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Carole Pope, lyricist and lead singer of Rough Trade, says her songs try to show all those sex games don't have to be so serious, that you can laugh at them. Group's sound is pure disco
Carole Pope, lyricist and lead singer of Rough Trade, says her songs try to show all those sex games don't have to be so serious, that you can laugh at them. Group's sound is pure disco

Carole Pope, lyricist and lead singer of Rough Trade, says her songs try to show all those sex games don't have to be so serious, that you can laugh at them. Group's sound is pure disco

Date10/28/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Carole Pope; lyricist and lead singer of Rough Trade; says her songs try to show all those sex games don't have to be so serious; that you can laugh at them. Group's sound is pure disco.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0102442F
    Carole Pope, The 30-year-old singer in new wave band Rough Trade prefers futuristic fashions that 'set me apart from the crowd.'
    Carole Pope, The 30-year-old singer in new wave band Rough Trade prefers futuristic fashions that 'set me apart from the crowd.'
    Combs, Erin
    12/21/1979
    Tle half of the Rough Trade rock band relaxes over a bol, Sharon Smith (left), Carole Pope and Jane Cessine first public musical performance in compan(...)
    Tle half of the Rough Trade rock band relaxes over a bol, Sharon Smith (left), Carole Pope and Jane Cessine first public musical performance in compan(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    4/22/1975
    Groovin' in the park, More than 9,000 fans descended on High Park yesterday to rock with Carole Pope, left, and Rough Trade in the second annual free Concerts in the Park series
    Groovin' in the park, More than 9,000 fans descended on High Park yesterday to rock with Carole Pope, left, and Rough Trade in the second annual free Concerts in the Park series
    Cooper, David
    6/9/1985
    A raven-haired Louis XIV, Carole Pope, winner of the 1984 Juno Award for female vocalist of the year, shed black leather for lace and brocade at Rough Trade's concert in Massey Hall
    A raven-haired Louis XIV, Carole Pope, winner of the 1984 Juno Award for female vocalist of the year, shed black leather for lace and brocade at Rough Trade's concert in Massey Hall
    Griffin, Doug
    12/8/1984
    Female Vocalist of the Year: Young Montreal singer-songwriter Luba was a surprise winner over Anne Murray, Dalbello, Carole Pope and Lee Aaron for her self-titled debut album
    Female Vocalist of the Year: Young Montreal singer-songwriter Luba was a surprise winner over Anne Murray, Dalbello, Carole Pope and Lee Aaron for her self-titled debut album
    Darrell, Dick
    11/4/1985
    Carol Pope, Kevin Staples, Rough Trade
    Carol Pope, Kevin Staples, Rough Trade
    Pope, Carole
    10/2/1985
    One of the nice things about getting older is that you don't have to try so hard,' says Maureen McTeer, 35, summing up her life so far as political wife, columnist and author of two books
    One of the nice things about getting older is that you don't have to try so hard,' says Maureen McTeer, 35, summing up her life so far as political wife, columnist and author of two books
    McConnell, Colin
    9/16/1987
    Rough Cutt at Massey Hall. Los Angeles rock band Rough Cutt, with lead singer Paul Shortino (left) and guitarist Amir Derkh, last night managed to fil(...)
    Rough Cutt at Massey Hall. Los Angeles rock band Rough Cutt, with lead singer Paul Shortino (left) and guitarist Amir Derkh, last night managed to fil(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    4/8/1985
    Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years
    Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years
    Lynn, Vera
    7/1/1984
    Losing battle: Etobicoke hairdresser Joseph DiStefano would rather switch than fight. So he's getting rid of all four video games he operates rather than remove two of them.
    Losing battle: Etobicoke hairdresser Joseph DiStefano would rather switch than fight. So he's getting rid of all four video games he operates rather than remove two of them.
    Mahler, John
    4/14/1982
    Music and motion : action songs for little singers : a collection of original and favourite songs for the infant room, with pianoforte accompaniments
    Music and motion : action songs for little singers : a collection of original and favourite songs for the infant room, with pianoforte accompaniments
    Unknown
    1892
    Ray Davies: The Kinks lead singer teased a capacity crowd at Massey Hall Monday night before the British rockers won them over with such Kinky classics as You Really Got Me
    Ray Davies: The Kinks lead singer teased a capacity crowd at Massey Hall Monday night before the British rockers won them over with such Kinky classics as You Really Got Me
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