Their first three albums were primarily produced and co-written with Jolley & Swain. Fun Boy Three then guested on Bananarama's song " Really Saying Something" later that year.ĭebut and following success (1982 - 1988)īananarama experienced their greatest success during the period from 1982 to 1989. In 1983, the song hit the Top 5 in the UK and gave the girls their first significant mainstream success. UK fashion magazine " The Face" featured an article on Bananarama after their first single, and it caught the attention of ex- Specials member Terry Hall, who invited them to collaborate with his new vocal group Fun Boy Three on the track " T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)". Bananarama's previous experience in a recording studio was as background vocalists on the Department S b-side "Solid Gold Easy Action", a T. The song was an underground hit and the girls were subsequently signed by Decca (later London Records). The demo was heard at Demon Records, who offered the girls their first deal. With their help, Bananarama recorded their first demo " Aie a Mwana" (a cover of a song by Black Blood, sung in Swahili). In 1981, Bananarama's members were living above the rehearsal room which was used by former Sex Pistols members Steve Jones and Paul Cook. The trio were ardent followers of the punk rock and post-punk music scene during the late 1970s and early 1980s and often performed impromptu sets or backing vocals at gigs for such bands as The Monochrome Set, Iggy Pop, The Jam, Department S ] and The Nipple Erectors The Shanne Bradley Interview ] Dallin and Woodward had been childhood friends in Bristol since the age of 4 and attended St. The group was founded in London in September 1979 by Fahey, Woodward and Dallin. Lead vocals and background vocals were recorded in this way, and much of Bananarama's early material was recorded with all three members at the same microphone at the same time. They are known for their unique vocal style which features all members singing in unison (rather than three-part harmonies). Some of their biggest international hits include " Cruel Summer", " Venus", " Love in the First Degree" and " I Heard a Rumour". Top 10 hits, one of which hit number one. The group have had ten Top 10 singles in the UK singles chart to date, as well as three U.S. Although there have been lineup changes during the years, the group enjoyed its most popular success as a trio, made up of lifelong friends Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin. Bananarama are an English girl group who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982.
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