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)
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.
FantasyAppleton
Active from 2002 to 2005, Appleton is a Canadian pop music duo composed of sisters.
This track is their debut single, released in 2002, and it became a hit across various European countries, reaching No.
2 on the UK charts.
The Allure of Western Female Duos: Recommended Popular Songs and Classics (31–40)
Uptown Top RankingAlthea & Donna
A track released in 1977 by Althea & Donna, a reggae vocal duo of Jamaican teenagers.
It incorporates various regional slang and was inspired by Alton Ellis’s 1967 track “I’m Still in Love With You.”
Yes Sir, I Can BoogieBaccara
A track by Baccara, a Spanish vocal duo formed by Mayte Mateos and Maria Mendiola, who were originally flamenco dancers and sang traditional songs for tourists.
Released in 1977, it reached No.
1 on the charts in several European countries.
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days)The Judds
A track by The Judds, an American country music duo consisting of a mother and daughter.
Released in 1986, it reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
It has been covered by artists such as Melinda Schneider and Beccy Cole.
ToxicThe Chapin Sisters
Comprising sisters, The Chapin Sisters are an American folk-rock duo.
Their sound is known for incorporating elements of Appalachian and classic country rock as well as pop music.
This track is a cover of Britney Spears’s 2004 hit.
I Am, I FeelAlisha’s Attic
Alisha’s Attic was a British sister music duo active from the 1990s to the early 2000s.
They were nominated for awards such as the Brit Awards and the Ivor Novello Awards.
This track was released in 1996 and became a hit in several European countries.