Wicked Kiss - Baby Song (Official Music Video) - with Rosie Langley, Cathy Rankin and Barb Wolkins

“Baby Song” is a new original release by the female fronted band, Wicked Kiss, which is the brainchild of sister act Barb "Thee Animal" (female drummer) and Cathy Rankin (Vocals).
The original song was born in the late-80s Arizona rock scene as a collaboration between Barb and her Whiskey Blu bandmate, Wendy Rae, during a late night of jamming while watching MTV’s popular music video rotation. The girls noticed almost every song seemed to refer to women as “baby” in the verse, chorus or even right in the title. Thinking it was ridiculous, they quickly came up with a beat, melody and Wendy’s lyrics, in a tongue-in-cheek protest of the overused cliché. The song quickly became a fan favorite at their gigs, but was never properly recorded by the band.
In 2020, Barb formed Wicked Kiss as a fun passion project. Little sis, Cathy, began helping out on vocals since she had often tagged along with Barb’s former band and knew (and loved) the Baby Song. The sisters agreed to focus on the music they loved and grew up on, as well as work on writing some new originals inspired by the sounds of favorite female artists and classic rock and icons such as Pat Benetar, Stevie Nicks, the GoGos, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Heart, Linda Ronstadt, the Bangles and more. But their first goal was to start with updating the Baby Song to give it the proper recording and credit it deserved. As the two began reinventing the song with the help of guitarist, John Bronson (Metalhead/Zowie Bowie/Superhero), they discovered a new, and much more personal interpretation of the lyrics after decades of being females in male dominated industries. The song became an anthem of empowerment and self-acceptance, delivered with humor and sass.
Never ones to shy away from going for their dreams, Barb and Cathy decided to take things a step further and invite Rosie Langley (Violinist for Jeff Lynne’s ELO, and one of Barb’s major inspirations) to add a special performance on the song. Much to their shock and excitement, Rosie agreed, and the project took flight.
The Baby Song is for anyone who believes in following your true dreams, finding your voice, expressing yourself in your OWN way, and being who you want to be rather than fitting into the boxes or expectations that others put on you, and above all, NEVER giving up or giving in. We hope you enjoy!
Directed/Shot/Edited by Luke Holwerda
Wicked Kiss:
Cathy Rankin (vocals)
Barb "Thee Animal" Wolkins (drums)
Haijung Choi (bass)
John Bronson (guitars)
Mark Christensen (guitars)
Featuring: Rosie Langley (Jeff Lynne's ELO) on violin
Cast & Crew:
Neal Mei (Camera)
Jill Kimmel - Guest Star
Travis Thurman - Guest Star
Wes Corley (Camera Assistant/Grip)
Diane Aiello (Hair/Makeup/Styling)
Shane Eckart (still photography)
Heather Gabaldon (grip)
Tim King (audio)
Heidi Riggs (video violin performance)

[@gregcalvert1774]

No wonder you won that award! Excellent!! Congratulations.

[@cfr939]

Great rock and roll! Very funny video!!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to do!

[@markbundy1694]

Great Vid!!!👍🔥🤘🏼

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much! We released it on our new Wicked Kiss channel a few months ago and will be recording a couple new covers songs in the coming months - check it out and follow as we hope to keep adding more

[@unclejackluminous1470]

Great Song! Great Video! Funny and Smart! Keep On Rocking!;! 💜

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you! We'd love you to also follow our band page - Wicked Kiss - where we will post new fun stuff as we continue to record!

[@unclejackluminous1470]

@@CathyRankinEntertainment I did subscribe also to Wicked Kiss... I had to search for it, but I am glad I did! You are all fantastic! The song, the video, the violin solo, the Guitarist and of course the drummer and bassist.... Everybody sounds great! Good luck. I'll spread the word about you here in New Mexico...

[@pamelalawson9418]

Not bad she could do some good country music

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Hi Pam, I sing in several bands, one of which is a country band that's been playing regularly for over 10 years. Thanks for stopping by my channel!

[@thomastheuermeister]

Where is Rosie?

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

She was in England when we recorded the video

[@KittKattKlub]

Love ❤ this tune.