Ex-Models

Crossover artists are bound to run into some skepticism. I needn't mention all of the celebrity bands who never got the chance to be taken seriously. Granted, most of them are pretty mediocre, but they should at least be able to prove their cruddiness on their own merits. It's difficult to keep a straight face when you hear of a professional athlete or, oh Lordy, a supermodel announce their intentions to make a record. What's more surprising is the fact that some of these songs are pretty good, that Shaq record exempted, of course. Twiggy quit modeling at an early age to concentrate on acting and music. Ignoring some singles she cut when she was younger, her eponymous debut came out in 1976. It featured the production of Doobie Brother John McFee and the songwriting skills of Doobie Michael McDonald and, uh, Kenny Loggins.

Carla Bruni -- who recently put out an English-language record -- was an Italian supermodel who quit the biz at the age of thirty to concentrate on her chanson career. Though a few eyes rolled, her debut album Quelqu'un m'a dit proved her as a mature and sophisticated songwriter.

Also included is a song by the band Ex Models because they're great.

Twiggy -- Here I Go Again
Carla Bruni -- Le Ciel Dans Une Chambre
Ex Models -- Pink Noise