Listen Up! Dynamic Duo Edition
This week, Listen Up!, our music column, celebrates music duos. From Simon & Garfunkel to Sonny and Cher to the White Stripes, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best two-person bands. Tell us what you think of the playlist and leave suggestions in the comments.
By
Alejandro Salinas
The Mates of State show tonight at the Black Cat—for which tickets are still available— got us thinking: What are some other great music dynamic duos? Modern day acts like Outkast, the White Stripes and Tegan and Sara, as well as golden oldies like Simon & Garfunkel and Sonny and Cher immediately come to mind, but what are some less obvious examples? Tell us in the comments, and we’ll add your suggestions throughout the day.
We’ve started off the playlist with a couple of songs. Enjoy, and don’t forget to drop us a line in the comments.
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Comments
What a shame that Flat Duo Jets don’t top the list. They had more soul, power and drive than anyone else on the list, and Dexter Romweber continues to play real rock n roll without hardly any recognition. Don’t believe me? Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BvKB-eOR9M
WATCH THE WHOLE THING!
Posted by: Gunslinger, Nov 11, 2008 05:31:11 PM
Aztec Two-Step!
Posted by: Lisa, Nov 11, 2008 03:49:36 PM
I’d also add The Weepies, Little Jackie, the Ting Tings and Captain & Tenille (don’t judge).
Posted by: Jolly, Nov 11, 2008 12:54:15 PM
Oh man, I completely forgot about T.A.T.U.
Posted by: jesseka, Nov 11, 2008 12:45:04 PM
Dresden Dolls
Posted by: Allison, Nov 11, 2008 12:27:31 PM
Viva Voce
High Places
Posted by: Lori, Nov 11, 2008 12:24:34 PM
also:
Tom Tom Club
Wye Oak
Two Gallants
Posted by: J. Tom, Nov 11, 2008 12:10:01 PM
Dean and Britta!
Posted by: Catherine, Nov 11, 2008 12:07:52 PM
Oh also. Er. t.A.T.u.
Posted by: Catherine, Nov 11, 2008 12:03:43 PM
Eurythmics
Jan & Dean
Daft Punk
Righteous Brothers
Watson Twins
Everly Brothers
MGMT
Posted by: Berg, Nov 11, 2008 12:00:43 PM
Eurythmics
Jan and Dean
Righteous Brothers
The Watson Twins
Daft Punk
Tenacious D
Posted by: Berg, Nov 11, 2008 11:58:40 AM
-Gillian Welch
-Beach House
-Robert Plant/Alison Krauss
-Ike & Tina Turner
-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
-Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (Endless Love)
-Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue (Where the Wild Roses Grow)
...for starters
Posted by: J. Tom, Nov 11, 2008 11:49:10 AM
Roxette. Duh!
Posted by: Catherine, Nov 11, 2008 11:49:07 AM
Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Posted by: Matt, Nov 11, 2008 11:17:14 AM
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