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	'''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish girl group, initially forming in 1981 and disbanding in ~~XXXX~~. The five-piece all-girl act were formed from a group of pals and became a mainstay in the 1980s Glasgow music scene. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom {{!}} Monorail Music \|url=https://monorailmusic.com/product/the-complete-sessions-1981-1983/ \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|language=en}}</ref> <ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|last=Roberts \|first=Lesley \|date=30 January 2005 \|title=Gina"s a vamp at heart so it"s about time she set the vamp free \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=SMAIL00020050130e11u0002l&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.SMAIL00020050130e11u0002l&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=Sunday Mail}}</ref>		'''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish girl group, initially forming in 1981 and disbanding in 1983. The five-piece all-girl act were formed from a group of pals and became a mainstay in the early 1980s Glasgow music scene. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom {{!}} Monorail Music \|url=https://monorailmusic.com/product/the-complete-sessions-1981-1983/ \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|language=en}}</ref> <ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|last=Roberts \|first=Lesley \|date=30 January 2005 \|title=Gina"s a vamp at heart so it"s about time she set the vamp free \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=SMAIL00020050130e11u0002l&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.SMAIL00020050130e11u0002l&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=Sunday Mail}}</ref>

	Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" />		Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" />

	== History ==		== History ==
	The band started from five friends deciding to make music together. They took their name, ''Sophisticated Boom Boom'', from the song by American pop girl group, ]. Their early punk/rock influences were ] and ]. <ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|title=Sophisticated Boom Boom \|url=https://peel.fandom.com/Sophisticated_Boom_Boom \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|website=John Peel Wiki \|language=en}}</ref>

			=== Beginnings ===
	They performed regularly at the ] in Glasgow, Scotland.<ref name=":0" /> The English radio DJ ] went on to champion them and the band performed three John Peel sessions.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Fotheringham \|first=Ann \|date=25 November 2005 \|title=Glasgow's Lucille Ball Ann Fotheringham dines with River City star Libby McArthur \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020051126e1bp0000h&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020051126e1bp0000h&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=The Evening Times}}</ref> After building a loyal following in Scotland they made the cover of the music paper, the ]. <ref name=":1" />
			The band started from five friends from Glasgow deciding to make music together. They took their name, ''Sophisticated Boom Boom'', from the song by American pop girl group, ]. Their early punk/rock influences were ] and ]. <ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|title=Sophisticated Boom Boom \|url=https://peel.fandom.com/Sophisticated_Boom_Boom \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|website=John Peel Wiki \|language=en}}</ref>

			They performed regularly at the ], a rehearsal space and recording studio on Carnarvon Street in Glasgow.<ref name=":0" /> The English radio DJ ] went on to champion them and the band performed three John Peel sessions at ] in ].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Fotheringham \|first=Ann \|date=25 November 2005 \|title=Glasgow's Lucille Ball Ann Fotheringham dines with River City star Libby McArthur \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020051126e1bp0000h&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020051126e1bp0000h&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=The Evening Times}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 \|url=https://propermusic.com/products/sophisticatedboomboom-thecompletesessions19811983?srsltid=AfmBOopZvBOKzDR-Y5YhanXSGRy9a8-stGdZuDrW5OW4W9GZgIohyGg8 \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|website=Proper Music \|language=en}}</ref>After building a loyal following in Scotland they made the cover of the music paper, the ]. <ref name=":1" />
	They produced one self-titled album in 1983. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sophisticated Boom Boom - Sophisticated Boom Boom / Tapete Records from Piccadilly Records \|url=https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/142762/Sophisticated-Boom-Boom-Sophisticated-Boom-Boom-Tapete-Records \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|website=www.piccadillyrecords.com}}</ref>

	Sophisticated Boom Boom were due to support ] at the Glasgow ] music venue in 1983 when vocalist Libby McArthur discovered she was pregnant. This led to a 'bedroom meeting' to discuss what would happen with the band and McArthur was told the band would go on without her.<ref name=":1" />		Sophisticated Boom Boom were due to support ] at the Glasgow ] music venue in 1983 when vocalist Libby McArthur discovered she was pregnant. This led to a 'bedroom meeting' to discuss what would happen with the band and McArthur was told the band would go on without her.<ref name=":1" />

