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played by men (bass, electric guitar and ,drums), and this in
itself redefined the traditional role of women in rock bands.
Significantly, the music played by the all-women punk bands was
usually written by the band members, and thus a closer
examination of the music provides an interesting study.
Unfortunately, recordings by these bands are not easily
available. Peach was the only band to record an album, while
Leopard are featured on the punk compilation Six of the Best. The
Nubiles did not make any formal recordings, and the only
recording that is known to exist is a live recording of a
performance in 1982.
The two songs recorded by Leopard on the Six of the Best album,
in 1979 were entitled 'Underestimator' (cassette, Ex. 11) and
'Boys and Bitches' (cassette Ex. 22). Here are the lyrics of the
two songs.
Underestimator
Are you ashamed to introduce me to your friends?
Are you afraid I might disgrace you if you do?
Maybe I just can't meet the standards you require
Could be it's just the other me you desire?
You're an underestimator, and a little later you'll
regret that you do
Baby when I start underestimating you.
Seems like I'm just another toy to put away
You take me out when everyone has gone away
Maybe I just don't meet the standards you require
Could be it's just the other me that you desire
You're an underestimator ...
Boys and Bitches
He was a beaut, but he got on my nerves
Took me to his bedroom, said he liked my purse
He pushed my ego, he had that charm
But what he tried next could do me some harm
He was a loverboy, he was a loverboy