Blue Cheer cover.  Originally from the 1983 compilation "Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record" and then later featured on the soundtrack to 1984's "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls".

Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record

Out Of Focus

Out Of Focus (1983 non-LP track - Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record)

“Legend (Come On Up to Me)” is a song recorded by Redd Kross for the soundtrack to the 1984 film "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls". Originally written by Joanna Spock Dean for her seminal L.A. punk band Backstage Pass in the mid-1970’s, she also appears here on lead vocals credited under the pseudonym Joanna Spockola McDonald. The mostly-female Backstage Pass had been formed in 1976 and would play extensively in Southern and Northern California on bills with Devo, The Mumps, Wall Of Voodoo, The Nuns, Elvis Costello (opening his first US tour), The Screamers, The Weirdos and others. Other members of the group included such notable musicians as Marina Del Rey (Marina Muhlfriedel), Genny Body (Genny Schorr), Ché Zuro and Holly Beth Vincent. The band dissolved in 1979, but Dean continued to play with a number of local bands as bass player and percussionist and would eventually encounter the young Brothers McDonald in the early 80’s and recognizing their huge potential began managing the band for awhile in the mid-part of the decade.

Originally titled "Desperate Teenage Runaways" as an homage to the legendary girl band of the 70’s, the film was directed by Sin 34 drummer Dave Markey and chronicles the rise and fall of Bunny, Kitty and Patch, three teenage runaways who form an all-girl rock band The Lovedolls. After hooking up with sleazy rock manager Johnny Tremaine, the band achieves a meteoric rise to the top from their drug addled street beginnings but not without a price, as they soon discover. Starring an all-star ensemble cast of punk musicians and Markey’s other club-going friends, the film was shot on super-8 and produced for only the cost of film and processing, with the actors mainly improvising dialogue and real locations and extras being used. Redd Kross was also central to the film’s creation as well, with many current and former members of the band being featured in key roles such as Steve McDonald as Johnny Tremaine, former drummer Janet Housden as Lovedolls member Patch, former guitarists Tracy Lea and Dez Cadena as Tanya Hearst and Flaco (respectively) and a cameo by Jeff McDonald as Tears Brunell. The band also worked on 7 of the 13 songs on the original soundtrack album, either as original Redd Kross songs, or as musicians performing on other artist’s songs. This was only done as an afterthought, as the original performance scenes from the film had used Runaways songs in place of original Lovedolls material, as Markey had no knowledge of sync-rights while making the film. When former Runaways manager Kim Fowley showed up at the opening of Desperate Teenage Runaways and threatened to sue Markey, he agreed to change the title of the film and took out most of the Runaways music that was then replaced with the assistance of the Brothers McDonald and other bands that were associated with the SST label/scene at the time (although bits of The Runaways' “Born To Be Bad” can still be heard in the film). To fill the void left by The Runaways' “Cherry Bomb”, Redd Kross decided to do a cover of “Legend” instead as it has a similar charging guitar riff and overall vibe that was needed, as in the film it is The Lovedolls breakout hit that catapults them to worldwide overnight success.

Tragically, Joanna Spock Dean passed away on May 8, 2024.  

lyrics
Every time you come to town
You pretend you're not around
Can't keep stayin' underground
Little boy from the lost and found

So, come on up to me
Come on up to me 
Your heat is legendary and it's raisin' two degrees
So come on up to me
Come on up to me

Every time you try to hide
You must know it's all been tried
Come and play with me inside
Let's go out and take a little ride
 
So, come on up to me
Come on up to me 
You're really legendary and just raisin' two degrees
So come on up to me
Come on up to me

[guitar solo]

Next time you peek 'round your door
Be prepared for what's in store
You might end up on the floor
A broken nose, you know the score

Desperate Teenage Lovedolls OST (1997 Expanded)

Legend (Come On Up To Me)

Legend (Come On Up To Me) (no dialogue edit) (1984 non-LP track - Desperate Teenage Lovedolls OST)

Luxembourg is taking a progressive step forward by allowing gay men to donate blood, as confirmed by Health Minister Martine Deprez. This reform aligns with the nationalisation of the country's blood donation service. Historically, bans on donations from gay and bisexual men stemmed from outdated HIV screening limitations during the early AIDS crisis. Today, advanced testing and updated regulations focus on individual sexual behavior rather than orientation.

