June and Jean Millington ~ "Ticket to Wonderful"

Written as a reaction to the Gulf War ~ we were living in the Sacramento area at the time, where musically it all started for us, Jr high and McClatchy High school. Everything was a Ticket to Wonderful! Every song that came on the radio was one we could learn; our mom helped us buy electric guitar, bass, amps, a p.a. and we started to do gigs. Pretty soon we were feelin' it, and rockin'! So you'll see our first band, the Svelts, shots of us in the Philippines (Christmas family shot at Fanny Hill, too) and more of the family as we grow up. It's true ... "when everything seemed like, a Ticket to Wonderful" is, in our lives, that special and magical time. I'm glad we were able to grab some of it in this song.
bass, vocals ~ Jean Millington
guitars, vocals ~ June Millington
drums ~ Janelle Burdell
Add'l answer vocal, "So Wonderful": Cris Williamson & Tret Fure
PHOTOS:
John H Millington
Neal Izumi
Ann Hackler
Marita Madeloni
Linda Wolf
June Millington, &
personal family photos

[@JuneEsWorld]

Hi! I wanted everyone to know that Jean is turning 70 tomorrow, May 25th, and working hard to get back to her bass ~ www.gofundme.com/jean-millington-go Thank you all who are pouring the love, notes, and donations her way towards the GO! stroke recovery fund. Incredible! I can tell you Jean's been blown away by all the love you all are showing, she didn't know she had so many friends and fans! When you write a note - that counts for a lot, too. Keep It coming Love! xx June

[@frankgarnevicus1187]

Magic sounds just like this. It always did.

[@pldean]

Your Beautiful voices stir the air with waves of Love, so moving with the slideshow - Thank you June, Jean, & Fanny!!❤

[@Veronicaliafalco]

Beautiful song, beautiful women!!!

[@MacDaddyRico]

I was Class of '77 and Into all sorts of music, especially Rock-n-Roll... So why have I not heard of these lady pioneers of rock until just recently..?! I feel cheated...

[@brittsmith8260]

Such talent that the entire world did not get to experience 50 years ago. Your legion of fans in 2021 love Fanny, June and Jean, as well as the other members of the old band. I hope Jean is doing well and is recovering from her stroke. Thank God for KZbin so that we can now experience what we didn't get to in the late 60s and early 70s. I'm 63 and your music, past and present brings me joy and keeps an old guy rocking.

[@robertabata847]

I'm a mexican drummer. You have an amazing talent. I live in Los Angeles. Send you a big hug.

[@tomsvintagegear]

June ~ You are an inspiration !! I love your sister and the whole band and am a 65 year old fan boy !!!! I

[@gdub999tub.]

I am trying to learn bass (after playing guitar for decades) -- and listening to Jean is a great help. I hope to be able to play like that some day.

[@michaelstratton6701]

Love the Millington sisters, crushing on Jean, love fanny to the moon ❤❤❤❤

[@jfk64kennedy95]

59 yr old man, love late 1960's, early 1970's rock, blues driven music, huge fan...Can't believe I haven't discovered you guys, FANNY, until about 3 weeks ago, since then, become a huge fan...LOVE you guys...great musicians...you deserve the HOF as ground breakers...deserve it, far more than some in...just regret not finding earlier....🥰🥰🥰

[@PeterEgmose]

This song is fantastic! The melody, singing, lyrics and the playing 💜Why it's not a world wide hit, making piles of 💲💵💲💵💲💵💲 every year, I really don't understand. This song deserves a "Stranger Things X" situation☮

[@robertpraglin965]

Pure beauty. The women and the song.

[@safemike]

Not just one of the greatest female rock bands of the 70's (or anywhen else).......one of the greatest rock bands ever. I love your music......always........best wishes and thank you.

[@frankgibson3683]

Yes, thanks for the ticket to wonderful ❤

[@viooliva9196]

Very beautiful song.

[@shkyrbty]

Wow! Beautiful!!!!

[@ddskreamer]

Wow! Such a breath of fresh air in a polluted world. I grew up with the song "Blind Alley". Hadn't thought about it in decades to be honest. Ran into it here on KZbin and ended up going down a Fanny rabbit hole. I never thought of Fanny as a female Rock band. Just a Rock band that had a song I really liked. Being introduced to the material I had never heard is like finding gold in a coal mine (unexpected yet welcomed). Hearing modern music from a couple of the original members after 40+ years is the icing on the cake! Beautiful song that shows you still have "IT"!

[@patlampo9288]

A Wonderful Song and Video✨💕✌️🌝

[@alcazarjc]

Preciosa canción. Y chicas maravillosas ❤

[@grahamcole1539]

Hi June from England, This is wonderful as i keep discovering more of your recent music, thanks to You Tube! Hope you and Jean are well, my favourite girl rock musicians.....

