Thankfully as usual the Scots and British radio stations played the Waitresses throughout December,not bad for a song that never made the charts but has outlived many xmas songs that did.However its lack of a promo video see,s it ignored on MTV and VH1 top 40 xmas songs,surely a video could be made up to celebrate it,s 25th year and keep the song in the limelight for the next 25years. ps great site.  

What happened to Patty Donahue?? I know she passed on but how and of what?? I loved her voice...in Christmas Wrapping.......it was so wonderful...often thought of how old the recording was and of course the internet helped.......lovely lovely voice. Thanks for the website ..  

Still fresh music. I want to DJ a station and play the cool 80s like I did in the 80s during college radio days  

Great site, Thanx. Love to see what you can do when you REALLY try!  

HEY CHRIS BUTLER!!! When will we FINALLY have "Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful" on CD? It's like the best album EVER! My album is seriously getting worn out. Please, please, please!!! Sincerely, Paul Barnes "Found a cure for hunger yet? Black coffee. Cigarettes!"  

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of Patty Donahue's tragic early death. She was a particularly strong and interesting character in pop music history, and I think that she had more impact than she probably realized. The Waitresses were more than "one hit wonder": they made intelligent, sophisticated and most importantly FUN music that continues to be enjoyed today. I spent a good part of the evening dancing about my house to their King Biscuit Flower Hour live show, enjoying Patty's strong and sassy vibe. You rocked, grrl! Rest in Peace.  

heard on xm satellite radio...love the sound...  

I was at work this morning and the internet station that I listen to happen to play Christmas Wrapping.It makes me really feel how much I miss the 80's. Those were the best of times and the new wave was hot.I wish I could have those music years over again.Long live the 80's......By the way that song Christmas Wrapping,great for the holidays.. Later and Peace......  

Listening to this great song at Christmas time has been a tradition of mine for many years....  

GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER!!  

Thanks for putting up this site. It's excellent. A fine tribute to an underrated band. I only own the Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? LP and the I Could Rule the World if I Could Only Get the Parts EP which I've had since the early 80s...Needless to say, the LP is a classic and should (if it's not already) be "immortalized" on CD format. I first discovered the music of the Waitresses when I was just a pre-teen and just beginning to discover the whole punk and new wave thing. These guys (and gals) were one of the most unique sounding bands going at the time. And "I Know What Boys Like" was not their greatest song- I think everything else on the first LP was actually better than it! Yes, it is THAT good of an album. Sad to hear about Pat Donahue-
a great front woman with a style all her own. Long Live the Waitresses!  

Had to listen to Christmas Wrapping...  

Did the Waitresses have a song named "I had sex with ET last night"? If not, do you know who? Thanks for your time!  

When the Waitresses were touring I was writing for Fine Times out of Wilmington. Since Billy Ficca was from our town I got the editor to go along with a piece (which I have somewhere). I remember I did tape the show, but it was pretty crappy compared to other shows I taped at the Chestnut Cabaret. Interview Patty after the show and the whole band was very friendly, kind of "gee, glad you're interested in us". Anyway just saw Ms. Wormworth in a bass magazine at Borders. Good to see her after so many years.

It's funny that as big as "I Know What Boys Like" was the Waitresses will probably be remember more for "Christmas Wrapping". A clever tune that works. Usually Christmas tunes are throwaways. With Patty gone the tune has just that slight touch of nostalgia every Christmas that they play it on the radio.  

I first heard of the Waitresses after watching that VH1 special "100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders". Their only hit "I Know What Boys Like" is what turned me on to their music and influenced me into ordering and buying one of their compilation albums. They really were/are a great but underrated band. They're one of those acts whose music is refreshing and much better than most of the mainstream stuff played on the radio these days. If I ever were to become a rock recording artist, the Waitresses would definitely be one of my major influences. I detest what happened to Patty, because I can't help thinking and wondering about what could've been if only there were a Waitresses reunion and I'm sorry that she's no longer here. Would've been great, definitely one of the best new wave bands ever.  

I really do love this band. Like woooah to the maxxxx.  

