Stretch Princess
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | London , England, United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Stretch Princess—also known simply as Stretch—was an alternative rock group originating from London, England in 1996. The ensemble consisted of Jo Lloyd handling vocals, bass, and piano, James Wright on guitar, and Dave Magee playing drums. Their discography includes two studio albums: Stretch Princess released in 1998 and Fun with Humans in 2002.
History
Before forming the band, Jo Lloyd performed music informally and later connected with drummer Dave Magee. They advertised for a guitarist in a UK music publication, which led to the addition of James Wright, an Australian newcomer to England. After Wright's successful audition, the trio formally established the band in 1996.
Facing challenges integrating into the Britpop-heavy music landscape of the UK, the group decided to move to the United States, where they continued their musical activities.
In 2002, their single "Freakshow" from the album Fun with Humans achieved a peak position of number 30 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
Songs in popular media
From their debut album, the track "Universe" was featured in the premiere episode of Season 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, while "Time and Time Again" was included in the Season 2 premiere of Smallville. The song "Sugar" appeared in two 1999 films—Passport to Paris and She's All That—notably during a beach volleyball scene.
The lead single "Sorry," which preceded their first album, was part of the British compilation Discovered '97. It reached number 27 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart in 1999. Additionally, "Sorry" was used during a graduation scene and closing credits in the movie Teaching Mrs. Tingle, also serving as the opening track on that film’s soundtrack released by Capitol Records. The song featured in Season 1, Episode 17 of The West Wing during a diner sequence.
The track "Oooh!" was selected as the theme song for the German television series Mein Leben & Ich, which aired from 2001 to 2009. Both "Sorry" and "Oooh!" were included in the soundtrack of the 2001 film The Shrink Is In, starring Courteney Cox and David Arquette.
Discography
- 1998: Stretch Princess
- 2002: Fun with Humans