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Annabella Lwin
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Lwin performing with Bow Wow Wow in Kant-Kino, Berlin in 1982
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| Birth name | Myant Myant Aye |
| Born | 31 October 1966 Rangoon, Burma |
| Origin | London, England, UK |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
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Annabella Lwin (born Myant Myant Aye on October 31, 1966) is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer. She is famous for being the lead singer of the new wave band Bow Wow Wow. Annabella was born in Rangoon, Burma, and has both Burmese and English heritage.
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Annabella's Early Life
Annabella Lwin was born on October 31, 1966. Her birthplace was Rangoon, which is in Burma. Her father was Burmese, and her mother was English.
Joining the Band Bow Wow Wow
Annabella Lwin became the singer for the band Bow Wow Wow. This happened when she was only thirteen years old!
How Annabella Joined EMI Records
Before Bow Wow Wow, some musicians like Matthew Ashman and David Barbarossa were in a band called Adam and the Ants. Their manager, Malcolm McLaren, convinced them to start a new band. They teamed up with bassist Leigh Gorman.
A music scout named Dave Fishel heard Annabella singing. She was singing along to the radio in a dry cleaner's shop. He thought she was great and told Malcolm McLaren about her.
Annabella had a successful audition. After that, she moved from her regular school to the Sylvia Young Theatre School. This school helps young people learn about performing.
Bow Wow Wow signed a music deal with EMI Records in July 1980. Soon after, they released their first song, "C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!".
This song was special because it was the world's first-ever cassette single. It was only released on a cassette tape. The song's lyrics talked about recording music from the radio. This was a bit controversial back then.
Moving to RCA Records
Later, Bow Wow Wow moved to a new record company, RCA Records. They released their first full album, See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang Yeah, City All Over! Go Ape Crazy!, in 1981.
They also released an extended play (EP) called The Last of the Mohicans. This was followed by the popular song "Go Wild in the Country".
Annabella started writing songs for the band's next album. This album was called When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going. It included a big hit song, "Do You Wanna Hold Me?". This song was played a lot on MTV.
After a busy tour in the US, Annabella was suddenly let go from the band. She found out by reading about it in a music magazine in September 1983.
Bow Wow Wow Reunions and New Music
Annabella Lwin and Leigh Gorman, the former bassist, got back together in 1997. They went on a tour in the United States. Other musicians joined them for the shows. The original guitarist, Matthew Ashman, had passed away in 1995.
Two of their live shows were recorded for a CD. This album was called Wild in the U.S.A.. It was released in 1998.
In 1998, Bow Wow Wow worked with DJ Swedish Egil. They made a song called "Eastern Promise". They also added a song called "A Thousand Tears" to a movie in 1999.
In 2006, Bow Wow Wow recorded a cover song. It was "I Started Something I Couldn't Finish" by the Smiths. This song appeared on several albums in 2007.
On November 21, 2010, Annabella, Leigh Gorman, and David Barbarossa played a special concert. It was a tribute to Matthew Ashman.
Bow Wow Wow continued to play shows with new band members. In 2012, Leigh Gorman started performing under the band's name with a different singer. Annabella Lwin still performs as "Annabella Lwin of the original Bow Wow Wow."
Some Bow Wow Wow songs were used in the movie Marie Antoinette (2006). These included "I Want Candy" and "Fools Rush In". Annabella's style also inspired the main actress in the film.
Annabella's Solo Music and Other Projects
Annabella Lwin has also made her own music as a solo artist. She has sung on many dance tracks with famous producers and DJs. She has also written songs with other talented people.
When she released her solo music, she simply called herself "Annabella." Her first solo song was "Don't Dance with Strangers" in 1985. She then released her album Fever in 1986.
The song "War Boys" from her album was popular. It spent six weeks on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. It reached number 28.
Annabella formed a new band called Naked Experience. She also worked with songwriters like Billy Steinberg. In 1994, she released a song called "Do What You Do."
In 1999, Annabella Lwin covered the song "Like a Virgin" by Madonna. It was released on a tribute album.
In 2005, Annabella sang at a concert to help victims of a tsunami. She also wrote a song to help raise money for the Hands and Hearts Organization.
Annabella has also performed at charity concerts. She has supported animal charities and other good causes.
On July 10, 2012, Annabella released an album called Super Boom. It had fourteen songs that had not been released before. In 2016, she released a new EP called Willow Tree. She wrote all four songs on this EP.
Annabella's Personal Life
Annabella Lwin practices Soka Gakkai International Buddhism. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband.
Annabella's Music Albums
With Bow Wow Wow
- Your Cassette Pet (1980)
- See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang Yeah, City All Over! Go Ape Crazy! (1981)
- The Last of the Mohicans (1982)
- Teenage Queen (1982)
- I Want Candy (1982)
- Original Recordings (1982)
- When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going (1983)
- The Best of Bow Wow Wow (1989)
- Girl Bites Dog: Your Compact Disc Pet (1993)
- Go Wild, The Best of (1993)
- The Best of Bow Wow Wow (1996)
- Live in Japan (1997)
- Wild in the U.S.A. (1998)
- I Want Candy – Anthology (2003)
- We Are the '80s (2006)
- I Want Candy (EP) (2007)
- Love, Peace & Harmony – The Best of Bow Wow Wow (2008)
- Mile High Club Live (2009)
- John Peel Session (2011)
- Your Box Set Pet (The Complete Recordings 1980–1984) (2018)
Solo Albums
- Fever (1986)
- Super Boom!! (2012)
- Willow Tree (2016)
