Baccara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Baccara
Baccara in 2006
Background information
Origin	Spain
Genres	Pop, Eurodisco
Years active	1977–1981
Labels	RCA
Associated acts	Venus
Past members	Maria Mendiola Mayte Mateos

Baccara was a popular pop music group from Spain. They started making music in 1977. The group had two talented singers: Mayte Mateos and María Mendiola. They became famous very quickly with their first song, Yes Sir, I Can Boogie. Baccara also represented Luxembourg in the big Eurovision Song Contest in 1978. They sang a song called Parlez-vous français?. The group stopped performing together in 1981.

Who Were Baccara?

Baccara was a music duo from Spain. The two members were Mayte Mateos and María Mendiola. They met while working as flamenco dancers. They decided to form a singing group together. Their music style was a mix of pop and Eurodisco. This type of music was very popular in Europe during the 1970s.

How They Became Famous

In 1977, Baccara signed a record deal. Their first song was Yes Sir, I Can Boogie. This song became a huge hit. It reached number one in many countries. These included the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands. The song sold millions of copies around the world. It made Baccara a well-known name in pop music.

Eurovision Song Contest

In 1978, Baccara had a special chance. They were chosen to represent Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a big music competition. Countries from all over Europe take part. Baccara performed their song Parlez-vous français?. The contest took place in Paris, France. They finished in seventh place. This was a good result for their first time.

What Happened Next?

After their big success, Baccara released more songs. They had other hits like Sorry, I'm a Lady. They also released several music albums. The group traveled and performed in many places. However, in 1981, Mayte Mateos and María Mendiola decided to go their separate ways. They both continued to make music as solo artists.