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Scissor Sisters

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A genre- and gender-defying mix of rock, pop, and dance inspired by burlesque, drag queens, and glam rock, New York's Scissor Sisters made a splash in late 2003/early 2004 with their neon-bright reimagining of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb," the B-side to the band's first single, "Electrobix." The song made quite a name for the band, which featured singers Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, keyboardist/bassist Babydaddy, guitarists Del Marquis and Derek G, and drummer Paddy Boom: along with becoming the calling card that got the band signed to spotify:search:label%3A%22Polydor%22 in the U.K., "Comfortably Numb" was heralded Single of the Month by Dazed and Confused and Jockey Slut magazines, named an Essential New Tune by Pete Tong on Britain's Radio 1, and also received considerable play by DJs including Felix Da Housecat and Tiga. Scissor Sisters (whose name is slang for a lesbian sex act) came from the cutting edge of New York's nightlife and gay culture, incorporating elements of burlesque and drag shows, as well as performance art, into their theatrical live shows. This was the perfect setting for their music, which gleaned the best of Elton John, Bee Gees, The B-52's, David Bowie, and many other artists with a campy sense of humor and impeccable style.


After proving themselves one of the city's most dynamic live acts, Scissor Sisters won over British and European audiences on a tour early in 2004 that coincided with the release of their self-titled debut album. That March, they returned stateside for a South by Southwest gig with Junior Senior and The B-52's before returning to the U.K. to tour with Duran Duran in support of the "Take Your Mama Out" single. The band continued to have a busy spring and summer, launching its first U.S. tour in May -- coinciding with the stateside release of Scissor Sisters -- and returning to Europe in June and July. These dates included two gigs supporting Scissor Sisters' spiritual and musical godfather, Elton John, as well as appearances at festivals such as Glastonbury, T in the Park, Roskilde, and the Montreux Jazz Festival. Late that year, Scissor Sisters were nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Record for "Comfortably Numb." The band kept busy with touring and producing remixes during 2005, and returned with new material in fall 2006, when the single "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" hit number one in England. The band's subsequent album, Ta-Dah, also topped the charts in Great Britain. In 2008, Paddy Boom left the group and was replaced by Randy Schrager. After completing and then scrapping an entire set of songs, Scissor Sisters worked with producer Stuart Price for their third album, Night Work, which was released in 2010 and preceded by the power ballad "Fire with Fire." Guests such as Pharrell Williams, Calvin Harris and Azealia Banks gave an edge to 2012's Magic Hour. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi

Genres

: dance pop dance rock

Total plays

721.9 million
Updated on 2025-04-29

Monthly listeners

3,512,339

Followers

592,385

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    London
    99,878 listeners
  2. Australia
    Sydney
    71,983 listeners
  3. Australia
    Melbourne
    66,310 listeners
  4. Australia
    Brisbane
    51,331 listeners
  5. Ireland
    Dublin
    54,437 listeners

