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The Cosmopolitans was a United States band that was based in New York from 1979
until 1982. The band was best known for songs "(How to Keep Your) Husband Happy"
and "Wild Moose Party" released on 's Shake Records in 1980 (US), and Albion
Records in 1981 (UK). Characterized by its quirky choreography and lyrics, songs
were often based on tabloid news stories. Shows often included 1960s go-go dance
lessons, Wild Moose-call contests, baton routines, and chartreuse fake furs worn
over blue mini-skirts.

Sims disbanded the group in November 1982 when she contracted .

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The Cosmopolitans' origins date back to as "the North Carolina Progressive Dance
Troop". In 1977, Jamie K. Sims and Nel Moore moved to . The two often onstage
with rock-scene friends and . They also hosted 1960s go-go dance lessons at ,
teaching New York downtown hipsters retro dance moves like the Jerk, , and the
Boogaloo.




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In March 2017 guitarist David "Itch" Britsch passed away. In May 2017 Judy
Monteleone, Nel Moore's substitute during the final months of the group, died.

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The Cosmopolitans played a reunion concert on August 2, 2009, at , Carrboro,
N.C., their first concert in 27 years. and Mitch Easter sat in with the group
and also performed solo sets. played drums, Nel Moore Nichols played harmonica
and sang, Jamie K. Sims provided lead vocals and played tambourine and toys. Don
Dixon played bass. On "Rockin' Doctors" Thad Williamson performed on trombone
and Mac Smith played the guitar solo. On "(How to Keep Your) Husband Happy"
Mitch Easter played lead guitar. David "Itch" Britsch was unable to perform at
the concert and Jamie K. Sims's brother, Corey Sims, played guitar and provided
back-up vocals. Judy Monteleone was also unable to make the reunion, and
Catherine (Cathy) Harrington played keyboards and also added vocals.







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On May 6, 1979, a benefit concert was thrown for the struggling dance group at .
The bill included Monster Masher , , , Information, and Big Help. At the show's
end the Cosmopolitan Dance Troop performed one of their own satirical pop song
and dance numbers. It was a hit with the new wave crowd. Sims shortened their
name to the Cosmopolitans, and from then on began booking them at rock clubs
instead of theaters.




A short time after the Shake Records release, additional musicians were added
and the Cosmopolitans evolved into a tape-free live band. Sims and Moore fronted
the group with vocals, percussion, and choreography. Sims often added Ace Tone
organ solos with Moore wailing on harmonica. The longest-lived lineup of live
Cosmopolitans included drummer , guitarist David Itch, and keyboardist Jeff
Dedrick. stepped in as drummer in late 1981. Moore left the group in 1982, and
the final touring band featured Sims, Itch, Neil Winograd on drums, and Judy
Monteleone on guitar. The group performed at some of New York's most
high-profile rock clubs - including , , the , , the Ritz, the original , and -
and toured up and down the East Coast.

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