Two Bodies

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, it’s your hippie DJs from The Zoo Crew spinning some classic vibes at THE ZOO radio station, and we’re cranking up “Two Bodies” by Chrissy Steele from her killer 1991 album Magnet to Steele! This track is a high-energy rocker, packed with the raw, gritty edge that defined Steele’s sound. Fun fact: “Two Bodies” was part of an album originally meant to be a Headpins project, but it transformed into Steele’s solo debut when producer and Headpins guitarist Brian “Too Loud” MacLeod faced health challenges. MacLeod, a Canadian music legend from bands like Chilliwack, poured his heart into this album, recording it on his boat studio, the Grand Marnier, docked at Vancouver’s Granville Island. Sadly, MacLeod passed away from cancer in 1992, just after the album’s release, making “Two Bodies” and the rest of Magnet to Steele a bittersweet tribute to his legacy.

Digging into some trivia, “Two Bodies” showcases Steele’s powerful vocals, which she honed through years of grinding it out in clubs across British Columbia and Alberta. The song’s driving rhythm and bold lyrics fit perfectly with the album’s hard rock vibe, which earned Steele two Juno nominations in 1992 for Most Promising Female Vocalist and Hard Rock Album of the Year. In a 2019 Facebook post, Steele shared that the album’s promotion was a wild ride, with over $2 million (in today’s dollars) pumped into it by Chrysalis/EMI. She recalled touring with big names like Bryan Adams and Jethro Tull, bringing tracks like “Two Bodies” to life on stages across Canada and the U.S. Fans on the Chrissy Steele Fan Club Facebook group often rave about the song’s infectious energy, with one fan calling it “the ultimate pump-up anthem for a night out.”

Let’s rewind to how Chrissy Steele, born Christina Southern, kicked off her musical journey. Growing up in Comox and later Victoria on Vancouver Island, Steele started in the classical and folk scene, singing in choirs and performing in operas as a kid. By 19, she moved to Vancouver to chase her dream of becoming a professional singer but found herself short on confidence to front a band. Returning to Victoria, she answered a newspaper ad in 1984 and joined her first band, Room Service, which gave her a crash course in rocking clubs and even landed her on the CBC’s televised Rock Wars competition. A year later, she was gigging with the hard rock outfit Reform School, sharpening her skills as a frontwoman across B.C. and Alberta with bands like Blu and the early Chrissy Steele Band.

The big break came in 1989 when Brian MacLeod, having heard about her vocal chops, invited her to join a revamped Headpins. With the original members tied up in other projects, MacLeod pivoted to crafting a new album with Steele, which became Magnet to Steele. Signed to Chrysalis Records after a multi-million-dollar deal, Steele was thrust into the spotlight, though the grunge wave led by bands like Nirvana soon shifted the industry’s focus. After stepping back from music in the mid-’90s to work in graphic design and environmental causes with Greenpeace, Steele returned in recent years, collaborating with Harlequin guitarist Glen Willows and her brother Bryan Southern on new tracks like “Insidious” and “Unrequited (Remember Me).”

Wanna keep up with Chrissy Steele? Check out her official website at chrissysteele.com for the latest news and music. She’s active on social media, sharing updates and throwbacks on Facebook, where she’s got a lively community of fans. Her Instagram is a mix of personal snaps and music teasers, and you can catch her occasional posts on X. For die-hard Zoo Freaks, join the Chrissy Steele Fan Club on Facebook to connect with other fans and swap stories about “Two Bodies” and her epic career. There’s also a fan-run page, Chrissy Steele on Last.fm, where you can dive into her discography and fan reviews. Keep rocking, Zoo Freaks!