Whacked-out times at 'Summer Heights High' Nov 8, 2008
"Tsunamarama" is his musical about the 2004 tsunami, set to the music of Bananarama. "Summer Heights High" gives us an idea of what Christopher Guest, creator of spoofs such as "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show," might come up with if he were to make a TV comedy series. (Boston Globe)
High on high school Nov 7, 2008
"This is a big show I did last year, 'Tsunamarama,' which was about the Tsunami tragedy, set to the music of Bananarama.". After the current head of drama leaves school for a family emergency, Mr. G assumes her position as head of the department and immediately throws out "Anything Goes" to write a musical of his own, based on a Summer Heights student named Jessica who died of an ecstasy overdose earlier in the year. (Salon)
CD of the week Kaiser Chiefs, Off With Their Heads Oct 19, 2008
It takes in the stutters of infatuation, indie-rock's love of badges and a sly Bananarama nod ('It's not like I'm talking Italian. . (guardian.co.uk)
A little bit country, a little bit rock Sep 25, 2008
Same with Bananarama s overalls and tousled moppet hair. Oh, the memories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
My Side of the Story...Editorial Column by Angie Johannsen Sep 24, 2008
I remember dancing my heart out to Bananarama while watching Sixteen Candles for the 15th time. Of course, we had to wait for movies to come out on Beta. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Most Popular All-Girl Bands Top 80s... Sep 14, 2008
During the 1980s, female pop music groups including Pointer Sisters, Bangles, Go-Go's and Bananarama sang catchy pop music songs but scored only 3 top 10 hits ... Bananarama ;3 hits none in top 10 (average in top 42 ... Bananarama Top 80s Hits. (Suite101.com)
'Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii' no name for a girl, rules NZ judge Jul 25, 2008
I changed my name by deed poll to Jenna Dana Bananarama Rater ... Jenna Dana Bananarama Rater, Cardiff, Wales. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
iPod & you: unveiling your inner geek Jul 16, 2008
Standing here before you today, being of reasonably sound body and mind, I confess that I just suffered a bitter letdown upon finding that Bananarama s Cruel Summer cannot be purchased from iTunes in its original format ... DAVE: Look man, I started this column off talking about how crestfallen I was to miss out on Bananarama. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Pop princess Kylie receives royal award Jul 4, 2008
She joined Bob Geldof, Bananarama and other artists to sing on Band Aid II's 1989 re-recording of "Do They Know it's Christmas" to raise money for Ethiopia. Minogue started her career as an actress, making her name in the hit Australian soap opera "Neighbours." She has since appeared in several films. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The beat goes on Jun 27, 2008
Glastonbury was an annual event by the early 1980s and the bill in 1982 ranged from U2 to Bananarama ... Bananarama braved the basic facilities in 1982. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Celtics-Lakers hubbub fills the inbox Jun 2, 2008
We're thinking Magic and Bird for the program cover, and Bananarama for the national anthem. . (USA Today -- Sports)
Inspectors last line of defense against germs May 5, 2008
Venus by Bananarama played over the speakers. Several songs later, Froehle was finished. (Anchorage Daily News)
Slice of surreal Mar 25, 2008
I never thought Id ever see the Bananarama girls crammed into a little mini van with their whole entourage ... It was a joy to be in a crowd of people who loved that gloriously glam decade, who knew the choreography to Bananaramas Venus by heart, who understood the sheer class of Howard Jones when he began tickling the keys on his Yamaha electric piano to Like to Get to Know You Well ... The 2008 lineup includes Rick Astley, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Bananarama, Young and ABC.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Attack on the Clones Mar 22, 2008
The band Bananarama could have been the more fetid Apricotarota. When Shakespeare let slip the dogs of war, what do you think they slipped on. (Scientific American)
Come back and play Jan 29, 2008
For the Here our 2008 concert, Young will be performing alongside his peers from the 1980s: Howard Jones, Bananarama, Johnny Hates Jazz and Limahl. The first time I was asked to do this 80s revival tour, I didnt really want to do it, confesses Young. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A decade for zeroing in on nostalgia in a big way Jan 16, 2008
The new year brought news that an end-of-the-pier extravaganza known as Here & Now is on to its seventh tour, filling Britain's indoor arenas with crowds eager to see '80s throwbacks such as Bananarama and Rick Astley. Should you want to relive the '90s, take your pick from back-together bands such as the Verve and My Bloody Valentine, or look at this year's most eagerly awaited albums - among them offerings from Oasis, REM, Madonna and Lenny Kravitz. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Those still are the days Jan 14, 2008