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Fire With Fire
Fire With Fire
11,615,695 4:20 2010-01-01
Take Me Out
Take Me Out
7,004,269 4:32 2004-10-11
Any Which Way
Any Which Way
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Baby Come Home
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Mary
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Tits On The Radio
4,709,008 3:14 2004-01-01
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Invisible Light
3,755,532 6:14 2010-01-01
Music Is The Victim
Music Is The Victim
2,855,100 2:58 2004-01-01
Kiss You Off
Kiss You Off
2,840,724 5:03 2006-01-01
It Can't Come Quickly Enough
It Can't Come Quickly Enough
2,809,818 4:40 2004-01-01
Shady Love
Shady Love
2,561,330 3:56 2012-01-01
Keep Your Shoes On
Keep Your Shoes On
2,455,527 2:52 2012-01-01
Whole New Way
Whole New Way
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Lights
Lights
2,343,898 3:36 2006-01-01
Intermission
Intermission
2,338,375 2:37 2006-01-01
SWERLK
SWERLK
2,319,202 5:15 2017-06-09
Lovers In The Backseat
Lovers In The Backseat
2,306,667 3:19 2004-01-01
Return To Oz
Return To Oz
2,195,424 4:38 2004-01-01
Night Work
Night Work
2,133,295 3:08 2010-01-01
Might Tell You Tonight
Might Tell You Tonight
1,913,889 3:20 2006-01-01
Land Of A Thousand Words
Land Of A Thousand Words
1,884,399 3:50 2006-01-01
Better Luck Next Time
Better Luck Next Time
1,847,915 3:08 2004-01-01
Sex and Violence
Sex and Violence
1,731,543 4:10 2010-01-01
Ooh
Ooh
1,657,687 3:29 2006-01-01
Running Out
Running Out
1,566,393 3:09 2010-01-01
Inevitable
Inevitable
1,557,180 3:53 2012-01-01
Somewhere
Somewhere
1,509,642 3:41 2012-01-01
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
1,428,511 3:45 2006-01-01
That's Us / Wild Combination
That's Us / Wild Combination
1,332,116 4:45 2014-10-21
Harder You Get
Harder You Get
1,327,832 3:06 2010-01-01
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
1,277,699 3:48 2012-01-01
Self Control
Self Control
1,273,904 3:12 2012-01-01
The Other Side
The Other Side
1,144,591 4:23 2006-01-01
Year Of Living Dangerously
Year Of Living Dangerously
1,130,166 3:52 2012-01-01
Best In Me
Best In Me
1,097,004 3:44 2012-01-01
Skin Tight
Skin Tight
963,294 3:26 2010-01-01
Night Life
Night Life
941,543 3:37 2010-01-01
Something Like This
Something Like This
912,747 3:02 2010-01-01
Everybody Wants The Same Thing
Everybody Wants The Same Thing
898,749 4:23 2006-01-01
Skin This Cat
Skin This Cat
894,933 2:41 2010-01-01
F*** Yeah
F*** Yeah
822,644 3:03 2012-01-01
The Secret Life Of Letters
The Secret Life Of Letters
815,021 3:48 2012-01-01
Get It Get It
Get It Get It
687,556 3:53 2004-02-02
Let's Have A Kiki - DJ Nita Remix
Let's Have A Kiki - DJ Nita Remix
657,734 6:54 2012-01-01
The Skins
The Skins
642,792 2:53 2004-02-02
Metemya (feat. Scissor Sisters)
Metemya (feat. Scissor Sisters)
539,172 3:55 2012-04-02
F*** Yeah - Seamus Haji Remix
F*** Yeah - Seamus Haji Remix
472,341 3:53 2012-01-01
Do The Strand
Do The Strand
466,803 4:14 2021-09-10
A Message From Ms Matronic
A Message From Ms Matronic
353,671 0:31 2004-02-02
Let's Have a Kiki - Jeff Morena's XTC Remix
Let's Have a Kiki - Jeff Morena's XTC Remix
344,909 6:23 2012-11-12
Only The Horses - Extended Mix
Only The Horses - Extended Mix
341,041 4:33 2012-01-01
SWERLK - Martin Sharp Remix
SWERLK - Martin Sharp Remix
317,907 6:14 2017-12-22
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Paper Faces Remix
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Paper Faces Remix
258,625 6:35 2006-01-01
Take Your Mama - Live at Live 8, Hyde Park, London, 2nd July 2005
Take Your Mama - Live at Live 8, Hyde Park, London, 2nd July 2005
246,696 4:52 2005-01-01
She's My Man - Goose Remix
She's My Man - Goose Remix
194,920 6:06 2007-01-01
Mary - AOL Sessions
Mary - AOL Sessions
174,656 4:33 2004-01-01