The change comes amid concerns raised by the Luxembourg Red Cross, which reported critically low blood reserves last November. Minister Deprez assured that the necessary regulation is "almost complete," reflecting a growing global shift towards inclusive donation policies. This move not only boosts blood supply but also fosters equality and modernizes public health practices.




What's right: gay men to donate blood in Luxembourg

Dick talks with  Jean Pratschner from Red Cross about the free service of replacing your outdated fire/smoke alarms in your homes. She also talks about the dangers of fires and what could cause them in a home setting.

Clallam Red Cross - Jean Pratschner  12/17/2024

"Sunshine Day" (as performed by The Lovedolls) is the cover of a song originally done by The Brady Bunch. Under it's full title of "It's A Sunshine Day", it first appeared on The Brady Bunch's third studio album 'The Kids From The Brady Bunch' album at the end of 1972 and made it's prime time debut the following month on episode 16 of season 4 called "Amateur Nite" on January 26, 1973.  The Lovedolls rendition is fairly faithful to the original (with some minor lyrical differences) and appears on the soundtrack to the film 'Lovedolls Superstar' on SST Records (1986).  Songwriting is credited on the soundtrack to B. Williams/E. Plumb (a nod to the actors who played the characters of Greg and Jan Brady, respectively on the TV show) but the actual (uncredited) songwriter was Stephen R. McCarthy. 

"The Lovedolls" that the song is credited to is completely fictitious - the group was created for the purposes of the film which documents a Runaways-like all-girl rock band.  Therefore, for the purposes of this track, the band is made up of 'Lovedolls' actress Jennifer Schwartz backed up by Redd Kross who perform all instruments and backing vocals.  They also back up Schwartz on two other "Lovedolls" soundtrack cuts as well: "Beer & Ludes" and "Rex Smith (I Wanna Be a Cholo Chick)" (both also written by RK's Jeff McDonald as well).  (For the remaining two "Lovedolls" songs present on the soundtrack, Schwartz is paired with other musicians like SWA on "The Love Machine" and fellow 'Lovedolls' actress Kim Pilkington on "Now That I've Tasted Blood".)  Interestingly, after 'Lovedolls Superstar' was released, the film did inspire a real-life band named 'The Lovedolls' which featured Janet Housden (drums) and Kim Pilkington (guitar) (who both played those respective parts in the 'Lovedolls' cinematic universe) as well as newcomers Lisa Freeman (vocals) and Abby Travis (bass). The band put one full length album out called 'Love One Another' in 1989 as well as a single in 1990 before parting ways shortly thereafter.

Directed by former Sin 34 drummer Dave Markey, 'Lovedolls Superstar' was the sequel to his film 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' which had become somewhat of a cult-classic after it's original release in 1984. For the sequel, most of the original cast members return (including members of Redd Kross including Jeff & Steve McDonald, as well as former drummer Janet Housden and guitarist Tracy Lea) and with a slight budget increase the quality of the cinematography and narrative structure greatly benefits the film. Besides Redd Kross contributing the title track "Lovedoll Superstar" and the aforementioned "Lovedolls" songs, the soundtrack also features songs by Black Flag ("Kicking 'n Sticking"), Sonic Youth ("Hallowed Be Thy Name"), Meat Puppets ("No Values") and Dead Kennedys ("One-Way Ticket To Pluto").

Lovedolls Superstar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1986 expanded CD release edition)

Sunshine Day

Sunshine Day (from the 1986 film 'Lovedolls Superstar')

"Rex Smith (I Wanna Be a Cholo Chick)" is a song by The Lovedolls that appears on the soundtrack to the film 'Lovedolls Superstar' released in 1986 by SST Records.  Written by Jeff McDonald, his band Redd Kross provides the musical accompaniment to the song (alongside 'Lovedolls' actress Jennifer Schwartz on lead vocals).

Directed by former Sin 34 drummer Dave Markey, 'Lovedolls Superstar' was the sequel to his film 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' which had become somewhat of a cult-classic after it's original release in 1984. For the sequel, most of the original cast members return (including members of Redd Kross including Jeff & Steve McDonald, as well as former drummer Janet Housden and guitarist Tracy Lea) and with a slight budget increase the quality of the cinematography and narrative structure greatly benefits the film. Besides contributing the title track, Redd Kross appears in other roles on the soundtrack including backing up the fictitional 'Lovedolls' band on the tracks "Beer & Ludes" (of which Jeff McDonald from the band also wrote) and the aforementioned "Rex Smith (I Wanna Be A Cholo Chick)" as well as a cover of The Brady Bunch's "Sunshine Day". 