The new year brought news that an end-of-the-pier extravaganza known as Here s on to its seventh tour, filling the UK's indoor arenas with crowds eager to see 80s throwbacks such as Bananarama and Rick Astley. Should you want to relive the 90s, take your pick from back-together bands such as the Verve and My Bloody Valentine, or look at the lists of this year's most eagerly awaited albums - among them offerings from Oasis, REM, Madonna and Lenny Kravitz. (Guardian Unlimited)
80s stars cash in on thirtysomething pop nostalgia boom Jan 2, 2008
Tickets sell out for tour celebrating the era Acts include Rick Astley, Bananarama and ABC ... Bananarama are set to turn back time with nostalgia tour ... Others include Curiosity Killed the Cat, Bananarama, Paul Young and ABC.. (Guardian Unlimited)
The pick of year's adverts Dec 28, 2007
Probably Ad Breakdown's favourite advert of the year - and especially welcome since most newspaper advertising is about the latest Bananarama CD giveaway. Ad Breakdown is compiled by Giles Wilson. (BBC News -- UK)
Click for Full Story Dec 17, 2007
Pop singer Sarah Dallin (Bananarama) is 46. Country musician Tim Chewning is 45. (KWTX.com, TX)
The rise of the rock goddess Dec 12, 2007
The New Sins' debut single, It Doesn't Work Like That, is a catchy, upbeat dance track that Hayter describes as unashamedly pop. "I want the New Sins to be accessible but have substance and longevity. Andrew Hale, who I work with, says it harks back to the days of pop music when 'pop' wasn't a dirty word. I'd like it to have the sensibilities of bands like Talk Talk and Bananarama.". Hayter's tip for great things next year is East London's Cock 'n' Bull Kid - a 21-year-old Morrissey fan whose... (Guardian Unlimited)
BIG PICTURE: 'All Ages Night'; Sep 20, 2007
(His mother is Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama. . (Los Angeles Times)
Kylie Minogue 20 years on Aug 2, 2007
" Around 1986 Mushroom executive Gary Ashley had met UK producers Stock Aitken Waterman. They had had hits with Mel and Kim, Dead or Alive's You Spin Me Round and Bananarama's Venus. They'd signed Melbourne singer Carol Hitchcock and produced her Temptations cover Get Ready. Mushroom talked Minogue and her accountant father Ron, her surrogate manager, into releasing Locomotion as her first single. "They were surprised we wanted to go with that," Pelman says. They also pitched the Stock Aitken... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
The Singing Bee Jul 10, 2007
Songs range from all eras: Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1974 epic "Sweet Home Alabama" makes an appearance, as does Three Dog Night, Smash Mouth and Bananarama, so it helps to be well-rounded. Most of the songs selected are top-10 hits, so listening to indie rock at 3 a.m. for the last 10 years isn't going to play to your advantage. (Variety)
Famous five: Why The Traveling Wilburys are the ulimate supergroup Jun 21, 2007
A new version of the song, featuring Kylie, Bros and Bananarama, was released in 1989. In 2004, a 20th anniversary release with a Damien Hirst cover raised millions for famine victims in Darfur. (Belfast Telegraph)
Pipettes revive 'girl' group (Jenny Mayo) May 31, 2007
"That's a lifestyle choice. We wanted to bring a bit more pride and effort back into music." Formed in 2003, the septet made a mark on Britain last summer with the full-length "We Are The Pipettes," which came in at No. 41 and hatched two Top 40 singles: "Pull Shapes" and "Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me." With easy rhythms that incite two-stepping and double claps, their tracks meld the sensibilities of pop-princess predecessors like the Shangri-Las with the spunk of more modern-day acts such as... (Washington Times, DC)
More of this story May 5, 2007
On weekdays, DJs play Air Supply, Bananarama, Prince, Simple Minds and more. The music is complemented by a buffet called the "Rock N' Sushi Roll." The delicately soft cuts of savory tuna, salmon, snapper and shrimp are worth the price of the buffet alone. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Talent searchAspiring singers given the chance to perform with 80s stars Apr 27, 2007
Fans of 80s music The Human League and Bananarama have been given the chance to sing alongside their idols by the organisers of a new music festival. Retrofest has invited singers and duos to send them MP3 samples of their songs. (BBC News -- UK)
Yahoo launches legal lyrics site Apr 26, 2007
And are Bananarama "guilty as a cocoa bean" in Love In The First Degree. The answer, in both cases, is no. Bush is singing: "It's me, I'm Cathy. I've come home"; Bananarama are as guilty "as a girl can be". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
No Glasto ticket?Other festival gems with stars, atmosphere - and tickets Apr 3, 2007
Relive the glory years with Bananarama at Retrofest. Retrofest Who: Human League, Howard Jones, Bananarama, ABC. Where: Culzean Castle, Ayrshire. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Kings Of Leon Amped For Stooges, Pipettes Are Pipin'-Hot At SXSW Mar 18, 2007
Bananarama with a backing band. Time will tell. (VHI.com -- Music News)
