Bananarama are a British girl group who have had success with pop and new wave songs since 1982. The group have had ten Top 10 singles in the UK singles chart to date, as well as three U.S. Top 10 hits, one of which hit number one. Some of their biggest international hits include "Cruel Summer", "Venus", "Love in the First Degree" and "I Heard a Rumour". They are known for their unique vocal style which features all members singing the same notes in unison (rather than three-part harmonies). 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.
The group was founded in London in September 1979 by friends Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin, and Keren Woodward. Dallin and Woodward had been friends since the age of 4. In 1981, Bananarama's members were living above the rehearsal room which was used by former Sex Pistols members Steve Jones and Paul Cook. With their help,...
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Track listing: Move in My DirectionLook on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)WaterfallFrequencyFeel for YouDon't Step on My GrooveMiddle of NowhereI Love the WayLovebiteRules of AttractionYour Love Is Like a DrugReally Saying Something (Solasso mix)Venus (Marc Almond's Hi NRG Showgirls remix)
Track listing: Move in My DirectionVenus (Marc Almond's Hi-Nrg Showgirls remix)
Track listing: Robert de Niro's WaitingNa Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)Really Saying SomethingCruel SummerI Want You BackNathan JonesI Heard a RumourMore, More, MoreOnly Your LoveI Can't Help ItLove, Truth & HonestyIt Ain't What You DoRough JusticePreacher ManMovin' OnHelp! (feat. Lananeeneenoonoo)Tempus Fugit MixLast Thing on My MindLong Train Running
Track listing: He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'Robert de Niro's WaitingCruel SummerThe Wild LifeMore Than PhysicalA Trick of the NightI Heard a RumourLove in the First DegreeLove, Truth & HonestyNa Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
Track listing: IfStarzWhat You Gonna DoCruel Summer (New Version)CrazyBoomRobert De Niro's Waiting (New Version)Careless WhisperSleepI Heard A Rumour (New Version)Got A Thing For You
Track listing: I Heard a RumourI Can't Help ItMovin' OnGive It All Up for LoveLast Thing on My MindRobert de Niro's WaitingThrough a Child's EyesYoung at HeartDream BabyState I'm InMore Than PhysicalDoctor LoveTrue ConfessionsI Can't Let You GoOutta Sight
Track listing: Take Me to Your Heart (radio Heart edit)Take Me to Your Heart (Tony De Vit radio mix)Take Me to Your Heart (album version)Take Me to Your Heart (Sweet Box disco mix)Take Me to Your Heart (Mark Cyrus Raggae mix)Take Me to Your Heart (Tony De Vit Trance mix)Take Me to Your Heart (Electronic Heart mix)Every Shade of Blue (radio edit Vox Hi)
Track listing: Every Shade of BlueRhythm of LifeTake Me to Your HeartProve Your LoveTake Me AwaySystemMaybe the Next TimeYou've Really Got SomethingTime OutDon't Stop Me NowGive in to Me
Track listing: Every Shade of BlueTake Me AwayTake Me to Your HeartTime OutI Found Love (Rozi-mix)Rhythm of LifeProve Your LoveSystemMaybe Next TimeYou've Really Got SomethingDon't Stop Me NowGive in to MeI Found Love (original version)
Track listing: I Found Love (Rozi mix)Every Shade of BlueI Found Love (original mix)
Track listing: Every Shade of Blue (extended Club mix)Every Shade of Blue (Armand's Ruffneck mix)Every Shade of Blue (12" Fab Four for Cleveland City)Every Shade of Blue (Mix 1 Vox Hi)Every Shade of Blue (album version)
Track listing: Bad For MeI Heard a RumourAin't No CureI Can't Let You GoHooked on LoveYoung at HeartRobert De Niro's WaitingHot Line to HeavenDance With a StrangerScarlettGhostRough JusticeCheers Then
Track listing: Movin' OnLast Thing on My MindLet Me Love You OneMore, More, MoreIs She Good to You ?Only Time Will TellGive It All Up for LoveYou'll Never Know What It MeansYou're Never SatisfiedI Could Be PersuadedMovin'on (Bumpin' mix)Last Thing on My Mind (Hi-Nrg mix)Venus (extended)
Track listing: More, More, MoreLove In The First DegreeI Want You BackI Heard A Rumour
Track listing: More, More MoreMore, More, More [12 Inch Mix]Give It All Up For LoveMore, More, More [I Can't Techno More Mix]
Track listing: Movin' On (7 Inch A)Movin' On (Bumpin' Mix)Treat Me RightMovin' On (The Spag-A-Nana Dub)