Tonight on a local cable show called drinking with bob. (See his rants at drinkingwithbob.blogspot.com)he used "Wasn't tomorrow wonderful?" in a skit. Since I owned that record and burnt it out, I decided to see what was available on CD.
I saw the waitresses at my college in 1985 along with Stevie Ray Vaughn on the same stage. Both were very memorable in their own right. I feel very lucky to have seen them both.  

At last! More waitresses fans!!! Keep it up!  

Glad there is this site to check out. I just started listening to "Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful" today, which came out in 1982. I forgot that they did the song "I Know What Boys Like" This is a good album which I have on cassette tape and fun to listen to in the car. Thanks for the site.  

I just taped I Know What Boys Like, with Patty smoking and got on the net to read something about the band (thank above for it). I was shocked to find out what happened to her, but we must remember the great songs that the band had. Along with Superfreak by Rick James, these songs summed up the American new wave 80's scene very well. Thank you to the band - reform perhaps???? Great Site too, as Wikipedia is fantastic, but your site is more personal. Again thanks - you know what Waitresses fans like :)  

Holy Crap! That damn song "I Know What Boys Like" reminds me of everthing I hated about the 80's! (Believe it or not, there WERE actually girls who behaved like the character in the song). BUT, strictly from a music point of view, the band rocked. Anyway "Christmas Wrapping" makes up for "...Boys". The songs are still fun to listen to and it's a shame about Patty. Great site for an underappreciated band.  

Glad to see this site..So unfortunate The Waitresses' didn't get the credit they so deserved. A very talented band!!! It saddens me that Patti has left us. Thanks for the site..  

I stumbled across this band while downloading a few tunes the other day and now I'm hooked.

The sound is so now. They were light-years ahead of themselves and its little wonder their success was limited.  

umm yeah just signing the guest book yo.
good website, good info. bye  

http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/KS/Aco/KSCL-946/

Japanese singer ACO covered I Know What Boys Like:-)  

The Waitresses were an excellent band. I remember them very well from "I Know What Boys Like", and followed their career from there. Very smartly written songs, cleverly performed...I wish they had had bigger success in the US but I suspect they were too good for that :-(
But thank you for putting this site together. They deserve it and it's to your credit that you honored them this way.  

Growing up in the 80s, I've always been aware of the waitresses. Maybe it was the Square Pegs theme from the SJP TV show, or maybe the light radio play of I Know What Boys Like. I recently stumbled across The Best of the Waitresses CD on iTunes. It's amazing music. The lyrics are brilliant and the music is right up there with Blondie and the other greats of the era. Brilliant!  

At this time of year I always play this record over and over at least 10 times and dance around to it. It is so cool. I wish I could play the bass like Tracy  

Can't get the song "Christmas Wrapping" out of my head....had to see who sang it and research the artist on the web. So I stumbled on this site.  

I would love to have a copy of the album "Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?" I have searched for quite a while for it. I saw The Waitresses at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, CA twice and both times were extremely memorable!! I listen to the best of... CD quite a bunch. If anyone has info on how to get the above referenced album, please email me!! Love this site. Thanks for making it for the fans.  

I've been listening to Christmas Wrapping and can't get it out of my head (a good thing)!!! The bass line is AWESOME!!! The Waitresses rule!!!  

Hi, stumbled upon your very nice site while I was browsing for some info on "Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses. I've like the Waitresses ever since I heard "I Know What Boys Like" but it's a real shame that they don't even get any airplay these days on Singapore's only so-called classic hits station. Was very sad to hear that Patty died so young. But you can be sure her spirit lives on whenever a Waitresses song fills the air ... and not only in Christmas!  

"I know what boys like" never hit the US charts? It sure got enough airplay.  

Here's a short, short Xmas film I made that uses part of Christmas Wrapping for a soundtrack:

http://www.anthologise.com/johnvslaura/

Spread the link about!  

Hi Nice site never really knew about the Waitreses but is was nice that someone put it together and intresting that I knew some other tunes,

Jim  

Loved the Waitresses, first heard the title song for Square Pegs in 82 I think. Just requested Christmas Wrapping on local station. I miss the 80's music, everything was good back then, feels weird saying back then.  

great..."Christmas Wrapping" is the best Christmas song, it avoids mawkish sentimentality  

Patty rocks!  

