Fanny (1972): 'Ain't That Peculiar'

A wonderfully rousing, rocking cover of the Marvin Gaye hit song (penned by Smokey Robinson and friends) by the first, self-founded, all-girl rock band to be signed to and release an album on a major record label, FANNY.

I especially love the intro to this track, with Alice's rapid-fire drumming, June's roaring guitar and Jean's thundering bass. Listen to June's Fanny-tastic slide guitar work on this one!

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Before the Runaways, the Bangles, the Go-Gos, etc., there was FANNY.

David Bowie said (Rolling Stone, 29 December 1999):
"One of the most important female bands in American rock has been buried without a trace. And that is Fanny. They were one of the finest... rock bands of their time, in about 1973. They were extraordinary... they're as important as anybody else who's ever been, ever; it just wasn't their time."

This track, 'Ain't That Peculiar,' is from the third album by Fanny, 'Fanny Hill'.

Audio from an original vinyl LP source. Photos from the booklet in the 2002 box set, 'The First Time in a Long Time', which collates the finest first four albums released by Fanny, plus lots of never-before-heard or -released extras.

Fanny were (original lineup, 1969 - 1974):

June Millington - acoustic and slide guitars, vocals
Jean Millington - bass, guitars, vocals
Nickey Barclay - keyboards, guitars, vocals
Alice de Buhr - drums, percussion

For more on the band, go to:

http://www.fannyrocks.com/

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Disclaimer: The video poster is not connected with the band or any of its members as regards creation and posting of the video.

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[sweedlepipe]

The singer has a very smooth voice which seems to glide out of the speakers. This is something I've always liked about this song.

I think the singer is the guitarist.? June?

[stratocastergirl]

A great song performed by great ladies.  Rock on, FANNY!

[mariandelochs]

@tobian84

Uhm, it's actually June Millington singing lead here, as stratocastergirl averred earlier.

[tobian84]

@sweedlepipe, actually the lead singer here is Jean Millington (bassist).

But June (also Millington) had a good voice too, as did Nickey Barclay (keyboardist). And Alice De Buhr (drummer) was good on back-up vocals...just not the greatest _lead_ singer. ;-)

[SpotterOz]

@WWAHP Probably Dakota Fanning or the girl from Red Riding hood to play June

[SpotterOz]

@sweedlepipe Correct

[MrCharcharchar]

well wasnt the fanny i was lookin for but good aweeesame

[episkopi08]

Loved this song in 1972. Love it now!

[sexpistolsdaz]

magic

[sexpistolsdaz]

I wouldnt mind tanning those chicks fannys back on the day they were hot!

[MAXO8122007]

First time in 39 years that ive heard this,brings back great memories

[judex54]

!Me voy a comprar sus discos!