B A N D
Vocals – Jennifer Schwartz
Guitar, Bass – Steve McDonald
Drums – Glenn Hollan

REX SMITH (I WANNA BE A CHOLO CHICK)
Written by Jeff McDonald
Published by Bad Papaya Music BMI

Almost got my ass kicked
By a low rider gang
A car full of amazons
They were really insane
Rex was jerking off
And then we ripped them off
The homegirls down in Venice
They were all out to get us

Rock n roll saved my life that's why I'm here today
I wanna be a cholo chick
Queen of the streets don't take no shit
Rock n roll saved my life and that's why I'm here today
Bleach blond bangs and razor blades
Bad ass bitches and bad ass gangs
Bleach blond bangs and razor blades
Bad ass bitches and bad ass gangs

Don't want to rumble
Didn't mean what I said
Please don't take my life
Please don't make me dead

I wanna be a cholo chick
Queen of the streets don't take no shit

Tried to reason they didn't care at all
But I'm the superstar Kitty Kariall
Listen little bitch we have no mercy for you
When some one fucks us up here's what we do

Rock n roll saved my life that's why I'm here today
I wanna be a cholo chick
Queen of the streets don't take no shit
Rock n roll saved my life and that's why I'm here today
Bleach blond bangs and razor blades
Bad ass bitches and bad ass gangs
Bleach blond bangs and razor blades
Bad ass bitches and bad ass gangs

Don't want to rumble
Didn't mean what I said
Please don't take my life
Please don't make me dead

I wanna be a cholo chick
Queen of the streets don't take no shit
I wanna be a cholo chick
Queen of the streets don't take no shit

Rex Smith (I Wanna Be A Cholo Chick)

Rex Smith (I Wanna Be A Cholo Chick) (from the film 'Lovedolls Superstar')

"Beer & Ludes" is a song by The Lovedolls from the soundtrack to the film 'Lovedolls Superstar' released in 1986 on SST Records.  Written by Jeff McDonald, his band Redd Kross provides the musical accompaniment to the song (alongside 'Lovedolls' actress Jennifer Schwartz on lead vocals).

Directed by former Sin 34 drummer Dave Markey, 'Lovedolls Superstar' was the sequel to his film 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' which had become somewhat of a cult-classic after it's original release in 1984. For the sequel, most of the original cast members return (including members of Redd Kross including Jeff & Steve McDonald, as well as former drummer Janet Housden and guitarist Tracy Lea) and with a slight budget increase the quality of the cinematography and narrative structure greatly benefits the film. Besides contributing the title track, Redd Kross appears in other roles on the soundtrack including backing up the fictitional 'Lovedolls' band on the aformentioned track "Beer & Ludes" as well as "Rex Smith (I Wanna Be A Cholo Chick)" (of which Jeff McDonald also wrote) and a cover of The Brady Bunch's "Sunshine Day".

B A N D
Jennifer Schwartz - lead vocals
Jeff McDonald - guitar, backing vocals
Steve McDonald - bass, backing vocals
Robert Hecker - guitar
Janet Housden - drums
Mick Jadestone - lead guitar

Rap by Jeff & Steve McDonald, Jennifer Schwartz, Dave Markey & Janet Housden

BEER & LUDES
Written by Jeff McDonald
Published by Bad Papaya Music BMI

(lyrics)
Backstage lied about your age
But I could tell that you were much older
I was just sixteen, you were pretty burnt out
But I thought you were a fox and that's what love's about
On my way to the top I met you halfway down
You were fallin' so fast heading straight for the ground

[chorus]
I hit the floor, layin' in my puke
Too many beers and I ate too many ludes
Ohnno! (Ohnno!)
Beer & ludes
Rockin' real hard, I feel real good
'Cause I scored some pot in North Hollywood
Ohnno! (Ohnno!)

