Do-Re-Mi (band)
Do-Ré-Mi (often typeset as Do-Re-Mi or Do Re Mi) was an Australian pop rock band formed in Sydney in 1981 by Deborah Conway (lead vocals), Dorland Bray (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Helen Carter (bass, backing vocals) and Stephen Philip (guitar). They were one of Australia's most respected and successful post-punk groups. Do-Ré-Mi recorded self-titled EP and The Waiting Room for independent label Green Records before signing to Virgin Records and recording their first LP, Domestic Harmony in 1985 with Gavin MacKillop producing. Domestic Harmony achieved gold sales and contained their most played song, "Man Overboard", which was a top 5 hit single in 1985. This song was notable for its lyrical references to penis envy and pubic hair. Do-Ré-Mi's follow-up singles Idiot Grin and Warnings Moving Clockwise reached the Top 100.
Do-Ré-Mi | |
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Do-Ré-Mi, 1985 publicity shot L–R: Stephen Philip, Helen Carter, Deborah Conway, Dorland Bray | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Pop rock, new wave |
| Years active | 1981–1988, 2018–present |
| Labels | Green Records, Larrikan Records, Virgin, Laneway Music |
| Members | Helen Carter Deborah Conway Dorland Bray Stephen Philip |
Their second album, The Happiest Place in Town, produced by Martin Rushent, included the singles "Adultery", "King of Moomba" and "Haunt You", all of which reached the Australian top 100. The band chose to take an extended break in 1988, with Conway pursuing a solo career, and ended up permanently disbanding later in the decade.