			=== His Latest Flame ===
	This change in lineup (with a new vocalist) led to the group changing their name to '']. His Latest Flame'' released several singles in the late 80's before deciding to call it a day.<ref name=":2" />
			This change in lineup (with new vocalist ]) led to the group changing their name to '']. His Latest Flame'' released several singles in the late 80's before deciding to call it a day.<ref name=":2" />

			=== Reforming the band ===
	Sophisticated Boom Boom reformed in 2018 to perform at ], Edinburgh, as part of tribute night to the unsung women pioneers of Scottish pop as part of the International Edinburgh Festival. <ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ainslie \|first=Henry \|date=5 September 2018 \|title=Plenty to muse over for girl band political trailblazers \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020180905ee950001r&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020180905ee950001r&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=The Evening Times}}</ref>
			Sophisticated Boom Boom reformed to play at ], Edinburgh, as part of tribute night (named after ]’s number one hit, '']'') to the unsung women pioneers of Scottish pop during the 2018 International Edinburgh Festival. <ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ainslie \|first=Henry \|date=5 September 2018 \|title=Plenty to muse over for girl band political trailblazers \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020180905ee950001r&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020180905ee950001r&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=The Evening Times}}</ref>

	The band have also ~~been~~ ~~performing~~ in ~~various~~ ~~indie~~ ~~venues~~ following the release of the music documentary, '']''.<ref name=":0" />		The band have also reunited to perform at a special one-off gig at the Glasgow music venue, ''Mono'', following the release of the 2024 music documentary, '']''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news \|date=17 August 2024 \|title=Ex-River City star’s 80s girl band reunites \|url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020240817ek8h00010&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020240817ek8h00010&cat=a&ep=ASI \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live \|access-date=29 November 2024 \|work=The Evening Times}}</ref>

	== Members ==		== Members ==
	'''Members'''		'''Members'''

			* ] - guitar <small>(1981-1983, 2018-2024)</small>
	* Trish Reid
	* Jacquie Bradley		* ] - drums <small>(1981-1983, 2018-2024)</small>
	* Laura Mazzolini		* ] - bass <small>(1981-1983, 2018-2024)</small>
			* ] - guitar <small>(1981-1983, 2018-2024)</small>
	* Irene Brown

			* ] – vocals <small>(1981-1983, 2018-2024)</small>
	'''Former'''

	* ] – vocals <small>(1982-1983, 2024-present)</small>

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
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	Twelve tracks from 3 Separate BBC Peel Sessions in 1981, 1982 & 1983. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sophisticated Boom Boom - The Complete Sessions Vinyl LP \|url=https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/copy-of-bbc-sessions-bundle-win-its-immaterial-sophisticated-boom-boom?srsltid=AfmBOoquCBSlnJZQpCCQS_r-0l7wa1YhZCEoMhyweTcD2irsp2dyRu8F \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|website=lastnightfromglasgow \|language=en}}</ref>		Twelve tracks from 3 Separate BBC Peel Sessions in 1981, 1982 & 1983. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Sophisticated Boom Boom - The Complete Sessions Vinyl LP \|url=https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/copy-of-bbc-sessions-bundle-win-its-immaterial-sophisticated-boom-boom?srsltid=AfmBOoquCBSlnJZQpCCQS_r-0l7wa1YhZCEoMhyweTcD2irsp2dyRu8F \|access-date=2024-11-29 \|website=lastnightfromglasgow \|language=en}}</ref>

	=== Studio albums ===

	* ''Sophisticated Boom Boom'' (1983, ])

