Banaroo
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Banaroo | |
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 Banaroo Logo | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Pop, bubblegum pop, Eurodance, dance-pop |
| Years active | 2005–2008; 2013-Present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Members | Doro Farkas Laura Luppino Alvin Philipps Daniel Langer |
| Past members | Robbert „Bobby“ Dessauvagie Stefanie „Steffy“ Dreyer Kathrin „Cat“ Geißler Vittorio „Vito“ Magro |
| Website | www.banaroo.de |
Banaroo is a German pop group, who had music success between 2005–2008. They have had several successful singles in countries including Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The group was made up of two males and two females: Robbert "Bobby" Dessauvagie, Stefanie "Steffy" Dreyer, Kathrin "Cat“ Geißler and Vittorio "Vito" Magro during their original time active from 2005-2008. As of 2013, the group has been completely relaunched with new members Doro, Laura, Alvin, and Daniel.
2005
Banaroo's World
Banaroo released their debut single "Dubi Dam Dam" on June 5, 2005. The single achieved huge success. It charted in four countries, three of which it charted in the top five. It peaked at number two in both Germany and Austria.
In July 2005, Banaroo released their debut album Banaroo's World. The album charted at number one in both Germany and Austria. It also charted at number seven in the Swiss charts. It was certified platinum in Germany, and certified Gold in both Austria and Switzerland.
Banaroo's second single from the album, "Space Cowboy", was released across Europe in August 2005. Not as successful as "Dubi Dam Dam", it still however charted at number five in Germany and in the top twenty in Austria and Switzerland.
Christmas World
Banaroo returned on November 11, 2005 with their third single, "Coming Home For Christmas". It failed to do as well as previous singles, however it still made the top ten in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
In December 2005, Banaroo released their second album, Christmas World. The album, despite its name, did not include just Christmas songs. The album debuted at #12 on the German charts on December 9, 2005.
2006
Amazing
In February 2006, Banaroo returned with their fourth single "Uh Mamma". It charted in the top ten in Germany and Austria. In Switzerland it reached #11.
They released their third album Amazing on March 24, 2006. It charted at #2 in Austria and was certified Gold. It charted at #6 in Germany and #25 in Switzerland.
"Sing and Move (La La La Laaaa)" was the second and last single from the album. It was released June 27, 2006. It failed to match the success of previous singles, not making the top twenty and only reaching a peak of #51.
2007
Fly Away
Having been away from the music scene for nearly nine months, Banaroo returned with "Ba Yonga Wamba". It was released March 23, 2007, and also failed to match the success of previous singles, although it did chart higher than "Sing and Move (La La La Laaaa)". The song also managed to chart in the top thirty in Germany and Austria.
They released their seventh and last single "I'll Fly Away" on May 4, 2007. It only reached number 84 in Germany.
Banaroo released their fourth and last studio album Fly Away on July 4, 2007. Failing to do as well as previous albums, it still charted at #24 in Germany.
The Best of Banaroo
On October 19, 2007, Banaroo released their greatest hits album The Best of Banaroo featuring 18 songs from their four albums, plus two new songs. The album failed to chart.
Minor release in Australia
"Dubi Dam Dam" was released in Australia in April 2007, but failed to chart; this possibly being the reason why no more Banaroo CD's were released in Australia ever since.
Breakup
After the release of The Best of Banaroo, Banaroo had disappeared from the music world. It was confirmed in 2008 that they would not be releasing any more music and that they had broken up.
Comeback
In 2013, Na Klar! held a casting in Germany to pick four new members for Banaroo. The members chosen are Doro, Laura, Alvin, and Daniel. They will continue on the success of Banaroo, considering the past members of Banaroo are now busy with their own solo careers. Banaroo plans to release new material, particularly in the same Banaroo style, in 2013.
The first new single, a new version of their #1 hit single "Dubi Dam Dam", will be released on May 17th as the first single from their upcoming new studio album titled "Bubblegum World", which will include remakes of old songs by Banaroo, as well as brand new songs by the group.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart ranking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | DE | CH | NL | |||
| 2005 | "Dubi Dam Dam" | 2 | 2 | 5 | 36 | |
| 2005 | "Space Cowboy" | 12 | 5 | 17 | ||
| 2005 | "Coming Home For Christmas" | 5 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 2006 | "Uh Mamma" | 3 | 9 | 11 | ||
| 2006 | "Sing and Move (La La La Laaaa)" | 51 | 58 | 82 | ||
| 2007 | "Ba Yonga Wamba" | 28 | 30 | 86 | ||
| 2007 | "I'll Fly Away" | 84 | ||||
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart ranking | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | AT | CH | ||
| 2005 | Banaroo's World | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | Christmas World | 12 | 5 | 26 |
| 2006 | Amazing | 6 | 2 | 25 |
| 2007 | Fly Away | 44 | 24 | 86 |
- 2009: The Best Of Banaroo
DVD
- 2005: Banaroo – Der Film!