Fefe's Looking for Loo-Loo Caution Contest

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Fefe's Looking for Loo-Loo Caution Contest

This tape contains footage from Dame Fefe Damiana D’Opulence’s “Looking for Loo Loo Caution” Contest. The competition takes place over three successive talent shows at Pegasus Lounge in Pittsburgh (July 26, August 16, and September 27 1995) and serves as a search for Fefe’s new drag daughter to join the House of Opulence (03:04:05). The Contest contains guest performers from the House of Opulence and an ever-changing list of competitors who are judged by audience applause. Patty O’Fernicher, also Miss Fifteen Minutes of Fame 1995, wins each round, ultimately claiming the title of Loo Loo (02:59:23).

The footage of the shows is in chronological order through the first 3 hours, and then changes to footage from a secondary camera documenting the 2nd and 3rd rounds, while missing the final win by Patty. The second camera is located closer to the stage and left of center. The video and audio quality is drastically improved from the first camera.

The following performers names are noted in the footage:
Round 1 July 26 1995
Fefe D’Opulence
Miss Behave (Nikki Danielle)
Armageddon
Vanna D’Opulence
Milan Tre’Zur
Delisha Sundae D’Opulence
Coco Chanel
Didi Love
Linda Lacey

Round 2 August 16 1995
Fefe D’Opulence
Jezebel D’Opulence
Jenny St. Clair
Patty O’Fernicher
Didi Love
Sapphire (Miss Gay Wheeling 1995)
Delisha Sundae D’Opulence

Round 3 September 27 1995
Fefe D’Opulence
Scarlett D’Opulence (Miss Teen Pittsburgh 1995)
Didi Love
Armageddon
Lisa Lisa
Tamara Knight
Patty O’Fernicher
Fefe D’Opulence
Delisha Sundae D’Opulence
Bobbi
Corinne Pastel

The following songs are performed:
(If a performers name is unclear from the footage, it has been left blank. If you are able to provide information about performers who have not been listed, please contact the PQHP).

Round 1 July 26 1995
“There’s a Winner in You” Patti LaBelle, Miss Behave and backup dancer, 00:04:40
“Don’t Give Me Your Life” Alex Party, Armageddon, 00:09:57
“I Don’t Care If The Sun Don’t Shine” Patti Page, Patty O’Fernicher, 00:14:40
“Misled” Celine Dion, Delisha Sundae D’Opulence, 00:18:37
“I Like It“ Jomanda, Coco Chanel, 00:23:15
“Don’t Ask Me Why” Eurythmics, Mimi, 00:28:35
[song unknown], Linda Lacey, 00:34:04

Round 2 August 16 1995
“Touch Me” Cathy Dennis, Fefe D’Opulence, 00:51:35, 03:04:05
“Disco Inferno” Tina Tuner, Jezebel D’Opulence, 00:56:39, 03:04:54
“Finally” Cece Penniston, Jenny St. Clair, 01:01:30, 03:09:14
“Otto Titsling” Bette Midler, 01:07:50, 03:14:18
“Last Dance” Donna Summer, Didi Love, 01:12:24, 03:18:24
“Think Twice” Celine Dion, Sapphire Miss Gay Wheeling 1995, 01:17:37, 03:23:34
“Too Much of Nothing“ Tracie Spencer, Delisha Sundae D’Opulence, 01:22:25, 03:28:00
“Papa Don’t Preach“ Madonna, Fefe D’Opulence, 01:29:54, 03:35:35

Round 3 September 27 1995
Mix “Music selector is the soul reflector” Deee-Lite, “Thief of Hearts” Madonna, Fefe D’Opulence and Scarlett D’Opulence, 01:39:17, 03:44:52
“Love Is In Control” Donna Summer, Didi Love, 01:47:10, 03:52:12
“I Will Survive (Dance Mix)“ Gloria Gaynor, Armageddon, 01:53:32, 03:58:33
Mix “Conga” “Ever Lasting Love” Gloria Estefan, Scarlett D’Opulence, 01:58:43
“Take me to the river“ Annie Lennox, Corinne Pastel, 02:05:05
“Another Sad Love Song“ “Seven Whole Days” Toni Braxton, Lisa Lisa, 02:08:30
“Sweet Dreams“ Eurythmics,“ Legend in my Living Room“ Annie Lennox, Didi Love, 02:18:18
[song unknown] Tamara Knight, 02:26:12
“A Little More Mascara” George Hearn, Patty O’Fernicher, 02:34:22, 04:03:02
“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” Brian Hyland, Fefe D’Opulence, 02:40:23, 04:08:35
“Come and Get Your Love“ Real McCoy, Delisha Sundae D’Opulence, 02:40:23, 04:11:27
“Turn the Beat Around“ Gloria Estefan, Scarlett D’Opulence, 02:47:26, 04:14:38

1995-07-26

1995-08-16

1995-09-27

July 26, 1995

August 16, 1995

September 27, 1995

Dame Fefe Damiana D'Opulence (donor)

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