But stardom made me see that you were much too lame for me
So I dumped you on the spot, left you homeless, stole your pot
So I guess that fame can lead you evil
Just like DIO so medieval

[chorus]
I hit the floor, layin' in my puke
Too many beers and I ate too many ludes
Ohnno! (Ohnno!)
Beer & ludes
Rockin' real hard, I feel real good
'Cause I scored some pot in North Hollywood
Ohnno! (Ohnno!)

Alexandria Axethrasher on guitar!
[guitar solo]

[rap]
My old man hit me yesterday for the last time
Selling mommy's Valium at school
Now I'm crashing on Hollywood Boulevard
Yeah I'm crashing down real hard
Hangin' out on the strip waitin' for my next fix
Man, this is the life for me, stoned and loose at sweet sixteen
I grew up fast in Juvie Hall
By the time I was 14 I had seen it all
Bedknobs and Broomsticks and that's not all
My boyfriend OD'd on beer & ludes
They found him face down in the bathroom at school

Beer & Ludes

Beer & Ludes (from the 1986 film 'Lovedolls Superstar')

Redd Kross wrote this main theme to the 1986 film 'Lovedolls Superstar' (although under the title of "Lovedoll Superstar" no plural).  The band had performed a similar role for 1984's 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' (the film that 'Lovedolls Superstar' was a sequel of) by contributing "Ballad of a Lovedoll" to the original.   Both Jeff & Steve McDonald of the band had prominent roles in both films as did other former and current members of Redd Kross as well as a who's who of the mid-80's Southern California SST punk scene. 

Directed by former Sin 34 drummer Dave Markey, 'Lovedolls Superstar' was the sequel to his film 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' which had become somewhat of a cult-classic after it's original release in 1984. For the sequel, most of the original cast members return (including members of Redd Kross including Jeff & Steve McDonald, as well as former drummer Janet Housden and guitarist Tracy Lea) and with a slight budget increase the quality of the cinematography and narrative structure greatly benefits the film. Besides contributing the title track, Redd Kross appears in other roles on the soundtrack including backing up the fictitional 'Lovedolls' band on the tracks "Beer And Ludes" and "Rex Smith (I Wanna Be A Cholo Chick)" (of which Jeff McDonald from the band also wrote) as well as a cover of The Brady Bunch's "Sunshine Day". Interestingly, while 'The Lovedolls' (the band in the film) was simply a made-up faux Runaways-like all-girl band created for the purposes of the film's plot, after 'Lovedolls Superstar' was released it did inspire a real-life band named 'The Lovedolls' which featured Janet Housden (drums) and Kim Pilkington (guitar) (who both played those respective parts in the 'Lovedolls' cinematic universe) as well as newcomers Lisa Freeman (vocals) and Abby Travis (bass). The band put one full length album out called 'Love One Another' in 1989 as well as a single in 1990 before parting ways shortly thereafter.

Song written by Jeff McDonald
Published by Bad Papaya Music BMI

BAND
Jeff McDonald - Guitar, Vocals
Steve McDonald - Bass
Robert Hecker - Guitar
Mick Jadestone - Lead Guitar
Glenn Hollan - Drums

(P) and (C) 1986 SST Records

(lyrics)
LOVEDOLL SUPERSTAR

Superstar, Lovedoll Superstar
Superstar, Lovedoll Superstar

I don't know why they left us, Oh God where did they go
But they'll be back you know they can't leave us this way

Patch found Jesus, Bunny was hit
Kitty quit life cause she was through with it
But we will pray and know they'll get together someday

Superstar, Lovedoll Superstar
Superstar, Lovedoll Superstar

It seems one day Patch discovered Kitty Karryall asleep in the gutter
She grabbed her back and said she liked to do it again
Fame and fortune nearly killed me we can't go on without Bunny
But Alex is back and she's been off drugs for nearly a year, yeah a year

No one can stop us now so don't even try
You can't kill a lovedoll babe cause superstars they don't die

Superstar, Lovedoll Superstar
Superstar, Lovedoll Superstar

Lovedoll Superstar

Lovedoll Superstar (from the 1986 film 'Lovedolls Superstar')

Escape From LA

Octavia

Octavia (from 2019 split 7'' with the Melvins)

Mono! Stereo: Sgt. Shonen's Exploding Plastic Eastman Band Request

Rain (from Mono! Stereo: Sgt. Shonen's Exploding Plastic Eastman Band Request) (with Shonen Knife)

"Awake" by The Steven McDonald Group is from their 2002 debut EP 'This Is Not A Rebellion...This Is A Mass Awakening!' on Five Foot Two/Oglio Records.

