Bananarama – The Greatest Hits Collection / The Complete Singles 1981-1988 including: Venus, Love In The First Degree, Cruel Summer, Robert De Niro's Waiting, I Heard A Rumour, Shy Boy, Really Saying Something / Because Music 2x Audio CD 2017 / 9029571060

UPC 0190295710606

Product Details

• Label: Because Music – 9029571060
• Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Released: Dec 1, 2017
• Genre: Electronic, Pop
• Style: Synth-pop

Overview

The Greatest Hits Collection by Bananarama is a definitive 2-CD compilation that covers the iconic period from 1981 to 1988, capturing the British girl group's rise to fame with their irresistible blend of synth-pop and catchy hooks. This collection features 21 of their greatest hits, including classics like Venus, Love In The First Degree, Cruel Summer, Robert De Niro’s Waiting, and I Heard A Rumour. Alongside the hits, the album includes an exciting collection of bonus tracks, extended versions, remixes, and rare singles that provide fans with a comprehensive look at their chart-topping career.

From their early infectious pop anthems to more mature, polished tracks, this compilation is the ultimate tribute to one of the most influential female groups of the '80s. With remixes and extended versions making up the second disc, this collection is a must-have for Bananarama fans and collectors alike.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Venus – 3:48
2. I Heard A Rumour – 3:24
3. Love In The First Degree – 3:31
4. I Can’t Help It – 3:30
5. I Want You Back (Single Version) – 3:47
6. Love, Truth And Honesty – 3:25
7. Nathan Jones (Single Version) – 3:20
8. Really Sayin' Something – 2:42
9. Shy Boy – 3:13
10. Robert De Niro’s Waiting (7" Version) – 3:29
11. Cruel Summer – 3:35
12. It Ain’t What You Do (It’s The Way That You Do It) – 2:52
13. Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) – 3:29
14. Rough Justice (7" Version) – 3:38
15. A Trick Of The Night (7" Version) – 4:08
16. Aie A Mwana (7" Version) – 3:38
17. More Than Physical (DJ Edit) – 3:43
18. Do Not Disturb – 3:25
19. Hot Line To Heaven (7" Mix) – 3:54
20. The Wild Life (7" Version) – 3:17
21. Cheers Then – 3:30

Bonus Tracks (Disc 2):

1. Really Saying Something (With Fun Boy Three) (US Extended Version) – 7:57
2. Shy Boy (US Extended Version) – 7:20
3. Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) (Extended Version) – 4:52
4. Robert De Niro’s Waiting (Extended Version) – 5:42
5. Venus (12" Hellfire Mix) – 9:18
6. More Than Physical (Garage Mix) – 8:46
7. I Heard A Rumour (Miami Remix) – 7:13
8. Love In The First Degree (Eurobeat Style) – 7:18
9. I Can’t Help It (The "Hammond" Version Excursion) – 6:33
10. Nathan Jones (Psycho Mix) – 6:23
11. Cruel Summer ('89 Swing Beat Dub) – 5:17

Key Credits

• Executive Producers: Bananarama, Simon Fuller
• Producers: Stock Aitken Waterman, Tim Simenon, Fun Boy Three, and others
• Vocals: Bananarama (Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Siobhan Fahey)