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you!!

[@grahamcole1539]

@@JuneEsWorld Hello June! Most welcome.

[@jonambrose6832]

Thank you for this uplifting message. We need this more than ever now!

[@JuneEsWorld]

You know, we do. I've been thinking about this song a lot, lately ... thanks! xx

[@davib7534]

These ladies are soooo beautiful, of heart and soul, such a great way to lift any day higher. Thank you Fanny!

[@JuneEsWorld]

So welcome!!!

[@davib7534]

@@JuneEsWorld Oh WOOOW man. I just corresponded with June Millington! ;0) Will you marry me? LOL I was born in 58, but I started listening to music quite young. Thus, I totally loved the music of the 60's and 70' generations. When I watch your video "Ain't that peculiar (72)" it completely takes me back to the bell bottom, hippie (if you will) sort of environment and times. My father met my mother when he was in the Air Force and stationed in England in the mid 50's. I'm guessing your parents met in a similar fashion. Thx for the reply June! BTW, you are still a total doll. (hope that comes across as a compliment - I think I'm old enough to get away with saying "doll") regards, David Jones from Santa Fe, NM. Hope you are well and staying safe.

[@XDproductionsXD]

ANO BAYAN!? I knew of Fanny and thought it was really cool all female with rockin sounds. I just recently found out about your heritage and history. I am blown away with what you have accomplished. Simply amazing, I am totally inspired. Love u guys!! Keep rockin....forever

[@damianpeterson5747]

Brilliant band, brilliant singers.. this is what we need right now..songs full of inspiration and uplifting feelings. Thanks for sharing June.

[@JuneEsWorld]

So welcome, Damian! xx

[@teotwaki]

I'm chiming in many years late. I wish I had known of Fanny in the early seventies but I'm so glad I found June and Jean in 2023. The family photos are so precious. Thanks for creating and sharing all of the videos.

[@JuneEsWorld]

You are so welcome. Better late than never!:)) xx June

[@teotwaki]

@@JuneEsWorld 🥰

[@lepantoslim7058]

Fanny , June and Jean created music that really should be in its own genre.

[@johnpittscom]

I have just developed the biggest crush and groupie following for Fanny! You guys are just beautiful and you totally Rock! 😍💞

[@josiesiudut-bf2rj]

I so enjoy the pictures

[@jackstraw9244]

Awesome contribution to the endless goldmine of music from the 60s and 70s. I'm 50 now and been mining since I was a kid and it truly never stops giving....another fantastic band.

[@bintangdomena]

Absolutely legendary ! Past , present, and future!! What a treasure you both are !! Thanks for being here, on the internet to interact and continue sharing at such a high level- I may never be able to play or compose as well as you do- but- I'll never quit , thanks to your inspiration - you are a high temple to seek! I'm excited an grateful to be able to listen to you whenever I want to and to be able to share your music with as many as i can.

[@traceysheneman8652]

I've got mine - ticket, that is - in my wallet! This song is pure joy. 💕 🎤 🎸

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thanks, and as I'm sure you got - has layers of meaning ... xx

[@traceysheneman8652]

@@JuneEsWorld Indeed. Thank you for braving deep waters, June. 🌊

[@josericoh67ricardo79]

Beautiful Rock music and legacy. So glad to have come to know so many years later.!

[@iamstonesteel]

Wowwwwwwwwwww!!!

[@JuneEsWorld]

:)) ..... xx

[@marc-yv7cu]

A beautyfull melodic line that has nothing to envy to Paul Mc Cartney (Wings period).

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you!! xx

[@davevanfunk8917]

Just discovered Fanny - whoa!! Where the heck was I.

[@JuneEsWorld]

:)) xx

[@chestertritch7348]

magnificent Ms.June! Blessings and Respect! xo. Amazing, wonderful life you have.

[@shaolinthibaud4537]

Lovely song, June.. We 😍 you

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you Shaolin, love back!! xx

[@ARIELVB]

I love this , this music make me feel at ease in these troubled times , its great .

[@nathancariaga7673]

awesome....

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you Nathan. xx

[@aarongoldstein7614]

We need two tickets to paradise but only one ticket to wonderful.

[@traceysheneman8652]

Soaring. ❤

[@retrowb3982]

Absolutely wonderful! Love you ladies!!

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, and Happy New Year! xx

[@enteleq]

I didn’t know Fanny till a couple of weeks before. I was highly surprised for the sound and the perfection of the performance in all of four girls. I’m a fan after 50 years! Kind Regards from Spain!

[@JuneEsWorld]

Happy New Year, all! May it be part of our Ticket to Wonderful. xx

[@fmtfniuprog8029]

​@gr ve I read somewhere that keyboardist Nicole Barclay doesn't want ...!

