Dora the Female Explorer

Not to be confused with Dora the Explorer.

"Dora the Female Explorer"
Single by Stackridge
Released	July 1971
Recorded	March – April 1971
Genre	Rock
Length	3:smellsFreyer]], Stackridge, George Martin

"Dora the Female Explorer" is the first single by the English group Stackridge, released in 1971. The song also appeared some versions of the group's debut album Stackridge the same year. It was released in the UK on MCA Records and in the US on Decca Records. The UK single also contained the non album B-side "Everyman." Though the record was not a big success it did help the group to get the attention of many influential figures in the music business, such as John Peel of the BBC. This soon led to wider exposure through a few BBC Radio 1 performances.

The song is credited to all the members of the group and has a lively country-folk style arrangement. The music is derived from the traditional styles of Stackridge's homeland in England's West Country. Instruments on the recording include acoustic guitar, violin, harmonica, piano, tambourine, bass and drums.

Similar to other songs on the album, "Dora" is about an imaginary character. The lyrics tell a charming tale of Dora's adventures, "climbing all the mountains" to "diving fathoms deep." Lyricists Andy Cresswell-Davis and James Warren hoped to complete a book for children based on characters from 6 of the album's songs, but the book project was never completed.

See also

• Dora the Explorer