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Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane (born June 19, 1942) is an American singer best known for fronting the vocal group Spanky and Our Gang in the late 1960s. She was nicknamed "The Queen of Sunshine Pop ". [1] Early years. In 1959, McFarlane arrived in Chicago from Bloomington, Illinois.
Spanky and Our Gang was an American 1960s sunshine pop band led by Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane. The band derives its name from Hal Roach 's Our Gang comedies of the 1930s (known to modern audiences as The Little Rascals ), because of the similarity of McFarlane's surname with that of George McFarland (Spanky).
June 19, 1942 · Peoria, Illinois, USA. Nickname. Spanky. Mini Bio. Elaine 'Spanky' McFarlane was born on June 19, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for Moonrunners (1975), Space Station 76 (2014) and Norman (2010). Trivia. Joined The Mamas and the Papas, replacing 'Mama' Cass Elliot'.
Actress: Moonrunners. Elaine 'Spanky' McFarlane was born on 19 June 1942 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for Moonrunners (1975), Space Station 76 (2014) and Norman (2010).
1 de ago. de 2023 · Step forward Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane, Nigel Pickering, Paul “Oz” Bach, Malcolm Hale, and John “The Chief” Seiter.
1.2K views 7 years ago. The lead singer of the 60's/70's group, Spanky & Our Gang, ELAINE "SPANKY" McFARLANE speaks with host Steve Ludwig about the songs we've grown to know and love. To...
19 de jun. de 2019 · June 19th marks the 77th birthday of Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane, lead singer of Spanky and Our Gang. From Peoria, IL, she fored the group in 1966. They hit it big with hits such as “Sunday Will Never Be The Same” and “Lazy Day” in 1967. They were a 6 piece band, featuring some beautiful harmonies.
