy When You're Near I'm so happy when you're near I'm so sad when you're…
It's Halloween It's Halloween It's Halloween It's time for scares It's time…
My Companion My companion is with me Wherever I go, it goes…
My Pal Foot Foot My pal's name is Foot Foot (Foot Foot) He always likes…
My Pal Foot Foot (Own Thing Ve My pal's name is Foot Foot (Foot Foot) He always likes…
Painful Memories Here I am lying down in my bed My pillow feels…
Paper Roses I realize the way your eyes deceived me With tender looks…
Philosophy of the World Oh, the rich people want what the poor people's got And…
Sweet Thing You're such a sweet thing (Sweet thing, sweet thing) But you…
That Little Sports Car There was a sports car on the road (On the road) I…
Things I Wonder There are many things I wonder There are many things I…
We Have a Savior Why does the world go unholy (?) Why does everyone fight…
What Should I Do What should I do? What should I do? Tell me, tell me What…
Who Are Parents Some kids do as they please They don't know what life…
Who Are Parents? Some kids do as they please They don't know what life…
Why Do I Feel? Sometimes I feel funny And bottled up inside Then for some…
Yesterday Once More When I was young I'd listen to the radio Waiting for…
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Milbury55
Very reminiscent of the Byrd's with an almost British vocal delivery. Another fantastic slice of pure 60's pop👹👍
Dale Duncan
Good call Milburry...Theres a little Byrds and British influence in this tune. I wish they would have recorded more....Cheers DD
Thomas SMITH
After a Byrds like intro, the bass kept bouncing along. Snappy guitar solo. The vocals and the song are like pieces of The Byrds, The Turtles and The Beatles.
The amount of garage bands that Michigan produced is utterly amazing.
Just Detroit, alone, aka the Motor City, also known as Detroit Rock City had everything from R&R, to folk rock, to punk, to Motown soul.
I'm like Sam & Dave, I'm a "Soul Man"
Michigan wasn't only about Detroit, the music kept coming from cities and small towns from across the entire state, like from these Orchard Lake lads. Cool tune. Ty "D"
Dale Duncan
Thanks Thomas for all the info and comments...You rock!
Stan Burger
Yes you are right it was a great time in Michigan, thanks for the comments on this tune, ...from the drummer of the Shaggs ... ✌️✌️
michael muzafarov
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