[@JuneEsWorld]

@gr ve Hmmm ... well, Jean had a stroke, did you know that? She's in recovery; and Nicky's basically incommunicado. So you'll just have to take what you can! June

[@JuneEsWorld]

@@fmtfniuprog8029 That is correct.

[@krisdopler4539]

Beautiful song !

[@trippleaaaaaaaaaa]

I see you guys were from Sacramento in my time period. Actually at the time, '68-'72 I was living on a commune in Sonoma county, Sebastopol area called Wheelers ranch, owned by Bill Wheeler, and down the was a few miles was Morningstar ranch founded by Lou Gottlieb. Any way, if we had known about ya, The whole ranch would have come to see ya.

[@raymondschmidt2003]

great song and fantastic vocals, wow love it thanks

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, it's one of our big-time favorites. xx

[@norbertototh1358]

oh girls! you are wonderful ... luckily there are internet and we can shorten distances. Not everything is lost.. yet the world can change. Together we can do it, I hope... all the good people, here, there.. anywere.. Thanks for your example, thanks for your music and thanks for being. I mean... chicas, damas... son hermosas y por suerte existe internet hoy... con pandemia y todo no todo esta perdido, todavia podemos cambiar el mundo hacerlo un poco mejor... gente buena, gente sencilla y humilde tanto de aca como de alli y de donde sea... eso espero! gracias por su musica , su ejemplo y por ser mujeres!

[@JuneEsWorld]

Hey Norberto, yes not everything is lost yet. Good music and feelings abound!! xx

[@SeanPopify]

All the best to Jean...

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, I will pass that on ... Happy New Year! xx

[@jakethomas3205]

Great music.As a guitarist myself I always admired June's tone and style.I hope Jean is well after her misfortune.God Bless.

[@Qnexion]

Sweet Memories and insights - Thanks for posting 😁

[@chiefbrody75]

You ladies are just incredible. I'm glad I finally discovered The two of you and Fanny. (I ask again, between my age and music knowledge, HOW DID I NOT DISCOVER YOU YEARS AGO?????????)

[@yiamas07]

I've listened to you, and Jean, since 1970, when I was 10yo and my big brother brought home Fanny's first album! And here we still are ☺️ x

[@JuneEsWorld]

Yes, and here we still are. xx

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Phenomenal photo essay 👍🏽

[@jeffshaw4039]

This band just showed up on my utube videos. I've never heard of them, but they are very good they should definitely be in the r&r hall of fame.

[@11calman]

June & Jean, Hi Guys, Welcome to New Zealand. My Wife Ann used to do all your songs About 1972/3, In a mining town Called "Kalgoorlie" In Perth Western Australia

[@alexruiz1320]

Muchas felicidades. tremenda canción e interpretación.

[@joaominali8806]

TEnho disco da Fanny. Acho sensacional. Brazil

[@BJSabet]

Beautiful harmonics and I do like the solo... well done, ladies💯❤️

[@JuneEsWorld]

Yup, we poured ourselves into this one. Thanks! xx

[@Uniblab8]

Tremendous!

[@joshuabrande2417]

A beautiful song and the video photos are wonderful and joyous. I'm glad I found you again.

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, and we are too!

[@CharCanuck14]

Merry Christmas 2022 June, Jean and families! Cheers and all the best for 2023 from my snow buried home in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada......and as always, thanks for the great music!

[@Bulshitero]

What a beautiful song ladies! I also love the family pics, Jean looks alot like mom.

[@JuneEsWorld]

Oh, wonderful! Thanks for letting us know but I gotta say ... she looks a lot like our dad in my opinion!! (I got my mom). xx June

[@TheManamba]

Warmest greetings from a recent fan in Paris, France

[@JuneEsWorld]

Paris? How wonderful! Happy New Year!!! xx

[@webwillie1]

so kool.

[@JuneEsWorld]

www.gofundme.com/jean-millington-go is the page to go to, to give Jean help in her stroke recovery! Can you do that?? We'd like to help her get back in the saddle with her bass again of course!. So if you can, please show your appreciation for all the inspiration she's given us over the years by donating ~ write her a note too! Share with folks if you would, and you know I seriously thank you!!! xx ~ June

[@William-Marin-priest]

Bacanisimo felicitaciones saludos desde cali colombia

[@JuneEsWorld]

Colombia? Love it!!! xx

[@Chief-Solarize]

I love these girls

[@JuneEsWorld]

Love back, and Happy New Year!! xx

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, and Happy New Year!! xx

[@johnhirtle4300]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GregoryKeithe]

The ending fade❤

[@widowssontony.9268]

❤🥀❤

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you! xx

[@tracywinchester7595]

Wonderful

[@bretwalrath5297]

John Spinks loves this song, and that is high praise indeed.

