Eve's Plum
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Eve's Plum was a New York City
-based alternative rock
band who recorded in the 1990s. The band was fronted by Colleen Fitzpatrick
. Eve's Plum released two albums and numerous singles on 550
/EpicRecords
, before breaking up in 1998.
. Michael Kotch met Colleen Fitzpatrick
while both were in school at New York University
, she became the group's singer and together they formed the group Eve's Plum. Chris Giammalvo joined the band on bass guitar. He would later be replaced on bass by Theo Mack in 1994. The group's name was derived from actress Eve Plumb
, best known as Jan Brady from The Brady Bunch
.
Eve's Plum toured independently throughout 1991 and 1992. The band signed a recording contract with Sony Records in 1992. Their debut album, Envy, was produced by Roger Greenawalt and released in 1993. The group's debut album failed to chart on the Billboard
200. The first single, "Blue", was also released in 1993 and was shown on an episode of Beavis and Butthead but did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The band's second single "Die Like Someone", also failed to make an impact. The album's third single, "I Want It All", became the only single of their career to chart. It spent one week on the Modern Rock Chart
at number 30. It was also featured in the film The Next Karate Kid
. In 1994, Eve's Plum released the I Want It All Alive EP. The EP was a limited release. That same year Chris Giammalvo left the band and was replaced by Theo Mack on bass.
In 1995, Eve's Plum recorded the single "Eye", for the soundtrack to the film Higher Learning
. The band also appeared in the film performing the song during the carnival scene. The group's second album, Cherry Alive
, was released in September 1995. The first single released from the album was called "Jesus Loves You (Not As Much As I Do)". The single failed to chart. Although three more singles were released from Cherry Alive to radio: "Wishing the Day Away", "Cherry Alive", and "Fairy Princess", none of the singles were successful for the band and 550 Music
dropped the group in 1996. Shortly before being dropped by their label the band, after wrapping a promotional tour for Cherry Alive, returned to their home of NYC to write new songs for what would have been their third album. In the summer of 1996 they wrote a few new songs and performed a show in Albany, New York
. The show was recorded, and released as Eve's Plum Live in Albany. However, it is extremely rare and it is unknown if any surviving copies still exist.
There are a few songs which were performed live but didn't make it to a studio album, such as "Ride with You" (which was supposed to be on Cherry Alive), Lost in Space (recorded for a compilation), "Ride With You", "Ice Cream", "The Way You Look", "So What", and "Twist It" (released as a B-side).
After being dropped by their label, they continued to perform for some time after. A cover version
of "Save a Prayer
", on Mojo Records
' 1997 The Duran Duran Tribute Album, was their final released recording.
Colleen Fitzpatrick has had commercial success with a solo career under the name Vitamin C
. Michael Kotch, who married Fitzpatrick in 2004, went on to play in the band Ruth Ruth. Benjamin Kotch went on to drum for The World/Inferno Friendship Society
from 1997 to 2007. Chris Giammalvo joined Madder Rose
in 1997 and played on their last two albums. Theo Mack went on to become a sound man, touring with various bands.
Singles
New York City
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-based alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band who recorded in the 1990s. The band was fronted by Colleen Fitzpatrick
Vitamin C (artist)
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick is an American pop music singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her singles include "Graduation ", "As Long As You're Loving Me", "The Itch", and her most successful hit the Top 20 Gold certified "Smile"...
. Eve's Plum released two albums and numerous singles on 550
550 Music
550 Music was a unit of Sony Music Entertainment, which operated through Sony Music's Epic Records division while in activity. Launched in 1992, the "550" name was inspired by the address of the Sony building, located at 550 Madison Avenue in New York...
/EpicRecords
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
, before breaking up in 1998.
Forming
In 1991, Ben Kotch who played drums, and his twin brother Michael who played guitar, had been looking to start a band and needed a singer and bassistBass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
. Michael Kotch met Colleen Fitzpatrick
Vitamin C (artist)
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick is an American pop music singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her singles include "Graduation ", "As Long As You're Loving Me", "The Itch", and her most successful hit the Top 20 Gold certified "Smile"...
while both were in school at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, she became the group's singer and together they formed the group Eve's Plum. Chris Giammalvo joined the band on bass guitar. He would later be replaced on bass by Theo Mack in 1994. The group's name was derived from actress Eve Plumb
Eve Plumb
Eve Aline Plumb is an American actress and painter. She is best known for her portrayal of Jan Brady in the iconic television sitcom The Brady Bunch.-Early career:...
, best known as Jan Brady from The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz and starring Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis. The series revolved around a large blended family...
.
550/Epic releases
Billboard (magazine)
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200. The first single, "Blue", was also released in 1993 and was shown on an episode of Beavis and Butthead but did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The band's second single "Die Like Someone", also failed to make an impact. The album's third single, "I Want It All", became the only single of their career to chart. It spent one week on the Modern Rock Chart
Modern Rock Tracks
Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs...
at number 30. It was also featured in the film The Next Karate Kid
The Next Karate Kid
The Next Karate Kid is a 1994 American martial arts drama film starring Hilary Swank and Pat Morita. It is the fourth and final film in the original The Karate Kid series. It was directed by Christopher Cain, written by Mark Lee with music by Bill Conti. This is the only film in the original...
