The Chicks were a New Zealand singing sibling duo, active in the 1960s. Sisters Judy and Sue Donaldson scored several hits in their native country, including "Miss You Baby", which sounded similar to a song released by Lynne Randell entitled "Ciao Baby". After they split up, Sue launched a successful solo career as Suzanne Lynch, or simply, Suzanne. The Chicks were one of the local New Zealand acts who performed at Redwood 70, the first major modern music festival held in New Zealand in 1970.
On 25 June 2020, the American band formerly known as "the Dixie Chicks" changed their name to The Chicks, dropping the word "Dixie". The band received Judy and Sue's blessings to share the name.
Discography
Studio albums
List of studio albums| Title | Details |
|---|
| The Sound of the 'Chicks' | Released: 1965 Label: Viking (VP157) Format: LP |
| 2nd Album | Released: 1966 Label: Viking (VP186) Format: LP |
| C'Mon Chicks | Released: 1968 Label: Polydor (621001) Format: LP |
| A Long Time Comin' | Released: 1970 Label: Polydor (621008) Format: LP |
Live albums
List of live albums| Title | Details |
|---|
| Live On The Dinah Lee Show (with Dinah Lee, Tommy Adderley and Lonnie Lee) | Released: 1965 Label: Viking (VP175) Format: LP |
Compilation albums
List of compilation albums| Title | Details |
|---|
| The Chicks Greatest Hits | Released: 1968 Label: Festival Records (SFLZ 921) Format: LP |
| The Best of The Chicks | Released: 1970 Label: Music for Leisure (98) Format: LP |
| The Very Best of The Chicks | Released: 1999 Label: EMI (5228552) Format: CD |
Extended plays
List of EPs| Title | Details |
|---|
| The Chicks | Released: 1965 Label: Viking (VE180) Format: 7" LP |
| Heat Wave | Released: 1965 Label: Viking (VE192) Format: 7" LP |
Singles
List of singles| Title | Year | Album |
|---|
| "Heart of Stone" | 1965 | The Sound of The 'Chicks' |
| "Hucklebuck" | The Chicks |
| "Do You Want to Dance?" (with Peter Posa) | |
| "Java Jones" |
| "Cumala Be-Stay" | 2nd Album |
| "Tweedle Dee" | 1966 | |
| "You Won't Forget Me" | 1967 | |
| "Say a Prayer for Michael" | 1969 | |
| "Miss You Baby" | A Long Time Comin' |
| "Stoney End" |
| "I Will See You There " | 1970 |
Awards
Aotearoa Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| 1965 | "Hucklebuck" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1968 | "River Deep-Mountain High" | Single of the Year | Nominated |
| 1969 | "Miss You Baby" | Single of the Year | Nominated |
| 2020 | The Chicks | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame | inductee | |