'Now Or Never' now on UK Amazon MP3 Store

Bananarama's brand new 4 track EP, 'Now of Never' is now available to download from Amazon's UK MP3 Store.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-or-Never-EP/dp/B009HADFKQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348758580&sr=8-3

Poster: Brace Yourself

Like most of us, Bananarama have been responsible for the occasional 'crime against fashion'.  It's not their fault though.  Take one moment to think about the pop stars who were performing back in the eighties.  Most of them should have been locked away in a padded 'Fashion' cell for wearing such hideous excuses for clothes (I'm looking at you, Captain Sensible, if you're reading this!) 

Of course, Fashion Jails wouldn't be as severe as normal prison conditions.  My idea of a Fashion Jail would be where the inmates are forced to wear Primark clothes that are 2 sizes too small, whilst being forced to drink sub-standard cocktails perpared by a less than efficient barman..  It would be a re-education facility where Su Pollard performs 'We're Starting Together' twenty times a day.  It would be torture! Mu ha ha ha ha!

Check out this retro Smash Hits poster from back in the day. 

Cool Cats

Twitter follower @PhilipMHeron is the Operations Manager at the super famous animal welfare organisation, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.  The organisation is the focus of Paul O'Grady's excellent ITV show 'For the Love Of Dogs'.   You can also vote for the show in the National TV Awards http://www.nationaltvawards.com/ 

Philip is a HUGE Bananarama fan and he tweeted Sara a lovely photo of these two cute and adorable Kittens. Can you guess what their names are?

Keren & Sara.  Let's hope they are homed soon!

Hard Rock Hollywood

@Bananarama2012 just posted this amazing photo!



"Hard Rock window on Hollywood Blvd"

Update: 'Now or Never" EP

If you've bought the new EP, you would be wise to keep hold of your purchase receipts as you will be able to claim a bonus track.

So, check in with http://www.bananarama.co.uk soon for details of how to claim!

The tracks are going down a storm with fans!

Bananarama - 'Now or Never' EP

Bananarama's brand new EP, 'Now or Never' has made its way on Amazon' MP3 store and iTunes!

The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Now or Never

2. La La Love

3. Moves Like Jagger

4. Now or Never (Extended Mix)

Of course, 'Moves Like Jagger' is a cover of the Maroon 5 song, but this version is very electronic and an interesting spin of the massive global hit!

All of the songs have been produced by the fabulous Ian Masterson, who of course produced 'Viva' amongst other tracks. 

A British Sensation...

"A British Sensation".  That's how Jeremy Kennedy describes Bananarama in his super complimentary written piece on examiner.com

It's refreshing when a writer acknowledges Bananarama's achievements in their amazing 30 year career.  Jeremy also points out that the October tour is their first in the US (albeit a much smaller affair this time) since 1989, which was when the ladies were on their 'world tour'.

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Sky Sports F1 commentator @CroftyF1 had a very interesting flight back home. Earlier today he tweeted the following:

Banner-narama

Promotion for Pinktober!

Bananarama at the Singapore Grand Prix!

Last night Bananarama performed at the Singapore Grand Prix to an enthusiatic crowd.  According to the Straits Times , Keren was her usual cheeky self, flirting with the dancers and even playfully slapping Sara's bottom at one point during their set.

Another website recalls Keren joking about how one of their dancers was only 19 years old, and that for him, it was like he was “dancing with his mums”!

Apparently the setlist was:

1. Nathan Jones
2. Really Saying Something
3. Move In My Direction
4. Cruel Summer
5. I Want You Back
6. La La Love (New song!)
7. Robert de Niro’s Waiting
8. Look On The Floor
9. I Heard A Rumour
10. Now Or Never (New song!)
11. Love In The First Degree
12. Venus
13. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

Hollywood Boys

Some very excited fans posted this picture on the Bananarama Facebook page.

"Hollywood boys excited for your upcoming visit!!"