Written by his brother Jeff McDonald with the intention of it becoming a Redd Kross song, this idea was shelved when the band was put on hiatus after the death of guitarist Eddie Kurdziel in 1999.  Steven obviously thought that there was no reason to not take advantage of such a great song, so recorded his own version of it for his solo group's debut. On November 14, 2009, a video for the Redd Kross version of "Awake" was posted to the official Redd Kross YouTube page confirming a recording date of 1998 for the song.

This Is Not A Rebellion...This Is A Mass Awakening!

Awake

Awake (from 'This Is Not A Rebellion...This Is A Mass Awakening!' EP)

"Ballad Of A Lovedoll" is a song recorded by the band Redd Kross as the main theme for the 1984 film 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls'.  This is the original version of the song that appeared on the soundtrack to the film on Gasatanka Records in 1984 (and then re-released on SST Records the following year).  The song is much more widely known for being included in the track list for the band's breakthrough album 'Neurotica' in 1987, for which it was completely re-recorded with producer Tommy Erdelyi.  

There are various versions of this song that appeared on the myriad editions of the 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' soundtrack over the years... with most including a dialogue excerpt from the film at the beginning of the track and some with another dialogue excerpt at the end.   This version is the 'no dialogue' edit which removes any extraneous soundbites from the film and is based on the original version of the song that appeared on the original Gasatanka soundtrack vinyl release. (In that version, you are able to hear the complete 'cold end' of the song without it getting cut off by the dialogue snippet that leads into the next track.)

Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

Ballad Of A Lovedoll (1984 soundtrack version)

Ballad Of A Lovedoll (1984 soundtrack version) (no dialogue edit with cold end)

This is a live version of the song "Annette's Got The Hits" by the band Redd Kross.  It originally appeared on Flipside Vinyl Fanzine Two in 1985 as well as 'The Best Of Flipside Vinyl Fanzines' compilation double-CD (Flipside/Gasatanka, 1993).  Erroneously credited to Red Cross, although by this point the band had already officially renamed the group to Redd Kross.

Annette's Got The Hits (live) (1985 non-LP track - Flipside Vinyl Fanzine Two)

Aftershocks continue to shake the people of Myanmar, where millions remain in desperate need of aid, a full month since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed more than 3,800 people and injured another 5,100.

Speaking from the capital Yangon, UN partner IFRC’s Nadia Khoury said that the latest aftershock on Sunday measured 4.4 on the Richter scale.

“This is provoking widespread fear within a population already traumatized and also fear within the responders themselves,” said Ms. Khoury, Head of Delegation in Myanmar for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Myanmar quake: one month since disaster, ongoing aftershocks spread fear

In a world increasingly defined by protracted crises and mass displacement, the urgent need to protect the safety, dignity and rights of vulnerable populations has never been more pressing. This year’s Red Cross Oration will tackle the challenges faced by individuals displaced by violence, the protection of human dignity under extreme circumstances, and the evolving role of global institutions in ensuring that these crises are met with meaningful solutions.

Hear from two globally recognised experts who are at the forefront of the fight to protect vulnerable populations in conflict. With experience in the courtroom, on the ground in crisis zones, and at the policy table, they will explore the complex challenges of safeguarding human dignity and holding perpetrators accountable in times of war.

Safeguarding the Vulnerable in Conflict

This week on the ENA Podcast Blast, meet an Australian ED nurse who is one of only 35 globally to receive a prestigious international honor; learn how patient in West Virginia knew her life was saved by an emergency nurse; and find out which ENA staff member is headed to fencing at a world-class level. Florence Nightengale Award: https://bit.ly/4fdpq8M West Virginia DAISY Recipient: https://bit.ly/41cDtW1 Fencing World Championships: https://bit.ly/4m7Shxb

ENA Podcast Blast - July 25, 2025

Aaron joined us on air to discuss the upcoming trainings that the red cross is offering to the public. 

Hometown Voices - Disaster Program Specialist at American Red Cross of the Permian Basin Area Chapter Aaron Gomez

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