Top 10 Songs From The Go-Gos
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- 27 Feb 2023
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The Go-Gos are one of the most influential groups in rock history—though they may often be left out of such conversations.
They helped to usher in the new wave movement and were the first all-female band to score a No. 1 album. For decades, the group—consisting of Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, Jane Wiedlin, Kathy Valentine, and Gina Shock—excited audiences around the world with buoyant, fun-loving rockers.
It’s time to fete The Go-Gos and all their musical achievements properly. Find our picks for the group’s Top 10 songs, below.
10. “How Much More”
“How Much More” is taken from The Go-Go’s debut album, Beauty and the Beat. The LP also housed the group’s “Our Lips Are Sealed.” Though the latter is far more well-known than “How Much More,” its inclusion on this list is a testament to the group’s excellence outside of their big hits. Because of their songwriting chops, even the deeper cuts are Top 10 worthy.
9. “Turn To You”
“Turn To You” acted as the second single from the group’s third album, Talk Show. They hit peak new wave levels on this track—a flavor that fell by the wayside in the group’s more contemporary efforts. As a cherry on top of this fun-loving track, the accompanying music video features a young Rob Lowe —one of the biggest heartthrobs of the era.
8. “La La Land”
The Go-Gos made a surprising comeback in 2001 with the album God Bless the Go-Go’s, among which was the rocker “La La Land.” Though in keeping with the classic sound they fleshed out in the ’80s, the track manages to find a comfortable home in the new millennium.
7. “Vacation”
“Vacation” is one of The Go-Go’s highest-charting singles. The track reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August of 1982. The song also received a fair amount of airtime on MTV, which no doubt aided in its success. Read More…
