Kaydee
Encyclopedia
Kaydee were a four-piece pop rock
band from Kilkenny
, Ireland
which existed between 1994 and 1998. One member in particular, Tara Blaise
, has gone on to have a successful solo career.
, and they were signed by A&R man Thomas Black to their Irish subsidiary Lime Records.
With Lime Records "Cradle" was Kaydee's debut single, released on June 20, 1997 and entered the Irish Singles Chart
at No.18. During the same month Kaydee recorded a four song session for Dave Fanning
's show on RTÉ 2fm
; it was repeated twice during the year.
) joined Kaydee on vocals from the Wilde Oscars. By this stage Kaydee had changed bassist as well; Bob Murphy had left in early 1997 and was replaced by Mark McCorry, from Purple Ocean.
The band had already recorded what would become their debut album, with Jan Kealy on vocals, so they re-recorded the vocal tracks using Tara Egan-Langley's voice. The band released their third single, "Mr. Sweeney", on April 17, 1998, followed later by their fourth, "Seven Days" on July 3, 1998. Their debut album Stop! I'm Doing it Again (produced by Paul Staveley O'Duffy
) was released on August 18, 1998, along with the re-recorded version of "Cradle" as a single.
Kaydee finally decided to disband in October 1998.
has gone on to have a successful solo career. Bob Murphy and Jan Kealy got married in 2000 and now both play in One Week of Days
.
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band from Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a city and is the county town of the eponymous County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is situated on both banks of the River Nore in the province of Leinster, in the south-east of Ireland...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
which existed between 1994 and 1998. One member in particular, Tara Blaise
Tara Blaise
Tara Blaise is an Irish female pop, folk, rock singer. The eldest of six children, Blaise was born in London, but at the age of three moved with her parents to Ireland and grew up in the rambling hills of Aughrim County Wicklow....
, has gone on to have a successful solo career.
Beginnings
In 1994, Jan Kealy, Bob Murphy, Kevin Bruce, and Joey Shore started a band called Kaydee, taking the name from the initials 'K.D.'. The lead singer Jan Kealy had been writing songs since the age of thirteen and in an interview with Radio Kilkenny on June 28, the guitarist Kevin Bruce cited My Bloody Valentine as one of his influences. The band played many times at the Pumphouse Pub and various other venues in Kilkenny. In 1994 the band sent a demo tape to and played a showcase for EMIEMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
, and they were signed by A&R man Thomas Black to their Irish subsidiary Lime Records.
With Lime Records "Cradle" was Kaydee's debut single, released on June 20, 1997 and entered the Irish Singles Chart
Irish Singles Chart
The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured...
at No.18. During the same month Kaydee recorded a four song session for Dave Fanning
Dave Fanning
Dave Fanning is an Irish rock journalist, DJ, retired film critic and veteran broadcaster. He currently hosts The 11th Hour on RTÉ Two and two radio shows: Drivetime with Dave on RTÉ Radio 1 and The Dave Fanning Show on RTÉ 2fm. He also fills in for other presenters on RTÉ Radio, including acting...
's show on RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ 2fm, or 2FM as it is more commonly referred to, is Raidió Teilifís Éireann's second national radio station. It broadcasts popular music programming aimed at a young Irish audience.- History :...
; it was repeated twice during the year.
New singer, to the end
Kaydee released their second single, "Falling Down", on September 5, 1997, just before Jan Kealy left the band. In October 1997, Tara Egan-Langley (now better known as Tara BlaiseTara Blaise
Tara Blaise is an Irish female pop, folk, rock singer. The eldest of six children, Blaise was born in London, but at the age of three moved with her parents to Ireland and grew up in the rambling hills of Aughrim County Wicklow....
) joined Kaydee on vocals from the Wilde Oscars. By this stage Kaydee had changed bassist as well; Bob Murphy had left in early 1997 and was replaced by Mark McCorry, from Purple Ocean.
The band had already recorded what would become their debut album, with Jan Kealy on vocals, so they re-recorded the vocal tracks using Tara Egan-Langley's voice. The band released their third single, "Mr. Sweeney", on April 17, 1998, followed later by their fourth, "Seven Days" on July 3, 1998. Their debut album Stop! I'm Doing it Again (produced by Paul Staveley O'Duffy
Paul Staveley O'Duffy
Paul O’Duffy is a British record producer, composer, mixer. He is best known for producing Swing Out Sister's Grammy-nominated multi-platinum debut album, for his BMI nomination as 'Producer of the Year' in 1987, and work with John Barry and other film score producing...
) was released on August 18, 1998, along with the re-recorded version of "Cradle" as a single.
Kaydee finally decided to disband in October 1998.
Present
Tara BlaiseTara Blaise
Tara Blaise is an Irish female pop, folk, rock singer. The eldest of six children, Blaise was born in London, but at the age of three moved with her parents to Ireland and grew up in the rambling hills of Aughrim County Wicklow....
has gone on to have a successful solo career. Bob Murphy and Jan Kealy got married in 2000 and now both play in One Week of Days
One Week of Days
One Week of Days are a husband and wife duo from Kilkenny, Ireland.-History:Bob and Jan had worked together in other groups including Kaydee. In 2000, the couple married and becan recording their album "Who You Really Are" under the name One Week of Days....
.
Members
- Tara Egan-Langley (vocals)
- Kevin Bruce (guitar)
- Mark McCorry (bass)
- Joey Shore (drums)