The appeal of Western female duos: Recommended popular songs and classics
When you hear “a female duo making waves,” what kind of act comes to mind?
In Japanese music, you might quickly think of pop, rock, or idol duos, but when it comes to Western music, names may not pop up as readily.
This time, we’ve focused on female duos in Western music and researched a variety of classic tracks across eras and genres—rock, pop, soul, R&B, and more!
Articles on this theme are rare, and you might discover some amazing female duos you didn’t know existed.
Enjoy this opportunity to dive in!
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The Appeal of Western Female Duos: Recommended Hits and Classics (21–30)
SunshineCourt Yard Hounds
Court Yard Hounds is a country and folk music duo formed by sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, who are also known as members of the Dixie Chicks.
This track was released as a single in 2013.
Since YesterdayStrawberry Switchblade
A track released in 1984 by Strawberry Switchblade, a Scottish new wave duo.
It became a hit in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and other countries.
It was inspired by Jean Sibelius’s 1919 piece “Symphony No.
5 (Third Movement).”
ShineBooty Luv
Booty Luv was a British dance duo active from 2006 to 2013.
This track is a club mix version of a song originally released by Luther Vandross, and it came out in 2007.
It became a hit in various European countries.
BulletsRebecca & Fiona
Rebecca & Fiona are a Swedish DJ and producer pop music duo active since 2010.
They are also well known for collaborations with artists such as Kaskade.
This track was released in 2011 and reached No.
29 on the Swedish charts.
Not Gonna Get Ust.A.T.u.
A track released in 2003 by the Russian music duo t.
A.
T.
u.
It was performed at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The original version was released in Russian under the title “Nas Ne Dogonyat.”
19 and CrazyBomshel
A track that sings about the lifestyle of the late teens.
Released in 2009 by the American country music duo Bomshel, it’s a mid-tempo track that reached No.
33 on the U.
S.
charts.
WaterfallWendy & Lisa
Wendy & Lisa are a music duo formed in Los Angeles in 1986.
They are also known for composing music for TV shows and films, and have won an Emmy Award.
This track was released in 1987 and became a hit in the United States and several European countries.