Canadian duo Partners in Crime have released a newly restored version of their track “Randy Girls,” a song they originally recorded in their early 20s and recently rediscovered. Out now as the new single from their self-titled album Partners in Crime, the track brings a nostalgic mix of danceable pop and rock back into the spotlight.
Written by Colin Whiteford and Doug Pegg, “Randy Girls” was recorded decades ago at Kinck Sound with engineer Fred Kinck Petersen and co-produced by Terry Gadsden. “Fred had the best ears of anyone we ever worked with,” the band recalls. “We recorded almost everything at Kinck Sound — even after we signed with A&M.”
The original recording was long thought to be lost. But after tracking down an old cassette and having it restored, the band decided to give it another shot. The remixing was handled by Doug McClement and the track was mastered by Noah Mintz. “It’s humbling to hear it now,” says Pegg. “We never expected this song to get a second chance.”
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The lyrics reflect a simple, fun story about meeting people while on vacation and enjoying the moment:
“We’ll just be partying, that’s the life for me / So if you’re not hard to please and need some company…”
Both Pegg and Whiteford grew up in Toronto, first meeting in grade school and starting the band in high school. They began recording in the early 1980s, eventually becoming the first bands of the 1990s to play on MuchMusic’s Electric Circus, quickly a distribution deal with A&M Records for their release Abnormal Psychotic Behaviour, which received radio play across Canada and now has over 300,000 YouTube views.
Influenced by classic British rock, the Beach Boys’ harmonies, and The Beatles, Partners in Crime always leaned into melody and rhythm. “I always thought the Beach Boys had the best harmonies of any band ever,” says Whiteford. “You can hear some of that in ‘Randy Girls.’”
The new version of “Randy Girls” has started to catch the attention of community and digital radio stations in Canada and abroad, including outlets in the U.K., Mexico, Brazil, and France. The band is grateful for the response. “Thanks to everyone who’s given it a listen,” says Pegg. “It’s really just a lighthearted track we wrote when we were young. We’re glad it found its way back.”
Their self-titled album Partners in Crime is available now. It features a mix of older recordings and new material — all rooted in their shared love of pop, rock, and groove.