[@JuneEsWorld]

o you mean John Spinks the guitarist, or someone else? In any event, thanks for letting me (us) know. (by the way, written during the 1st Gulf War. We were living, at the time, in Davis, not far from McClatchy High in Sacto, where Jean and I went when we started the Svelts. I was remembering how much hope we had then, then to see it dramatized and commercialized on tv ... I was appalled. But still I remember when "everything seemed like a Ticket to Wonderful":)) xx

[@brucybabyy7355]

alwas liked fanny, nice to see yur still rockin.

[@TheScotty121]

what beautiful personal photos. thankyou for sharing them with us . The song is lovely .

[@lcalvom]

A beautiful song June, and lovely family portraits 😍

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, Luis! xx

[@sjffunilariaepintura4562]

@@JuneEsWorld Vi hoje um vídeo de vocês pela primeira vez, e na hora virei fã! Parabéns pela musicalidade de vocês. Um forte abraço de NATAL-RN BRASIL

[@JuneEsWorld]

@gr ve Can't be done.

[@JuneEsWorld]

@@sjffunilariaepintura4562 Thank you I think!!:)) xx

[@voodoohammer6130]

Fabulous

[@leonardtunstad3884]

i'm having loads of fun watching the videos and reading the comments. so happy for you and jean...i'm doing a lot of catching up...

[@JuneEsWorld]

Keep catching, and Happy New Year!! xx

[@jeffsaginaw1769]

I was so happy to catch sight of June's Burst Les Paul in this video. What a batch of the best vintage Gibson's. Anyway, the tune is great and luv those stacked vocals. The sisters voices really sound angelic. Thanks

[@gordonteats298]

Their was THE LIVERBIRDS the first all girl rock band from ENGLAND in the 1960s, They toured all over ENGLAND AND EUROPE and released Albums and singles

[@johnburnett3432]

Love this! Love the family photos and nice to see brother Dave in there, as well, both as a child and as a younger adult.

[@gordonteats298]

Their was THE RUNAWAYS and BIRTHA, 2 all girl rock bands from the 1970s for everyone to know

[@igormarchenko3206]

Wonderful!!!!!!!

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you!

[@arianbyw3819]

Great track!

[@JuneEsWorld]

Yes, thank you! And happy new year!!! xx

[@JoelBiger]

So lovely pics. So beautiful music. I like it. More and more and more. Thanks for this gift...

[@JuneEsWorld]

You are so welcome, Joel. And Happy New Year!! xx

[@BADMUSICIANS]

THIS IS LOVE!!!!! Thank you!

[@jazzcat8786]

A beautiful song! Thank you for sharing this...... bless you both

[@JuneEsWorld]

You are so welcome, and Happy New Year!! xx

[@thesilversurfer285]

you are still gorgeous June

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you.

[@wardscott2302]

Wonderful Harmony. Thank you for sharing this.

[@fitzjameswood5486]

The great thing about the internet is despite the toxic vagaries of the fickle music business and it's 'priorities' we get to rediscover great unsung musicians and bands like Fanny. And we, the people can appraise them as they should always have been as leaders against the sexist hogwash and now we see so may great women musicians cutting through because of their work.

[@raresparky]

Wow, I can’t believe I’m just learning about you for the first time!

[@JuneEsWorld]

:)) Well, keep going! xx

[@3fingersjkjk480]

Thank you Jean and June great job Eh

[@JuneEsWorld]

You are so welcome, and Happy New Year!!! xx

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

❤Fanny❤

[@davemac1888]

👍👍

[@bobmaynard3589]

❤️

[@sandysander6836]

Love the harmonies and all this talent going back to the Fanny days which I just discovered totally accidentally. So glad you keep performing. Very cool :)

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thanks Sandy.

[@sandysander6836]

@@JuneEsWorld The fact that you took the time to reply to all of your fans speaks volumes of your caring. kind character which already shines by way of your music. So great to see a combination of good looks, talent and kindheartedness. Thanks for taking the time. I know it is time and energy consuming :) If you ever tour in the Toronto, Canada area I will be trying my best to get tickets.

[@lynsmith1096]

Great video thanks for sharing some of your memories

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, and Happy New Year!! xx

[@ebierke]

Loving it, thank you June :)

[@JuneEsWorld]

Yay!!

[@ebierke]

Is that Jean playing bass at the end? That is so goood...

[@JuneEsWorld]

Yes, and it really is so good - so creative. xx

[@BaldwinBay]

Sometimes memories hurt... Play on ladies. Music

[@brookiestorer5231]

Thank you June, wonderful...

[@JuneEsWorld]

Thank you, Brookie. xx

[@c.r.6172]

The gender biased music mogals of the 70s have rejected what WERE AND ARE truely talented musical and beautiful ladies!!