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Well, the Shaggs are a wonder to us all, but that "all" does not seem to encompass very many people. If you have heard the Shaggs and have anything to say about them or just want to list your favorite track (or maybe I should says favoriteS as who could choose?!?!?), be my guest (literally) and sign-in. The "email" field is optional and if you do fill it in, your name will become an email link. If not, I guess we (the royal "we" of course) cannot hold it against you. :)

Other shaggs fans:

[87] jeff ware (August 01, 2010 at 13:19 EST) from WV
found site from: Other/none of the above
No matter how much you think you know about music, even if you've been made to read Donald J. Grout's A History of Western Music from cover to cover, the Shaggs will make you realize we know nothing. We should all just go back to square one and start over

[86] Maxximus Prime (July 23, 2010 at 01:56 EST) from Boise, ID
my buddy told me about The Shaggs from a movie with John Cusack in it that mentioned this band as a part of America's biggest musical influences alongside Led Zepplin, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd and such

[85] Sohan (July 20, 2010 at 08:39 EST) from China
so-han.com - found site from: Google
I just heard the shaggs for the first time and I can't stop listening to them. The first time I heard them it was "What Should I Do". I said "What is this?? it sounds like backwards music!" You can't fake music like that.

[84] ian (July 06, 2010 at 20:24 EST) from northampton , england
found site from: A non shaggs related web site
the band were mentioned in " octopus pie " , a great webcomic ( check it out ! ) so i had to find out more . what a refreshing change from what the radio plays day in , day out . honest music from the heart . i love it .

[83] Darth (March 01, 2010 at 20:17 EST) from Canada
found site from: Wikipedia
There is something strange about this music. Something strange, yet... compelling.

The story behind the music is also strange. This story informs, even validates (perhaps) the music.

What's beyond question is the innocence of it, the naivete, and yes, the purity. It is that, finally, which validates the unique achievement of the Shaggs.

God bless you all.

[82] Haywood (February 13, 2010 at 17:28 EST) from Canada
The Shaggs are pure music, pure innocence, and I always feel happy after listening to them. Whenever I need a smile, I throw on the Shaggs.

I DO have a question which I hope can be answered here. Does the RCA Victor "Philosophy" CD contain the "remixed" versions of the songs? Cub Koda's review states that its the original mix, while the RCA liner notes specify a remix engineer credit. I'm confused. Please help.

[81] Billy Drew (January 10, 2010 at 18:44 EST) from Granite City, Illinois
www.williamdrew.com - found site from: Wikipedia
To me, The Shaggs represent a 1960s 'Grapes of Wrath' musicianship. Their surge of popularity is a testiment to society's ability to appreciate artistic spirit, void of commercial pretense.

[60] Tex Waggoner (October 06, 2009 at 02:10 EST) from Texas
www.waggoner.ws - found site from: A friend told me about it
Your music is very healing

[9] James (July 27, 2009 at 11:14 EST) from Canada
found site from: Google
I finally found a copy of "Rev-Ola". The music you made is so true, honest and pure. Favorates are "My Cutie", the origianl version of "My Pal Foot Foot" and "You're Something Special To Me".

[7] Felicia (May 06, 2009 at 23:49 EST) from Middlesex,UK
found site from: Google
Look forward to finally hearing the CD, as I've read about the girls for some years. I'm taking the plunge. As a cat-lover, I'm particularly intrigued by 'Foot Foot'. I heard an excerpt from the 'Philosophy' title track and couldn't quite believe my ears. More interesting and passionate than Britney. You girls rocked!

[6] carlos (May 05, 2009 at 17:19 EST) from mexico d.f.
THE SHAGGS SON EL MEJOR GRUPO DE LA HISTORIA, EL MEJOOOOOOOOOOOR DEL MUNDO

[4] mike (April 25, 2009 at 21:13 EST) from long island
found site from: Google
I am haunted by these songs; even in the upbeat nature of some of the lyrics I hear sadness and isolation in the presentation, in the way the words are lisped, with Helen the drummer in a world of her own. There is no sarcasm here or pretense of talent, merely a truth of place, an Auschwitz of the mind. I hope someone makes a really good movie about 'The Shaggs' so group members can have a little jack in their old age.

[2] Thorsten (March 24, 2009 at 23:45 EST) from Germany
found site from: A friend told me about it
Very nice Site.

[1] Solomon (March 22, 2009 at 11:55 EST) from Raleigh, NC
www.SQLsharp.com/ - found site from: Other/none of the above
The Shaggs are great!!

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