Do-Re-Mi

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Do-Re-MiDo-Re-Mi aka Do-Ré-Mi were an Australian Rock/Pop band formed in Sydney in 1981 when Deborah Conway (lead vocals) and Dorland Bray (drums, percussion, backing vocals) joined Helen Carter (bass, backing vocals) and later recruited Stephen Philip (guitar).[1][2][3] They were one of Australia's most respected and successful post-punk groups, and recorded a self-titled EP in 1982 for independent label Green Records.[1][2] The Waiting Room EP followed in 1983, but neither EP had any chart success.[1] They were signed to Virgin Records and travelled to London to record their first LP, Domestic Harmony in 1985 with Gavin MacKillop producing.[1][2] Domestic Harmony contained their best known song, "Man Overboard" which was a surprise 1985 top 5 hit single.[4][5] It was the first Australian chart hit to include lyrics referring to penis envy and pubic hair.[6] Their follow-up singles and second album, The Happiest Place in Town produced by Martin Rushent, had little chart success.[1][4] After Conway was offered a solo deal by Virgin Records, Do-Ré-Mi disbanded in late 1988.[1][2]