Teenage Superstars

The Vaselines

About Teenage Superstars

Teenage Superstars is a 2017 film about the Glasgow independent music scene between 1982 and 1992, focusing on the bands that emerged from in and around the city at this point including The Pastels, BMX Bandits, The Soup Dragons, Teenage Fanclub, The Vaselines, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Primal Scream. In doing so, the film also considers the early days of Creation Records and Stephen Pastel, David Keegan and Sandy McLean's 53rd & 3rd record label. The film follows on chronologically from 2015's Big Gold Dream, also directed by Grant McPhee, with its title taken from The Vaselines song Teenage Superstars.  


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2009
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I'm a teenage Jesus superstar without a mighty cross to bear,
And when mom complains about my hair,
I say hey mom I just don't care.

I'm in hell and the angels cry cause I'm trying to sell my soul,
And when mom complains about my clothes,
I say hey mom leave me alone.

Come on little girl, it's gonna be alright,
Come on little girl, it's gonna be alright,
I got one thing on my mind girl,
I got one thing on my mind and I don't care.

I'm a teenage Jesus superstar.

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The Vaselines

The Vaselines are an alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in Edinburgh in 1986, the band was originally a duo between its songwriters Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, but later added James Seenan and Eugene's brother Charlie Kelly on bass and drums respectively from the band Secession. McKee had formerly been a member of a band named The Pretty Flowers with Duglas T. Stewart, Norman Blake, Janice McBride and Sean Dickson. Eugene Kelly had formerly played in The Famous Monsters. more »

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Written by: EUGENE KELLY, FRANCES MCKEE

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Band Information
The Vaselines are a Scottish indie-pop band formed in Glasgow in 1986.
Song Details
"Teenage Superstars" is one of the Vaselines' more popular songs. It was first released on their album "Dum-Dum" in 1989.
Musical Style
This band is often described as having a lo-fi, primitive sound, and "Teenage Superstars" is representative of that style.
Album Reception
Although "Dum-Dum" received a mixed critical reception upon its initial release, it has gained a strong cult following over the years, with "Teenage Superstars" being a standout track.
Kurt Cobain's Admiration
The late Kurt Cobain, frontman of Nirvana, was a huge fan of the Vaselines. He covered "Teenage Superstars" during Nirvana's live performances.
The Vaselines' Impact
Despite only releasing one album and a couple of EPs before their initial breakup in 1990, The Vaselines have had a huge influence on indie pop, in part thanks to the enduring popularity of songs like "Teenage Superstars."
Band Reunion
The Vaselines reunited in 2008 and have released two more albums since then, but "Teenage Superstars," from their original run, remains one of their best-known songs.
Song Theme
"Teenage Superstars" is often seen as a satire of the idolization of youth and the fleeting nature of fame.
Original Band Members
The Vaselines were originally a duo, composed of Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee. Both members contributed to the writing and recording of "Teenage Superstars".
Legacy
"Teenage Superstars" is often cited as a seminal track in the C86 and twee pop movements in the UK.

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