Let's Have A Kiki - Peter Rauhofer's NYC Bitch Mix
Let's Have A Kiki - Peter Rauhofer's NYC Bitch Mix
167,632 8:20 2012-09-01
It Can't Come Quickly Enough - Edit
It Can't Come Quickly Enough - Edit
149,054 3:32 2003-01-01
Laura - AOL Sessions
Laura - AOL Sessions
137,201 4:03 2004-01-01
Transistor/Elevator Noise
Transistor/Elevator Noise
131,609 4:57 2006-01-01
Transistor
Transistor
131,609 4:57 2007-03-05
Only The Horses - Horsepower Remix
Only The Horses - Horsepower Remix
130,945 6:46 2012-01-01
Invisible Light - US 12"
Invisible Light - US 12"
130,898 7:26 2010-01-01
Get a Job - Scissor Sisters Remix
Get a Job - Scissor Sisters Remix
126,137 6:15 2012-11-02
Only The Horses - Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Remix
Only The Horses - Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Remix
123,000 7:27 2012-01-01
Fire With Fire - Digital Dog Radio Remix
Fire With Fire - Digital Dog Radio Remix
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Take Your Mama - Radio Edit
Take Your Mama - Radio Edit
118,167 3:30 2004-01-01
Let's Have A Kiki - Almighty Club Remix
Let's Have A Kiki - Almighty Club Remix
112,317 6:41 2012-09-01
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Erol Alkan's Carnival Of Light Rework
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Erol Alkan's Carnival Of Light Rework
81,572 8:15 2006-07-01
Backwoods Discotheque II
Backwoods Discotheque II
76,902 4:32 2004-01-01
Only The Horses - Peter Rauhofer's Big Room Anthem Mix
Only The Horses - Peter Rauhofer's Big Room Anthem Mix
74,608 7:24 2012-01-01
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - radio edit (HTLF version (inc' dialogue)
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - radio edit (HTLF version (inc' dialogue)
68,145 4:17 2008-01-01
Let's Have A Kiki - Danny Verde Remix
Let's Have A Kiki - Danny Verde Remix
66,180 6:59 2012-09-01
Laura - Live at Live 8, Hyde Park, London, 2nd July 2005
Laura - Live at Live 8, Hyde Park, London, 2nd July 2005
63,588 3:45 2005-01-01
SWERLK - Zefir Remix
SWERLK - Zefir Remix
63,006 4:39 2017-12-22
Mary - Junkie XL Radio Edit
Mary - Junkie XL Radio Edit
59,993 3:57 2004-01-01
Sunday Drive - Scissor Sisters Remix
Sunday Drive - Scissor Sisters Remix
56,100 6:43 2012-01-01
Sex Exciter
Sex Exciter
54,950 2:55 2010-01-01
Magic Hour - Medley
Magic Hour - Medley
54,358 4:30 2012-01-01
Only The Horses - Louis Brodinski Remix
Only The Horses - Louis Brodinski Remix
53,971 4:38 2012-01-01
Filthy/Gorgeous - Paper Faces Vocal Mix
Filthy/Gorgeous - Paper Faces Vocal Mix
49,239 7:45 2006-01-01
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Linus Loves Vocal Edit
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Linus Loves Vocal Edit
48,489 4:05 2006-07-01
Only The Horses - Morel's Club Mix
Only The Horses - Morel's Club Mix
44,267 7:10 2012-01-01
Bad Shit - (Demo)
Bad Shit - (Demo)
41,611 2:26 2007-01-01
Any Which Way - 7th Heaven Remix
Any Which Way - 7th Heaven Remix
41,313 3:42 2010-01-01
Only The Horses - Peter Rauhofer's Big Room Dub Mix
Only The Horses - Peter Rauhofer's Big Room Dub Mix
40,634 7:09 2012-01-01
Ambition
Ambition
36,441 4:41 2006-01-01
Only The Horses - Guy Scheiman's Club Mix
Only The Horses - Guy Scheiman's Club Mix
36,023 7:23 2012-01-01
SWERLK - Sonic Emblem Remix
SWERLK - Sonic Emblem Remix
35,895 3:41 2017-12-22
SWERLK - Plus Beat'Z Remix
SWERLK - Plus Beat'Z Remix
34,346 7:14 2017-12-22
Hair Baby
Hair Baby
33,747 4:06 2006-12-04
Let's Have A Kiki - The 2 Bears Remix
Let's Have A Kiki - The 2 Bears Remix
32,916 7:18 2012-09-01
Land of a Thousand Words - Junkie XL Remix
Land of a Thousand Words - Junkie XL Remix
32,655 5:20 2006-12-04
Only The Horses - Guy Scheiman's Dub Mix
Only The Horses - Guy Scheiman's Dub Mix
31,101 7:08 2012-01-01
Kiss You Off - Mr Oizo Remix
Kiss You Off - Mr Oizo Remix
