Members
Liz Mitchell1976current
Bobby Farrell1984current- Carlos Eduardo “Chico” de los Reyesadditional, keyboardcurrent
Frank Fariancurrent- Gary Unwinadditional, basscurrent
- Jamaica Papa Curvinadditional, drums (drum set)current
- Keith Forseyadditional, drums (drum set)current
- Lascelle Jamesadditional, saxophonecurrent
- Maizie Williamscurrent
Marcia Barrettcurrent- Mats Björklundadditional, guitarcurrent
- Michael Cretuadditional, keyboardcurrent
- Nick Woodlandadditional, guitarcurrent
- Reggie Tsiboe1982–1986
- Reggie Tsiboe1989–1990
- Bobby Farrell1981
- Claudja Barry1976
Boney M. is a unique blend of German and Caribbean disco and funk music, formed in 1975.
The group was formed in 1975 by producer Frank Farian, who was also a key songwriter and vocalist.
"Take the Heat Off Me" was one of their early albums that helped establish their popularity in the music scene.
Biography
Formation
Boney M. is a German and Caribbean disco and funk group that was formed in 1975, originally created by German record producer Frank Farian. The group was established after Farian recorded the dance track "Baby Do You Wanna Bump" in 1974, which became a hit in the Netherlands and Belgium. This success prompted him to assemble a troupe for television appearances, leading to the recruitment of performers including Maizie Williams, Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, and Bobby Farrell, who became the group's iconic lineup.
Breakthrough and Popularity
The band achieved significant popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s, with a string of successful albums and hits. Their discography includes notable releases such as "Nightflight to Venus," "Oceans of Fantasy," and "Take the Heat Off Me." Boney M. is known for their catchy tunes and vibrant performances, which helped them secure a place in the hearts of disco fans worldwide. The group was characterized by its unique blend of genres, including reggae, soul, and Eurodisco, which contributed to their widespread appeal.
Lineup Changes and Legacy
Throughout their career, Boney M. experienced various lineup changes, with members like Reggie Tsiboe joining in the early 1980s. Despite disbanding in 1986, the group has seen different iterations perform over the years, maintaining their legacy in the music industry. Boney M. has left an indelible mark on the disco and funk genres, and their music continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing the enduring influence of their catchy melodies and energetic performances.
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Discography
Boney M (Live in Concert)2018
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Barbra Streisand - Boney M. goes Club2011
- 1.Barbra Streisand - Boney M. Mega Mashup-Mix - 128 BPM15:52
- 2.Boney M. Mega Mashup-Mix-Medley vs. No Mercy, Eruption, La Bouche - 123 BPM14:43
- 3.Ma Baker - Club Mix4:54
- 4.Daddy Cool - Club Mix4:41
- 5.Sunny - Club Mix4:09
- 6.Rivers Of Babylon (ZDF Die schönsten Melodien der Welt 23.04.1981) - Club Mix4:14
- 7.Gotta Go Home - Club Mix4:25
- 8.Rasputin - Club Mix4:32
- 9.Happy Song - Club Mix3:56
- 10.Barbra Streisand vs. Marilyn Monroe - Club3:12
- 11.Who The F**k Is WikiLeaks4:13
