Who Are Bananarama?

Bananarama is a British girl group that has made a huge impact on the music scene throughout its career. Formed in London in 1981, the trio consists of Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward and Siobhan Fahey. They are best known for their chart-topping hits such as ""Venus"", ""Cruel Summer"", and ""Love In The First Degree"".

The Early Years of Bananarama

In 1981, Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward met at Bristol's Lodway school. They soon joined forces with their friend Siobhan Fahey to form Bananarama. Initially, the trio performed covers at local clubs until they released their debut single ""Aie a Mwana"" in 1982. The song was well-received and propelled the group to international fame.

Bananarama's Musical Success

Throughout the 1980s, Bananarama released several albums and singles that quickly became hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Their first single to break into the UK top 10 was ""Cruel Summer"" in 1983. The following year, they had another hit with their cover version of Shocking Blue's classic ""Venus"". In 1986, they released their fourth album ""True Confessions"", which featured two more UK top 10 singles - ""More Than Physical"" and ""Love In The First Degree"".

Featurings and Later Years

In the late '80s and early '90s, Bananarama collaborated with various other artists such as Fun Boy Three, Livvi Franc, Kelis and Shakespears Sister. They also released several albums during this period including ""Wow!"" in 1987 and ""Pop Life"" in 1991. In 1998, they released their final studio album which was titled ""Ultra Violet"".

Legacy of Bananarama

Bananarama has left an indelible mark on music history. They have sold over 30 million records worldwide and have been praised by many artists including Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga for their groundbreaking work. To this day, their songs continue to be played on radio stations across the globe.