The Quick were an English new wave pop duo that consisted of vocalist Colin "Col" Campsie and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane. Their greatest success in the US came in 1981 when their song "Zulu" spent two weeks at No. 1 on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Career

McFarlane and Campsie originally met in California in 1978 and began working together when they returned to England, teaming up with guitarist/keyboardist Ivan Penfold and drummer Graham Broad. Augmented by guitarists Rob Greene and Danny McIntosh Jr., the band initially christened themselves Grand Hotel and in early 1979 released one album for CBS UK under the title Do Not Disturb. Later that year, Campsie and McFarlane resurfaced as The Quick.

Girls Can't Help It

In the early 1980s, Campsie and McFarlane put together a pop act, made up of Belinda “Billie” Adams, Katy Lynne and Peggy Sue Fender, and called them Girls Can't Help It. After their debut single "Baby Doll" was a top ten hit on Billboards Disco/Dance chart, they signed to Sire Records and released a version of "Rhythm of the Jungle".

Discography

Albums

  • 1981: On the Uptake
  • 1982: Fascinating Rhythm
  • 1984: International Thing
  • 1986: Wah Wah

Singles

  • 1979: "Sharks Are Cool, Jets Are Hot"
  • 1980: "Hip Shake Jerk" - AUS No. 12, NZ No. 32
  • 1980: "Young Men Drive Fast"
  • 1980: "Ship to Shore"
  • 1981: "Zulu" - US Dance No. 1
  • 1982: "Rhythm of the Jungle" - AUS No. 13,
  1. "The Big Decision"
  2. "Sharon"
  3. "Down the Wire"
  4. "We Can Learn from This"
  5. "Heaven and Earth"

See also

  • Giant Steps (band)
  • List of number-one dance hits (United States)
  • List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart

References