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Shroomies: CHRISTIE ALLEN – GOOSE BUMPS 1979 12 September 1954 – 12 August 2008 R.I.P.
August 16, 2008
Allen was performing with a band in Perth when she came to the attention of songwriter and record producer Terry Britten after virtually knocking on his door, according to an interview she gave on Sounds. Britten, a former member of The Twilights, had previously worked with Cliff Richard and would go on to write “What’s Love Got To Do With It” for Tina Turner. Impressed by Allen’s vocal ability and bubbly personality, he began working with her and a recording contract with Mushroom Records resulted.Her first three singles from her debut album Magic Rhythm were substantial hits. The first single was a ballad “Falling In Love With Only You”, reaching number 20 in 1979. Her next two singles were strongly influenced by the popular disco style – “Goosebumps” reached number 3 in 1979, and “He’s My Number One” reached number 4 in 1980. With sales of 60,000, “Goosebumps” would be Allen’s greatest success and was one of Mushroom Record’s highest selling singles at that time.Allen was voted the country’s most popular female performer at the Countdown Awards in 1979 and 1980.Allen was also the voice and star of the commercials for the soft drink Tarino.
The magic mushroom Psilocybe zapotecorum can be found throughout much of the subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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