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Camille West

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Camille West is an American satirical folk singer-songwriter.[1][2][3] She was a member of Four Bitchin' Babes from 1997 to 2004.[3] Her songs include "L.A.F.F. (Ladies Against Fanny Floss)", a protest song about bathing suits that are not designed to accommodate women's bodies; "B.O.B. (Battery Operated Boyfriend)", an ode to vibrators; "The Nervous Wreck of Edna Fitzgerald",[4] a parody of Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"; and "Viagra in the Waters",[4][5] which was voted "Funniest Song of the Year" on the Dr. Demento radio show in 2000.[6]

West grew up in Queens.[6]

Discography

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  • Suburban Mother from Hell (1992)
  • Mother Tongue (1995)[7]
  • Diva's Day Off (1999)

References

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  1. ^ Walters, Neal; Mansfield, Brian, eds. (1998). MusicHound Folk: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink. ISBN 9781578590377. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Jaramillo, Melissa (January 31, 1991). "Keep an eye on Camille West". The Post-Star. Glens Falls, New York. p. B5. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Harris, Craig "Camille West Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved November 16, 2013
  4. ^ a b Ceceri, Kathryn (August 20, 2003). "West plays favorites, hints of new directions". The Post-Star. Glens Falls, New York. p. D4. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  5. ^ Dalin, Anne Safran, ed. (2002). Life's a Stitch: The Best of Contemporary Women's Humor. Random House Reference. pp. 238, 310. ISBN 9780375719707. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Morris, Stacey (March 9, 2001). "A Babe Comes Full Circle". The Post-Star. pp. D1. Retrieved February 25, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. and "Humor Plays Key Role in West's Work". The Post-Star. March 9, 2001. pp. D4. Retrieved February 25, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Schultz, David; Linderman, Shawn (ed.) (1996). "Mother Tongue – Camille West". Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange. Three Rivers Folklife Society. Retrieved February 24, 2019. {{cite web}}: |first2= has generic name (help)
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