I'd like more information about Patty Donahue. There really doesn't seem to be much out there, especially pictures. This is a good site; I hope you keep up with it.  

your holiday wrapping song is the the only song i like too listen to at christmas ........awesome ...thanks...turning 40...18 days........  

Omg...i'm fiffteen years old and ijust heard your song "i knwo what boys want" on VH1 and since i have heard it i have been looking all oveer for your CDS i never can find them but i will someowhere i love your voice its so awsome well just wanted to let yo uknwo....love ya guys.  

hiya i jus wanna say my mate alexandra her cousin or something is one of the girls in the waitressess how cool!  

"Christmas Wrapping" is a great tune, our family gets a kick out of it when we hear it each season! Sorry to learn of Patty Donahue's lost cancer battle 9 years ago this season; she had a unique voice gone too soon. Glad for the marvelous thing that is audio! Merry Christmas '05!!  

Dear Patricia, Gutin had a dream about you. I googled you and this came up? Are you there,

Love and Kisses Queen Helene  

I love the waitresses!! I like the song SQUARE PEG because I was such a square peg myself!! Long live the waitresses!

NA NA NA NA NA NA na!!  

As I am now in my early 30s I often get reminiscent of time gone by. The summer before 6th grade I saw The Waitresses in the MAKE THE WEATHER video and later that year I saw their BOYS video. I thought Patty was wild! Such a cool chick. I miss the 80s. I knew someone about 12 years ago who swears he was in a hospital and the former lead singer of The Waitresses was his nurse. Interesting huh? Nice site, please keep it up!  

i love this group
 

just checking out your site  

I saw them at a college in Albany, NY in 1983 for $5!!!! Stormy night meant small turn out. Patty sat on the edge of the stage and sang and smoked cigarettes. Great show.  

I thought the food was nice but it better be better next time  

Would anyone out there be willing to share sound files of the Waitresses' rare stuff? Like Slide, Redland, etc.?
THANKS!!  

i lover this song, more than yew.  

We're looking for a job right now. We've got experience working as waitresses and hostesses in restaurants. If there are some open vacances in west Los Angeles, or close to it, please let us know!!
Thank you, have a good day. :)  

Very nice site well done best of luck in near future  

I got to meet the band at an amusement park when they played. In charge of the rides, I got to escort the band around the park to have some fun. What a great bunch of fun loving people! They invited me to come visit them in NY but by the time I moved there, their run was through.  

It is really cool you have this site. I first heard the Waitresses in some crappy teen sex movie "The Last American Virgin". The song was "I Know What Boys Like", of course, and I loved the song, though I hated the movie. I watched Square Pegs all the time too. I play in a bar band (rachelshippo.com) doing lots of 80's pop covers now. I'm going to try to talk them into doing a Waitresses song. It was nice to see the videos and pics. Thanks.

 

I just found the group on Rhapsody. I never knew who sang Christmas Wapping.

Have you ever thought about doing a musical. Your music reminds me of HAIR or RENT. You've already have all the songs just write a story line to tie it all together.

I'd buy a ticket.  

I've come here cuz I can't find none of the CDs in any shops and I don't know anyone who's even hearda The Waitresses. It's almost as if they never existed.Freaks me out!
Anyone heard the Shampoo cover of "..boys want"? They ruined it with their euro pop beats and grotesque orchestral hit keyboards. Almost as if they edited out all the sex. I love Shampoo tho. don't get me wrong.  

GEE I MISS THESE GUYS !!  

was Pattys' neighbor on St. Marks Place..she always had a great smile and hello...I miss her  

I think you'll find if you listen closely to the lyrics of (the newly re-relevant) "Redland" that it's "Redland Redland Everyone" rather than "Redland Redland Everywhere" as so many sites on the goold ol' internet would have you believe. Thank you.  

I came across a live Waitresses album yesterday, and it was so great, I had to know more about the band and what happened to Patty. The Waitresses is such an underrated band. I'm glad this site exists.  