Track listing: Last Thing on My Mind (7-Inch mix)Another LoverVenus (extended)I Heard a Rumor (Horoscope mix)
Track listing: Preacher ManLong Train RunningOnly Your LoveWhat Colour R the Skies Where U Live?Is Your Love Strong Enough?Tripping on Your LoveAin't no CureOutta SightMegalomaniacI Can't Let You GoHeartlessPreacher Man (Ramabanana Alternative mix)Tripping on Your Love (Farley/Heller remix)
Track listing: Preacher Man (Ramabanana Alternative mix)Tripping on Your Love (Sweet Exorcist Dub)Preacher Man (Bonus Beats Dub)
Track listing: Long Train Running (7' version)Long Train Running (Alma de Noche mix)
Track listing: Tripping on Your Love (Silky Seventies mix)Tripping on Your Love (Silky Dub)Tripping on Your Love (Smoove mix)Tripping on Your Love (Maurice's Wicked mix)Tripping on Your Love (Maurice's Dub mix)Tripping on Your Love (The Sturm mix)
Track listing: Preacher Man (Shep's Club mix)Preacher Man (Shep's Dub mix)Preacher Man (Shep's Instrumental)Megalomaniac
Track listing: Cruel Summer '89Megarama '89Help '89Love in the First Degree (Jailers mix)I Heard A Rumor (Miami mix)I Want You Back (Extended European mix)Nathan Jones (Extended mix)Love, Truth and Honesty (Dance Hall version)Venus
Track listing: Only Your Love (Milky Bar mix)Only Your Love (Youth & Thrash on the mix)Only Your Love (Hardcore instrumental)
Track listing: Only Your Love (The Monkey Drum Mooch)Only Your Love (A Tribute to Barry Mooncult mix)Only Your Love (Paris Texas instrumental)
Track listing: Megarama '89 (full length version)I Heard a Rumour (Corporation of Bananarama mix)Venus (The Greatest remix)
Track listing: Cruel Summer '89 (Swing Beat version)Venus (The Greatest remix)I Heard a Rumour (Corporation of Bananarama)
Track listing: Cruel Summer '89I Heard A RumorVenus
Track listing: Venus (The Greatest remix)Cruel Summer (Swing Beat Dub)Heard a Rumour (Corporation of Bananarama mix)
Track listing: Help! (extended version)Help!Love in the Factory
Track listing: The Greatest Hits Megamix (Side A)The Greatest Hits Megamix (Side B)
Track listing: I Want You Back (extended European mix)Amnesia (Theme From the Roxy) (Extended 12" Version)Bad for Me
Track listing: Love, Truth & Honesty (dance Hall version)Strike It Rich (Full Length club mix)
Track listing: Love, Truth & Honesty (Balearacidic mix)Love, Truth & Honesty (Hot Power 12" )Strike It Rich
Track listing: I Heard a RumorI Can't Help ItI Want You BackLove, Truth and HonestyNathan JonesHe Was Really Sayin' Somethin'Robert de Niro's WaitingCruel SummerNa Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)Trick of the NightAie a MwanaHelp!
Track listing: Nathan Jones (extended version)Venus (extended version)Once in a Lifetime
Track listing: I Heard a RumourLove in the First DegreeI Can't Help ItI Want You BackLove, Truth, and HonestyReally Saying SomethingShy BoyRobert De Niro's WaitingCruel SummerIt Ain't What You DoNa Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)Rough JusticeTrick of the NightAie A MwanaVenus (12" Hellfire Remix)Nathan JonesLove In The First Degree (Eurobeat Style)
Track listing: The Bananarama Mega-MixMr. Sleaze (Rare Groove remix)Ecstasy (Chicago House Stylee)
Track listing: I Can't Help ItI Heard a RumourSome Girls (12" version)Once in a LifetimeStrike It Rich (12" version)Bad for MeCome BackNathan JonesI Want You Back
Track listing: I Heard a RumourClean Cut Boy (Party Size)
Track listing: A Trick of the Night (The Number One mix)A Trick of the Night (Tricky mix)A Trick of the Night (Dub mix)
Track listing: Love in the First DegreeMr. Sleaze
Track listing: I Heard a Rumour (Miami mix)I Heard a Rumour (House mix)Clean Cut Boy (Party Size)
Track listing: I Can't Help It (extended Club mix)I Can't Help It (7" )Mr. Sleaze (Rare Groove version)Mr. Sleaze (instrumental)
Track listing: Venus (extended version)Venus (Dub)White Train
Track listing: More Than Physical (Garage mix)More Than Physical (Dub)Scarlett
Track listing: More Than Physical (Musclebound mix)Venus (Hellfire mix)Scarlett
Track listing: True ConfessionsReady or NotA Trick of the NightDance With a StrangerIn a Perfect WorldDo Not DisturbA Cut Above the RestPromised LandMore Than PhysicalHooked on Love
Track listing: Do Not DisturbGhost
Track listing: Set on YouMore Than Physical (Muscle Bound mix)Ghost
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