US Weekly: Best Girl Groups of All Time

Of course, it goes without saying that Bananarama are one of the greatest girl groups ever!  US Weekly magazine recently included them in their list of the Best Girl Groups Of All Time!

 

 

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/best-girl-groups-of-all-time-2012317/24103

Look In: Postcard of Keren

Pinktober Robes!

Here is yet another new photo of our favourite ladies...this time modelling some Pinktober robes.  You can purchase them on the Hard Rock website: http://tinyurl.com/bndloy8

Robe-arama!

Smash Hits snippet!

I love the use of the word 'cavorting', which isn't used enough in journalism in my opinion. 

This gem was from 1982. 

I've also just a read a brief little Bananarama piece (no pictures or quotes) from another edition.  It was competition results and the winners won signed inflatable Banana's of all things!  Can you imagine that happening these days?  I don't think anyone would enter it. A signed iPad and perhaps a gold plated Banana would be the modern equivalent, I guess.  Aww.... I miss Smash Hits!

Pinktober!

 

 

 

Here is another new photo of Bananarama, but this wearing a lovely Pinktober 2012 T-Shirt: https://rockshop.hardrock.com/Lifestyle/Shop%20for%20Good/product/HRO_Wmns_Pinktober_2012_Vneck_Oatmeal/



Retro Magazine: Venus!

"They were the only clean things left in our wardrobes" said the Bananarama ladies.

Retro Magazine: Love, Truth & Honesty

"Just take the goddam picture!" said Keren to a bemused (and scared) photographer.

Retro Magazine: Movin On

"Can I be Siobhan or Jacquie?" said the overly familiar male model.

Bananarama: The US Tour!

 

Moments later, a frustrated hotel maid shouted at the Bananarama ladies for wearing shoes in bed. "Were you born in a barn?!", she screamed.

Yes, it's happening! The October 2012 US tour! Not long to get those tickets purchased, folks!

Bananarama will perform in honor of PINKTOBER, while celebrating their 30th anniversary as the most successful female pop group in history. Hurrah! Here are those special dates:

October 2nd - Hard Rock Cafe, New York


October 3rd - Hard Rock Cafe, Boston

October 5th - Hard Rock Cafe, Tampa

October 7th - Hard Rock Cafe, Atlanta

October 9th - Hard Rock Cafe, Chicago

October 11th - Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood Blvd

October 13th - Hard Rock Cafe, Seattle

October 15th - Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas

For additional information/tour dates visit www.hardrock.com

Hard Rock International adds a pop of PINK this October in honor of the brand's 13th annual PINKTOBER™ breast cancer awareness campaign! For the 2012 campaign Hard Rock teams up with international, female pop-duo Bananarama to raise awareness and funds for a cause that affects people across the globe. As 2012 PINKTOBER brand ambassadors, Bananarama will entertain fans and survivors on a special PINKTOBER tour at select Hard Rock locations in the U.S.

"Everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by breast cancer," said Sara Dallin. "So when Hard Rock offered us the opportunity to take part in PINKTOBER and support a great cause in a fun way, we jumped at the chance."

"We cannot wait to get our Hard Rock tour started and spread the PINKTOBER message of awareness and hope to all our amazing fans," added Keren Woodward.

Hard Rock's commitment to breast cancer awareness and research continues throughout October with PINK menu offerings, "PINK Sheets Rooms," and limited-edition merchandise benefiting a variety of charities including The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (U.S.), The Caron Keating Foundation (U.K.) and local breast cancer charities around the globe.

"Philanthropy has been a cornerstone for Hard Rock since day one, and our annual PINKTOBER program is an incredible example of the unique way Hard Rock Cafes, Hotels and Casinos around the Globe are able to support a worthy cause," said Annie Balliro, Sr. Director of Brand Philanthropy, Hard Rock International. "By combining great music, cool merchandise, unique menu items, social media and creative local activation, Hard Rockers help raise awareness, funds and most importantly support for the fight against breast cancer."