30,975 4:18 2007-05-28
Making Ladies
Making Ladies
30,646 4:42 2007-05-28
Only The Horses - Cyantific & Dimension Remix
Only The Horses - Cyantific & Dimension Remix
28,505 4:18 2012-01-01
Rock My Spot (Crevice Canyon)
Rock My Spot (Crevice Canyon)
26,574 3:40 2005-01-01
She's My Man - Goose Remix / Edit
She's My Man - Goose Remix / Edit
24,536 4:20 2007-03-05
Let's Have A Kiki - Olugbenga Edit
Let's Have A Kiki - Olugbenga Edit
22,489 4:43 2012-09-01
Fire With Fire - Rauhofer Reconstruction Mix
Fire With Fire - Rauhofer Reconstruction Mix
19,003 8:53 2010-01-01
Borrowed Time (demo version)
Borrowed Time (demo version)
18,386 4:14 2003-08-23
Land of a Thousand Words - Sebastien Tellier's Run To The Sun Mix
Land of a Thousand Words - Sebastien Tellier's Run To The Sun Mix
17,486 3:58 2006-12-04
Laura - Paper Faces Remix
Laura - Paper Faces Remix
16,799 6:24 2003-08-23
Only The Horses - Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Remix / Radio Edit
Only The Horses - Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Remix / Radio Edit
15,869 4:59 2013-01-01
Laura - Craig C.'s Vocal Dub Workout
Laura - Craig C.'s Vocal Dub Workout
14,438 6:11 2003-08-23
Any Which Way - Carte Blanche Remix
Any Which Way - Carte Blanche Remix
11,815 5:01 2010-01-01
Baby Come Home - Darq E Freaker Remix
Baby Come Home - Darq E Freaker Remix
9,760 4:41 2012-01-01
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Linus Loves Vocal
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Linus Loves Vocal
9,148 5:55 2008-01-01
Filthy/Gorgeous - Martini Bros Mix
Filthy/Gorgeous - Martini Bros Mix
8,999 4:35 2005-01-01
Baby Come Home - Darq E Freaker Instrumental Dub
Baby Come Home - Darq E Freaker Instrumental Dub
6,918 4:39 2012-01-01
Baby Come Home - M Factor Remix
Baby Come Home - M Factor Remix
6,605 7:01 2012-01-01
Lights - Live At The O2, London, UK / 2007
Lights - Live At The O2, London, UK / 2007
3,513 4:07 2007-01-01
I Can't Decide - Live In Vienna 2006
I Can't Decide - Live In Vienna 2006
3,474 2:58 2006-01-01
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Linus Loves Dub
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Linus Loves Dub
2,594 5:52 2006-07-01
Take Your Mama - Live At Benicassim 2006
Take Your Mama - Live At Benicassim 2006
2,193 4:40 2006-01-01
Laura - Live At Benicassim 2006
Laura - Live At Benicassim 2006
1,738 3:43 2006-01-01
Ms. Matronic’s Magic Message
Ms. Matronic’s Magic Message
1,696 0:28 2012-01-01
Available (For You)
Available (For You)
1,567 3:41 2003-08-23
Invisible Light - Siriusmo Remix
Invisible Light - Siriusmo Remix
1,472 4:35 2010-08-15
Mary - Junkie XL Mix
Mary - Junkie XL Mix
1,183 8:47 2004-10-11
Laura - City Hi Fi Remix
Laura - City Hi Fi Remix
1,023 4:24 2003-08-23
Laura - Accapella
Laura - Accapella
< 1000 3:07 2003-08-23
Take Your Mama - National Forest Remix
Take Your Mama - National Forest Remix
< 1000 5:40 2004-03-29
Take Your Mama - Hot Chip Remix
Take Your Mama - Hot Chip Remix
< 1000 5:06 2004-03-29
Take Your Mama - Acappella
Take Your Mama - Acappella
< 1000 4:05 2004-03-29
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Teenage Bad Girl Remix
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' - Teenage Bad Girl Remix
< 1000 4:43 2006-07-01
She's My Man - Mock & Toof Remix
She's My Man - Mock & Toof Remix
< 1000 8:14 2007-03-05
Fire With Fire - Acapella
Fire With Fire - Acapella
< 1000 3:42 2010-01-01
Lights - Acoustic From GCap Gig
Lights - Acoustic From GCap Gig
< 1000 4:00 2007-01-01
Lights - Luomo Remix
Lights - Luomo Remix
< 1000 9:10 2007-01-01
Any Which Way - Live From The Roundhouse
Any Which Way - Live From The Roundhouse
< 1000 4:50 2010-09-20
Baby Come Home - Tim Bran Radio Mix
Baby Come Home - Tim Bran Radio Mix
< 1000 2:52 2012-06-01
Baby Come Home - Original Mix Edit
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