Nuclear beauty parlor recorded a record in 1983 and a radio show,
The First Lady, in 1984.
Nuclear Beauty
Parlor song
Released in 1983
as a 45 rpm single. mp3
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| Lyrics
The First Lady
Have you ever thought
the First Lady should be an elected official? mp3
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History
May 24, 1983
First meeting. Group prepares for mass June protest at Livermore Laboratories.
All eleven women undergo nonviolence training, sponsored by Livermore
Action Group.
June 8, 1983
Lyrics to "Nuclear Beauty Parlor" presented to the group by two members.
Group adopts name, plans to perform the song at Livermore.
June 20, 1983
Massive civil disobedience blockade of Lawrence Livermore Laboratories.
1,000 demonstrators arrested. Three NBP members
arrested and imprisoned for eleven days. Song
becomes popular in jail.
August 6, 1983
NBP sponsors a benefit party to raise money
needed to record the song.
October 22, 1983
NBP builds a float, titled "Not Pretty." Rides and performs in San
Francisco demonstration against U.S. deployment of Cruise and Pershing
II missiles to Europe.
November 1983
NBP acquires nonprofit status, under the title "Bay Area Energy Action."
January 1984
Members of the NBP go to trial in the "Livermore 21 Defense Group."
Found guilty as charged of "willfully and maliciously obstructing
the free movement of persons."
Jan.-April 1984
NBP conducts study and lecture series. Members give weekly reports
on nuclear weapons issues, guests invited.
April 16, 1984
Tax day protest. NBP performs in costume in front of San Francisco
main Post Office. Acting as hostesses, they remind taxpayers that
over half of their money goes to the military. Local TV and press
coverage.
August 1984
NBP records "the First Lady" script and distributes tapes to radio
stations nationwide.
September 1984
NBP distributes original election posters, calling for an end to President
Reagan's arms race.
December 1984
Ms. Magazine article on the NBP helps boost record sales (see below).
Beauty secrets for the human race
We're opening branches in outer space
Have an MX perm with B1 curls
You can be the envy of all the girls
Pretty little Nancy loves or place
She's a bombshell with social grace
We've got a facial that's really hot
Sure fire waxing, this is the spot
CHORUS:
Want to look good for the arms race?
At the nuclear beauty parlor
You can curl up and dye
Everybody wants to curl up and dye
We've already made an appointment for you
You won't believe what we can do
We can change your image and alter your genes
Find out what permanent really means
Acid wash and a fallout tint
Nuclear waste? You're soaking in it
We'll give you that winning smile
Who's that girl with the glowing style?
CHORUS
Make sure you're in on the current rage
You can be a star on the nuclear stage
Radiate confidence all over town
Look in the mirror when the bomb comes down
