The Waitresses

about

The Waitresses was a New Wave band which formed in Kent, Ohio, United States in 1978. In their best known lineup, the band consisted of Patty Donahue (vocals), Chris Butler (guitar, lyrics), Tracy Wormworth (bass), Mars Williams (saxophone), Ralph Carney (keyboards) and Billy Ficca (drums). The band released two albums before disbanding in 1984. The group was led by Chris Butler, although lead vocals were performed by Patty Donahue. Donahue died of lung cancer on December 9, 1996, at the age of 40. They are best known for songs "I Know What Boys Like" (featured on countless multi-artist compilation albums), "Square Pegs" (the theme song to the cult TV show starring Sarah Jessica Parker), and their Christmas song "Christmas Wrapping." The latter was originally available on the Ze Records original collection 'A Christmas Record'. Considered to be a modern day Christmas classic, it has received more plays than any other Waitresses song. Chris Butler's diverse musical interests are apparent from the use of prepared piano on "No Guilt", the micro-tonal background vocals on the chorus of "Wise Up", and the tape loops and short wave receiver on "Jimmy Tomorrow". As well, the title of track "Make the Weather" was taken from Hugo Ball's autobiography 'Flight out of Time'. The Waitresses explored various genres from pop to rock to jazz to blues and more. In terms of songwriting, some reviewers have compared Butler to Elvis Costello in terms of talent, both of them composing lyrics

top songs

albums

The Best of The Waitresses

The Best Christmas Album In The World...Ever! - 1

Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?

I Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get The Parts (Expanded Edition)

Deluxe Special

Christmas Wonderland Collection

Christmas Wrapping (Remastered)

Christmas Wrapping - EP

NO HO HO: Alternative Indie Christmas Holiday Anthems, Vol. 1

Music From The Motion Picture Fred Claus

Best of The Waitresses: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection

Disco Circus 2

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