	== Track listing ==		== Track listing ==
	{{Track listing		{{Track listing
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			\| title1 = White Horses
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	\| ~~title_width~~ = ~~25%~~		\| title2 = Is It About Sex?
	\| ~~music_width~~ = ~~25%~~		\| title3 = Surrender To Me
	\| ~~lyrics_width~~ = ~~25%~~		\| title4 = Joe
	\| ~~extra_width~~ = ~~25%~~		\| title5 = Don't Love Me
	\| ~~title1~~ = ]		\| title6 = Hearts On Skates
	\| ~~length1~~ = ~~3:11~~		\| title7 = Stalemates
	\| ~~lyrics1~~ = ~~Star Wars (Galactika)~~		\| title8 = Instant
			\| title9 = Singing Today
	\| music1 = {{hlist\|Star Wars (Galactika)\|Atenna (Galactika)\|Woo Bin (Galactika)}}
	\| ~~extra1~~ = ~~Team~~ ~~Galactika~~		\| title10 = Jimmy's In Love
	\| ~~title2~~ = ~~Swipe~~		\| title11 = Next Time
	\| ~~length2~~ = ~~2:57~~		\| title12 = Courage
	\| lyrics2 = ]
	\| music2 = {{hlist\|Ludvig Lindell\|Josefin Glenmark\|Oneye}}
	\| extra2 = Ludvig Lindell
	\| title3 = Sooo Lucky
	\| length3 = 3:22
	\| lyrics3 = Shim Eun-ji
	\| music3 = {{hlist\|Shim Eun-ji\|Lee Min-young (EastWest)\|Yeul (1by1)}}
	\| extra3 = {{hlist\|Lee Min-young (EastWest)\|Yeul (1by1)\|Shim Eun-ji}}
	\| title4 = #Twenty
	\| length4 = 2:54
	\| lyrics4 = {{hlist\|Baek Geum-min (JamFactory)\|Earattack}}
	\| music4 = {{hlist\|Earattack\|Charles "Chizzy" Stephens\|Chan's\|Eniac\|Patricia K\|Kim Bo-mi\|April Bender}}
	\| extra4 = {{hlist\|Earattack\|Charles "Chizzy" Stephens\|Chan's}}
	\| title5 = Bm-Boxx
	\| length5 = 3:13
	\| lyrics5 = Jo In-ho (lalala studio)
	\| music5 = {{hlist\|Ian Asher\|]\|]\|]}}
	\| extra5 = Ian Asher
	\| title6 = Gas Me Up
	\| length6 = 2:29
	\| lyrics6 = Vacation
	\| music6 = {{hlist\|250\|Ylva Dimberg}}
	\| extra6 = 250
	\| title7 = Love Is
	\| length7 = 3:27
	\| lyrics7 = Choi Ji-yoon (153/Joombas)
	\| music7 = {{hlist\|Harold Philippon\|Kim Yeon-seo\|]\|]}}
	\| extra7 = Alawn
	\| title8 = Chillin' Chillin'
	\| length8 = 3:26
	\| lyrics8 = Yoon Ye-ji
	\| music8 = {{hlist\|Young Chance\|Shorelle\|David Anthony Eames}}
	\| extra8 = Bangkok
	\| title9 = Mirror
	\| length9 = 4:18
	\| lyrics9 = Jo Yoon-kyung
	\| music9 = {{hlist\|Sebastian Thott\|Rosanna Enér}}
	\| extra9 = Sebastian Thott
	\| title10 = Loco
	\| note10 = English version
	\| length10 = 3:11
	\| lyrics10 = {{hlist\|Star Wars (Galactika)\|Sophia Pae}}
	\| music10 = {{hlist\|Star Wars (Galactika)\|Atenna (Galactika)\|Woo Bin (Galactika)}}
	\| extra10 = Team Galactika
	\| title11 = ]
	\| note11 = {{lang\|ko\|달라달라}}; instrumental
	\| length11 = 3:19
	\| music11 = {{hlist\|Star Wars (Galactika)\|Atenna (Galactika)}}
	\| extra11 = Team Galactika
	\| title12 = ]
	\| note12 = instrumental
	\| length12 = 3:11
	\| music12 = {{hlist\|]\|]\|Ellen Berg Tollbom\|Daniel Caesar\|Ludwig Lindell\|Ashley Alisha\|Cameron Neilson\|Lauren Dyson}}
	\| extra12 = {{hlist\|J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"\|Lee Hae-seul}}
	\| title13 = ]
	\| note13 = instrumental
	\| length13 = 3:11
	\| music13 = {{hlist\|Star Wars (Galactika)\|Woo Bin (Galactika)}}
	\| extra13 = Team Galactika
	\| title14 = Not Shy
	\| note14 = instrumental
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	\| music14 = {{hlist\|Kobee\|Charlotte Wilson}}
	\| extra14 = {{hlist\|Kobee\|Earattack\|J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"}}
	\| title15 = ]
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	\| extra15 = {{hlist\|Lyre\|J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"\|Lee Hae-sol\|Earattack}}
	\| title16 = Loco
	\| note16 = instrumental
	\| length16 = 3:11
	\| music16 = {{hlist\|Star Wars (Galactika)\|Atenna (Galactika)\|Woo Bin (Galactika)}}
	\| extra16 = Team Galactika
	}}		}}

