Banaroo
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 Banaroo Logo |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Pop, Bubblegum pop, dance-pop |
| Years active | 2005–2008 |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Ch!pz |
| Website | [www.banaroo.de] |
| Members | |
| Robbert „Bobby“ Dessauvagie Stefanie „Steffy“ Dreyer Kathrin „Cat“ Geißler Vittorio „Vito“ Magro |
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Banaroo was 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 is made up of two males and two females.
Robbert "Bobby" Dessauvagie
Stefanie "Steffy" Dreyer
Kathrin "Cat“ Geißler
Vittorio "Vito“ Magr.
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[edit] 2005
[edit] Banaroo's World
Banaroo released their debut single "Dubi Dam Dam" 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. It was 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 charting in the top twenty in Austria and Switzerland.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 2006
[edit] Amazing
February 24, 2006, Banaroo returned with their fourth single "Uh Mamma". It charted in the top ten in Germany and Austria. In Switzerland it charted at #11.
They released their third album "Amazing" 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 get the success of the previous singles, not reaching the top twenty, only reaching a peak of #51.
[edit] 2007
[edit] Fly Away
For been away from the music world for nearly nine months, Banaroo returned with "Ba Yonga Wamba". It was released March 23, 2007. It also failed to get the success of previous singles, although charting higher than "Sing and Move (La La La Laaaa)". Charting in the top thirty in Germany and Austria.
They released their seventh and last single "I'll Fly Away May 4, 2007. It charted at only 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.
[edit] 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 2 new songs. It failed to chart.
[edit] Minor Release in Australia
"Dubi Dam Dam" was released in Australia in April, 2007. It failed to chart. Possible reason that no more Banaroo CD's were released in Australia.
[edit] 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 they had broken up.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart ranking | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | Chart ranking | ||
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| 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
[edit] DVD
- 2005: Banaroo – Der Film!
[edit] External links
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