Little Nell

I suspect that everyone reading this blog knows of Little Nell who played Columbia in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', the tap dancing mad person in the gold top hat. Nell was also in other things, of course, including the marvellous 'Rock Follies' and the film, 'Jubilee'. Many of you will probably also know Little Nell as a pop goddess.

I bought the single 'Do The Swim' back in the day (1977?), Nell on the cover of the single frolicking in a kids paddling pool and looking mighty fine. The record was, I think, on cherry red vinyl. It ran the strapline 'Aquatic teenage sex and squalor', perfect for the punk generation. 'Do The Swim' was backed with 'Dance That Cocktail Latin Way' and 'Stilettos and Lipstick'.

Nell's excellent version of 'Fever' along with 'See You Round Like A Record' and 'Beauty Queen' are available on a Rocky Horror CD but did you know there are other versions of those songs, including a long version of 'Fever'? Scoot on over to Nell's World to listen to and download the songs. You can even watch the original video for 'Do The Swim' (no, not the LWT video with the wardrobe malfunction, the proper one). There's also an mp3 of the 'Kids Good' song Nell sang with Beth Porter on Rock Follies. I've just downloaded them and made myself a new CD - 'Little Nell's Fabulous Pool Party!' Scoot on over there and make your own now!

Nell's sound is so infectious and universally happy. Spread the word. We all need some Little Nell in our lives.