Revision as of 18:46, 29 November 2024

Sophisticated Boom Boom
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Pop-punk, New wave
Years active	1980s
Labels	Piao!, Vesuvius, Guided Missile, Southern Records

Members	Trish Reid Jacquie Bradley Laura Mazzolini Irene Brown

Past members	Libby McArthur

Sophisticated Boom Boom are a Scottish girl group, initially forming in 1981 and disbanding in 1983. The five-piece all-girl act were formed from a group of pals and became a mainstay in the early 1980s Glasgow music scene.

Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of the Undertones, the Bluebells and the Mo-dettes.

History

Beginnings

The band started from five friends from Glasgow deciding to make music together. They took their name, Sophisticated Boom Boom, from the song by American pop girl group, the Shangri-Las. Their early punk/rock influences were Siouxsie and the Banshees and Dolly Mixture.

They performed regularly at the Hellfire Club, a rehearsal space and recording studio on Carnarvon Street in Glasgow. The English radio DJ John Peel went on to champion them and the band performed three John Peel sessions at Maida Vale Studios in London. After building a loyal following in Scotland they made the cover of the music paper, the NME.

Sophisticated Boom Boom were due to support Simple Minds at the Glasgow Barrowlands music venue in 1983 when vocalist Libby McArthur discovered she was pregnant. This led to a 'bedroom meeting' to discuss what would happen with the band and McArthur was told the band would go on without her.

His Latest Flame

This change in lineup (with new vocalist Moira Rankin) led to the group changing their name to His Latest Flame. His Latest Flame released several singles in the late 80's before deciding to call it a day.

Reforming the band

Sophisticated Boom Boom reformed to play at Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, as part of tribute night (named after Strawberry Switchblade’s number one hit, Since Yesterday) to the unsung women pioneers of Scottish pop during the 2018 International Edinburgh Festival.

The band have also reunited to perform at a special one-off gig at the Glasgow music venue, Mono, following the release of the 2024 music documentary, Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands.

Members

Members

Trish Reid - guitar (1981-1983, 2018-2024)
Jacquie Bradley - drums (1981-1983, 2018-2024)
Laura Mazzolini - bass (1981-1983, 2018-2024)
Irene Brown - guitar (1981-1983, 2018-2024)

Libby McArthur – vocals (1981-1983, 2018-2024)

Discography

Compilation albums

Sophisticated Boom Boom - The Complete Sessions Vinyl LP (2024, Last Night From Glasgow)

Twelve tracks from 3 Separate BBC Peel Sessions in 1981, 1982 & 1983.

Track listing

Track listing for *Sophisticated Boom Boom - the Complete Peel sessions*
No.	Title	Length
1.	"White Horses"
2.	"Is It About Sex?"
3.	"Surrender To Me"
4.	"Joe"
5.	"Don't Love Me"
6.	"Hearts On Skates"
7.	"Stalemates"
8.	"Instant"
9.	"Singing Today"
10.	"Jimmy's In Love"
11.	"Next Time"
12.	"Courage"

Legacy

Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, Since Yesterday, which traces the evolution of Scottish girl groups and female-led bands.

References

^ "The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom | Monorail Music". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
^ Roberts, Lesley (30 January 2005). "Gina"s a vamp at heart so it"s about time she set the vamp free". Sunday Mail. Retrieved 29 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Sophisticated Boom Boom". John Peel Wiki. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
Fotheringham, Ann (25 November 2005). "Glasgow's Lucille Ball Ann Fotheringham dines with River City star Libby McArthur". The Evening Times. Retrieved 29 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
"The Complete Sessions 1981-1983". Proper Music. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
Ainslie, Henry (5 September 2018). "Plenty to muse over for girl band political trailblazers". The Evening Times. Retrieved 29 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
"Ex-River City star's 80s girl band reunites". The Evening Times. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
"Sophisticated Boom Boom - The Complete Sessions Vinyl LP". lastnightfromglasgow. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
Ferguson, Brian (20 May 2018). "Film puts spotlight on Scotland's female pop and rock stars". The Scotsman. Retrieved 29 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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