I can rememeber interviewing Patty and the band backstage at the Chestnut Cabaret for Fine Times (out of Wilmington, DE). Billy Ficca was a local boy made good, but seems to have disappeared. Nice bunch of people. "Christmas Wrapping" holds up after all these years. And this is coming from someone who's never been wild about Christmas music. Somewhere I have some shots of me talking to band.  

What can be said about the Waitresses? A staple of pop 80's music culture. I remember watching the 'I know What Boy's Like' video on MTV and hearing all the latest news about the band from Alan Hunter, I remember Square Pegs and the episode they appeared in, and of course hearing them every Christmas on the radio. They have definitely left their mark. Good job on the website! Hope it continues to grow with more goodies on the band.  

I Know what Boys want, is such a great video. When MTV played videos.  

square pegs, baby. Is ther any way i could buy these episoded on dvd? are hey offered anywhere?  

Just found this site...I went to Kent State in the early 80s. It was a great time musically there and my weekend always started with seeing the numbers band. Very cool site.  

waitresses rock!!!!  

I'm 46 years old and it's nice to reminisce about the Waitresses.:)  

My little sis plays the Christmas Wrapping track non-stop over christmas, and to be honest it is great stuff.

I think that the 'cult' following of the Waitresses is a testement to some absolute classics they produced.

Keep up the website, though not the fanciest i have seen, it is great that it is there.

Tak  

LOVED THE BAND SINCE MY ARMY DAYS AROUND LATE 80'S. GOTTA REISSUE THE ALBUMS ON CD THOUGH, I CAN'T WAIT.  

i love their song i know what boys like they are GREAT!!  

"Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful" was the first LP I ever bought (at the tender age of 15) - and I"m still listening to it! (Although, as others have expressed here, it really should be released on CD.) And as for "Square Pegs" ... well, that helped me get through high school. It really meant something listening to the Waitresses back then - and it still does. A big "Hi" to all other Waitresses fans out there. I'm sure you all understand what I'm talking about.  

Thanks for putting together a great site for a band that, despite a couple of classic singles that are kept alive, seems to have been forgotten by most. I wish they'd release "Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful" on cd already! thanks for all the great info.  

i think that there are many more waitress fans than ya think! it is always nice to hear "christmas wrapping" stuck on a holiday alternative sampler or played on 24 hours of holiday songs and it sounds a hell of a lot better than many contemporary holiday songs...i picked up the best of a few yrs ago as my records are all gone and forgot how much i liked songs like "there i go thinking about sex again' and they are all out of liquor, let's find another party " - so sad they cannot be a reunion band 80's with Patty's death = so glad we got to hear the best of it before she is gone - i could rule the world with my waitresses 45 in 82...  

What a wonderful site! The era of the Waitresses was very special to me. It brings back some of the fondest memories of my life and best times too. I am glad their music sounds as great today as it did back in the 80's. Patty Donohue, Merry Christmas wherever you are. Thanks again for a job well done.  

Great 80's band.  

it's weird that even though the song was recorded in l981, I never heard it until the Christmas season of l987! I guess like all great things, it takes a while to become mass appeal. I have to say that this is the only Christmas song I have never gotten tired of...I like it just as much now as when I first heard it l7 years ago!  

I'm one of the two people in the world reading this and I think it's a great website for a great band.

Merry Christmas to you,
Patty Donahue,
wherever you may be.
 

Two people in the world might read this.  

Christmas Wrap is my most favorite holiday song. It has been for as long as I can remember. Unfortunently you rarely here it played on the radio. At work today we were talking about best Christmas song ever and 3 of us chose Christmas Wrap out of 7 employees. Thanks it makes my Christmas.  

Thanks for putting all the great stuff up on the web... I love the Waitresses - especially songs like Redland, Slide, and Jimmy Tomorrow. I hope more from the rare archives can become available ...  

Being x-mas time, Christmas Wrapping is being dusted off and played on the radio. This time when I heard it I reliased that the song has a seriously funky bass line. don't suppose you know where i can find the chords or tabs and is that Tracy on bass?

Great site by the ways!  

Will be requesting "Christmas Wrapping" and the works party tonight ;-)