The Waitresses were an experimental new wave band from Akron, Ohio. The group was led by guitarist/songwriter Chris Butler with lead vocals performed by Patty Donahue.
They had minor success in the United States with the song I Know What Boys Like, from their 1982 debut album Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful. I Know What Boys Like was originally released as a single in 1980 but did not chart. In 1982 the song peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100, #23 on Billboard's Top Tracks chart and #14 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report).
The Waitresses also recorded the theme song to the television program Square Pegswhich aired during the 1982–1983 season. Their Christmas song Christmas Wrapping was originally released on the ZE Records album A Christmas Record in 1981, and became a #45 hit in the United Kingdom in 1982. The song was subsequently covered by the Spice Girls in 1998, as the B-side of their single "Goodbye".
members:
Chris Butler
Patty Donahue
Billy Ficca
Dan Klayman
Mars Williams
Dave Hofstra
Ariel Warner
Tracy Wormworth
Ralph Carney
Holly Beth Vincent
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