Boney M. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boney M.
Boney M in 1981
Background information
Origin	Jamaica, Montserrat, Aruba
Genres	Pop, Disco, Dance-pop, Hi-NRG, Eurodance
Years active	1975 – 1986 1987 – 1989
Labels	Sony BMG
Past members	Official Line-Up Liz Mitchell (1976- ) Marcia Barrett (1976- ) Maizie Williams (1975- ) Ganapathy Rajagopalan (1976-82, 1984- ) Reggie Tsiboe (1982-1986, 1989-1990)

Boney M. was a super popular pop and disco music group. They were created by a German record producer named Frank Farian. The group became famous in the 1970s and had many hit songs. Their music was known for its catchy beats and fun dance rhythms.

The Story of Boney M.

Boney M. started in 1975 when Frank Farian wanted to create a new kind of disco sound. He put together a group of talented singers and dancers. The main members were Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, and Ganapathy Rajagopalan (who was also known as Bobby Farrell). Later, Reggie Tsiboe joined the group.

They quickly became one of the most successful groups in Europe. Their songs were played everywhere, from radio stations to dance clubs. They sold millions of records around the world.

Famous Songs by Boney M.

Boney M. had many songs that became huge hits. Some of their most well-known songs include "Daddy Cool", "Sunny", and "Rivers of Babylon". "Rivers of Babylon" was one of their biggest hits ever. It was a very popular song in many countries. Another famous song was "Rasputin", which told a story about a historical figure. They also released a popular "Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord" song for Christmas.

Their music often mixed different styles, like disco, pop, and even some Caribbean sounds. This made their songs unique and fun to listen to.

Boney M.'s Music Albums

Boney M. released several studio albums during their active years. These albums featured their hit singles and other popular songs.

Studio Albums

• Take The Heat Off Me (1976)
• Love for Sale (1977)
• Nightflight to Venus (1978)
• Oceans Of Fantasy (1979)
• Boonoonoonoos (1981)
• Christmas Album (1981)
• Ten Thousand Lightyears (1984)
• Eye Dance (1985)

They also released many compilation albums. These albums collected their greatest hits and favorite songs.

Main Singles

Here are some of the main songs Boney M. released as singles:

• "Baby Do You Wanna Bump" (1975)
• "Daddy Cool"/"No Woman No Cry" (1976)
• "Sunny" (1976)
• "Ma Baker"/"Still I'm Sad" (1977)
• "Belfast"/"Plantation Boy" (1977)
• "Rivers of Babylon"/"Brown Girl in the Ring" (1978)
• "Rasputin"/"Painter Man" (1978)
• "Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord"/"Dancing In The Streets" (1978)
• "Painter Man" (1979)
• "Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday"/"Ribbons Of Blue" (1979)
• "El Lute"/"Gotta Go Home" (1979)
• "I'm Born Again"/"Bahama Mama" (1979)
• "I See A Boat On The River"/"My Friend Jack" (1980)
• "Children Of Paradise"/"Gadda-Da-Vida" (1980)
• "Felicidad (Margherita)"/"Strange" (1980)
• "Malaika / Consuela Biaz" (1981)
• "We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)"/"Boonoonoonoos" (1981)
• "Little Drummer Boy"/"Boney M. On 45" (1981)
• "The Carnival Is Over (Goodbye True Lover)" / "Going Back West" (1982)
• "Zion's Daughter" (1982)
• "Jambo - Hakuna Matata (No Problems)" (1983)
• "Somewhere In The World" (1984)
• "Kalimba De Luna" (1984)
• "Happy Song" (1984)
• "My Cherie Amor" (1985)
• "Young Free And Single" (1985)
• "Daddy Cool (Anniversary Remix)" (1986)
• "Bang Bang Lulu" (1986)
• "Rivers Of Babylon´88" (1988)
• "Megamix" (1988)
• "The Summer Megamix" (1989)
• "Malaika (Lambada Mix)" (1989)
• "Everybody Wants To Dance Like Josephine Baker" (1990)
• "Stories" - Boney M. Feat. Liz Mitchell (1990)
• "Boney M. Megamix" (1992)
• "Christmas Megamix" (1992)
• "Brown Girl in the Ring (Remix '93)" (1993)
• "Ma Baker (Remix '93)" (1993)
• "Papa Chico" - Boney M. Feat. Liz Mitchell (1994)
• "Ma Baker '99" - Boney M. vs. United/Sash! (1999)
• "Daddy Cool '99" - Boney M. 2000 featuring Mobi T. (1999)
• "Hooray! Hooray! (Caribbean Night Fever)" - Boney M. 2000 (1999)
• "Sunny (Remix)" - Boney M. 2000 (2000)
• "Daddy Cool 2001" (2001)
• "Sunny" (Mousse T. Remix) (2006)
• "Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord" (2007)

Boney M. on Video

You can also find Boney M.'s performances and music videos on DVD and VCD.

• Gold - Video / VCD (1993)
• Gold - DVD (2001 Europe)
• Greatest Hits (2001 UK)
• Special Edition (2002 South Korea)
• Special Edition EP (2003 UK)
• The Magic Of Boney M. (2006)
• Fantastic Boney M. - On Stage And On The Road (2007)

Chart Success

Boney M.'s albums and singles were very popular around the world. They often reached the top spots on music charts in many countries. This shows how much people loved their music!

Albums on the Charts

Singles on the Charts

These are the highest positions Boney M.'s singles reached in different countries. This includes their success on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Images for kids

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  Boney M. featuring Maizie Williams performing at a concert

See also

In Spanish: Boney M. para niños