13 Facts About Bananarama

Bananarama are an English pop duo from London, formed as a trio in 1980 by friends Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward.

Bananarama formed in September 1980 when teenagers and childhood friends Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward moved from Bristol to London and met Siobhan Fahey.

In 1981, Bananarama recorded their first demo, "Aie a Mwana", a cover of a song by Black Blood, sung in Swahili.

The song was an underground hit and Bananarama were signed by Decca and remained on the label until 1993.

Bananarama had tracked the producers down after hearing "You Spin Me Round " by Dead or Alive.

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In March 1987, Bananarama participated in the recording of the single "Let It Be" as members of the charity supergroup Ferry Aid.

In October 2007, Bananarama announced that they would be appearing on 2008's Here and Now Tour with other 1980s artists such as Belinda Carlisle, Paul Young, ABC, and Rick Astley.

Bananarama wanted to sample "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" for his track but then decided to ask Dallin and Woodward to sing it instead.

Bananarama released a new single entitled "Love Comes" and a new album Viva in September 2009.

In September 2010, Bananarama were back in the studio with producer Ian Masterson, and recorded a Christmas song titled "Baby It's Christmas".

In October 2011, Bananarama performed at Retrolicious 2011 in Singapore, together with The Human League and Belinda Carlisle.

On 9 November 2013, Bananarama revealed on the BBC show Pointless Celebrities that they were recording a new album in Nashville and that it would be influenced by country and pop.

In 2016, Bananarama toured Australia in February and showcased their new song "Got to Get Away".