. In 1994, Eve's Plum released the I Want It All Alive EP. The EP was a limited release. That same year Chris Giammalvo left the band and was replaced by Theo Mack on bass.
In 1995, Eve's Plum recorded the single "Eye", for the soundtrack to the film Higher Learning
Higher Learning
Higher Learning is a 1995 American drama film, starring an ensemble cast. It also featured Tyra Banks' first performance in a theatrical film...
. The band also appeared in the film performing the song during the carnival scene. The group's second album, Cherry Alive
Cherry Alive
Cherry Alive is the second studio album by American band Eve's Plum, released on September 19, 1995 by 550 Records. After the major failure of their debut, Eve's Plum switched producers and wrote more radio-friendly music. The album's first single, "Jesus Loves You " failed to gain interest from...
, was released in September 1995. The first single released from the album was called "Jesus Loves You (Not As Much As I Do)". The single failed to chart. Although three more singles were released from Cherry Alive to radio: "Wishing the Day Away", "Cherry Alive", and "Fairy Princess", none of the singles were successful for the band and 550 Music
550 Music
550 Music was a unit of Sony Music Entertainment, which operated through Sony Music's Epic Records division while in activity. Launched in 1992, the "550" name was inspired by the address of the Sony building, located at 550 Madison Avenue in New York...
dropped the group in 1996. Shortly before being dropped by their label the band, after wrapping a promotional tour for Cherry Alive, returned to their home of NYC to write new songs for what would have been their third album. In the summer of 1996 they wrote a few new songs and performed a show in Albany, New York
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
. The show was recorded, and released as Eve's Plum Live in Albany. However, it is extremely rare and it is unknown if any surviving copies still exist.
There are a few songs which were performed live but didn't make it to a studio album, such as "Ride with You" (which was supposed to be on Cherry Alive), Lost in Space (recorded for a compilation), "Ride With You", "Ice Cream", "The Way You Look", "So What", and "Twist It" (released as a B-side).
Break up and post-Plum
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of "Save a Prayer
Save A Prayer
"Save a Prayer" is the sixth single by Duran Duran, released on 9 August 1982.The song was the third single from the band's second album Rio...
", on Mojo Records
Mojo Records
Mojo Records was a California-based record label founded in 1995 by producer Jay Rifkin. It became a joint venture with Universal Music Group in 1996 and then sold to the Zomba Group in 2001, who placed it under their subsidiary Jive Records...
' 1997 The Duran Duran Tribute Album, was their final released recording.
Colleen Fitzpatrick has had commercial success with a solo career under the name Vitamin C
Vitamin C (artist)
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick is an American pop music singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her singles include "Graduation ", "As Long As You're Loving Me", "The Itch", and her most successful hit the Top 20 Gold certified "Smile"...
. Michael Kotch, who married Fitzpatrick in 2004, went on to play in the band Ruth Ruth. Benjamin Kotch went on to drum for The World/Inferno Friendship Society
The World/Inferno Friendship Society
The World/Inferno Friendship Society is a band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merges punk, soul, klezmer and jazz, while its collective membership features horns, piano and guitar. The ensemble has over 30 members, including a former member of Dexys Midnight Runners. About nine or ten members...
from 1997 to 2007. Chris Giammalvo joined Madder Rose
Madder Rose
Madder Rose was a New York City-based alternative rock band who recorded in the 1990s. The band was fronted by Mary Lorson, who shared songwriting duties with guitarist Billy Coté. The two singer/songwriters continued their collaboration, Cote as guest producer on Lorson's three discs with Saint...
in 1997 and played on their last two albums. Theo Mack went on to become a sound man, touring with various bands.
Band members
- Colleen FitzpatrickVitamin C (artist)Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick is an American pop music singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her singles include "Graduation ", "As Long As You're Loving Me", "The Itch", and her most successful hit the Top 20 Gold certified "Smile"...
— vocals - Michael Kotch — guitars
- Benjamin Kotch — drums
- Chris Giammalvo — bass (1991–1994)
- Theo Mack — bass (1994–1998)
Discography
Albums| Year | Album | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Envy | First studio album |
| 1994 | I Want It All ALIVE E.P. | Live E.P. |
| 1995 | Cherry Alive Cherry Alive Cherry Alive is the second studio album by American band Eve's Plum, released on September 19, 1995 by 550 Records. After the major failure of their debut, Eve's Plum switched producers and wrote more radio-friendly music. The album's first single, "Jesus Loves You " failed to gain interest from... |
Second studio album |
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Blue1 | Envy |
| 1993 | Die Like Someone1 | |
| 1994 | I Want It All1 | |
| 1995 | Eye2 | Higher Learning soundtrack |
| 1995 | Jesus Loves You (Not As Much As I Do)1 | Cherry Alive Cherry Alive Cherry Alive is the second studio album by American band Eve's Plum, released on September 19, 1995 by 550 Records. After the major failure of their debut, Eve's Plum switched producers and wrote more radio-friendly music. The album's first single, "Jesus Loves You " failed to gain interest from... |
| 1995 | Wishing the Day Away2 | |
| 1995 | Cherry Alive2 | |
- 1 denotes singles that had music videos filmed.
- 2 denotes singles that were only promotional.