Teen Queens
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in Sydney, Australia |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Key people | Roxanne Clarke, Kellie Crawford, Liza Witt |
| Products | Pop music albums and singles |
Teen Queens was an Australian female pop trio established in 1991, consisting of model-singer-actresses Roxanne Clarke, Kellie Crawford, and Liza Witt. During the period from 1992 to 1993, they secured four singles within the ARIA top 100 charts, all covers: "Be My Baby" (peaking at No. 6), "I Can't Help Myself" (No. 28), "Love How You Love Me" (No. 14), and "Baby It's You" (No. 91). Their first album, Get Happy!, was released in November 1992 and reached No. 36 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The group dissolved in 1993. Notably, their tracks "I Can't Help Myself" and "Love How You Love Me" earned nominations for Engineer of the Year at the 1993 ARIA Awards.
Background
Originating in Sydney in 1991, Teen Queens was formed by Roxanne Clarke, Kellie Crawford (formerly Hoggart), and Liza Witt, who brought together experience in modeling, singing, and acting. Initially conceived as a 1960s-inspired television pilot by the creators behind E Street, the project was ultimately declined. Nevertheless, the trio transitioned into a dance-pop ensemble.
Their rendition of the Ronettes' "Be My Baby", released in May 1992, climbed to No. 6 on the ARIA Singles Chart, marking their breakthrough in the music industry. The debut album Get Happy!, distributed through Westside Records/Phonogram in November 1992, featured covers of classic '60s hits and attained a peak position of No. 36. Although critical opinions varied—with some critics labeling it as manufactured pop—the album supported several singles that charted successfully.
In addition to their music releases, Teen Queens lent their vocals to a Coca-Cola television commercial and made guest appearances on E Street, blending their musical efforts with television exposure. Following singles included The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself" (which reached No. 28) and The Paris Sisters' "Love How You Love Me" (peaking at No. 14), the latter featured during a wedding episode of E Street. Their last single, a cover of The Shirelles' "Baby It's You", reached No. 91 in April 1993. They performed this song on the TV program Midday prior to releasing their second album, Get Happy! II, in July 1993—shortly before disbanding.
After Teen Queens
After disbanding in 1993, each member embarked on individual paths.
Crawford went on to co-found the children’s music ensemble Hi-5, which operated from September 1998 until December 2008, also starring in its related television series.
Witt appeared on television shows such as Good Morning Australia and Mornings with Kerrie-Anne, and from 2006 began hosting an online shopping channel.
Clarke partnered with her brother PJ Clarke to launch 'Detour', a performing arts agency based at Brent Street Studios in Sydney between 1998 and 2003. They helped nurture numerous performers and produced entertainment for various events. Currently, Clarke collaborates with PJ at Jeep Management Pty Ltd located in Sydney.
Members
- Roxanne Clarke
- Kellie Crawford
- Liza Witt
Studio albums
| Album Title | Release Information | Highest Chart Position | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||||
| Get Happy! |
|
36 | ||
| Get Happy! II |
|
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| "—" indicates titles that did not chart or were not issued in that region. | ||||
Singles
| Single Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Position | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| "Be My Baby" | 1992 | 6 | Get Happy! |
| "I Can't Help Myself" | 28 | ||
| "Love How You Love Me" | 14 | ||
| "Baby It's You" | 1993 | 91 | Non-album single |
ARIA Music Awards
| Year | Work Nominated | Award Category | Outcome | Competitor Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "I Can't Help Myself" | Engineer of the Year | Template:Nom | Yothu Yindi – "Dharpa" and "Tribal Voice" |
| "Love How You Love Me" | Template:Nom |