- 12.Be Bob A Lula - House Mix / Radio Edit3:50
Golden Stars1991
- 1.Daddy Cool3:31
- 2.Sunny3:17
- 3.Ma Baker3:46
- 4.Belfast2:28
- 5.Rivers of Babylon4:01
- 6.Brown Girl in the Ring3:08
- 7.Rasputin3:43
- 8.Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday3:12
- 9.El Lute4:26
- 10.Gotta Go Home3:48
- 11.I’m Born Again4:11
- 12.I See a Boat on the River4:32
- 13.Children of Paradise5:21
- 14.Felicidad (Margherita)4:34
- 15.Malaika3:30
- 16.Happy Song3:54
Daddy Cool1991
- 1.Rivers of Babylon1:48
- 2.El Lute4:25
- 3.Rasputin3:42
- 4.Belfast3:32
- 5.Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday3:10
- 6.Baby, Do You Wanna Bump3:43
- 7.Daddy Cool3:28
- 8.Ma Baker4:37
- 9.Malaika3:28
- 10.Sunny3:16
- 11.I See a Boat on the River3:12
- 12.Painter Man1:57
- 13.Kalimba De Luna4:30
- 14.Felicidad3:53
- 15.Barbarella Fortuneteller2:56
- 16.No Woman No Cry3:00
Greatest Hits Of All Times1989
- 1.Sunny3:44
- 2.Daddy Cool3:35
- 3.Rasputin5:28
- 4.Ma' Baker4:42
- 5.Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday3:25
- 6.Rivers Of Babylon3:46
- 7.No Woman No Cry3:39
- 8.Kalimba De Luna4:30
- 9.Felicidad3:51
- 10.Happy Song4:22
- 11.Malaika3:01
- 12.Mega Mix3:48
- 13.Belfast3:26
- 14.El Lute4:27
- 15.My Cherie Amour2:42
- 16.Gotta Go Home4:41
- 17.Painter Man3:51
- 18.Chica Da Silva5:47
Ma Baker1989
- 1.Sunny3:00
- 2.Ma Baker3:18
- 3.Hooray Hooray It's A Holiday3:09
- 4.I See A Boat On The River3:07
- 5.Baby, Do You Wanna Bump3:09
- 6.Kalimba De Luna4:13
- 7.Belfast2:24
- 8.We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)4:11
- 9.El Lute4:20
- 10.Felicidad4:30
- 11.Mary's Boy Child4:30
- 12.Children Of Paradise5:16
- 13.Somewhere In The World3:00
- 14.He Was A Steppenwolf6:51
- 15.Dancing In The Streets3:57
- 16.Brown Girl In The Ring3:06
The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs1986
- 1.Christmas Medley: Silent Night, Holy Night / Snow Falls Over the Ground / Hear Ye the Message7:51
- 2.Oh Christmas Tree2:54
- 3.Hark the Herald Angels Sing3:04
- 4.Zion's Daughter3:49
- 5.The First Noel3:05
- 6.Oh Come All Ye Faithful3:42
- 7.Petit Papa Noel1:41
- 8.Darkness Is Falling3:03
- 9.Joy to the World2:35
- 10.White Christmas3:22
- 11.Jingle Bells3:28
- 12.Feliz Navidad2:22
- 13.When a Child Is Born3:20
- 14.Little Drummer Boy4:22
- 15.Medley: Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord5:10
- 16.Auld Lang Syne2:35
The Best of 10 Years1986
- 1.Daddy Cool1:44
- 2.Sunny1:38
- 3.Ma Baker1:53
- 4.Belfast1:14
- 5.Rasputin1:35
- 6.Painter Man1:40
- 7.Children of Paradise1:37
- 8.Gotta Go Home1:46
- 9.Dreadlock Holiday1:23
- 10.Felicidad1:41
- 11.Barbarella Fortuneteller1:41
- 12.Gadda Da Vida1:43
- 13.Got Cha Loco1:25
- 14.Todos Buenos1:50
- 15.No Woman No Cry1:43
- 16.Brown Girl in the Ring1:42
- 17.B.M. à Gogo Medley: New York City / Gloria Can You Waddle / Baby Do You Wanna Bump / He Was a Steppenwolf / Bye Bye Bluebird / Nightflight to Venus5:53
- 18.Rivers of Babylon1:46
- 19.El Lute1:46
- 20.The Calendar Song (January, February, March)1:50
- 21.Bang Bang Lulu1:33
- 22.Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday1:00
- 23.Kalimba de Luna1:39
- 24.My Cherie Amour1:33
- 25.I Feel Good1:22
- 26.Young, Free and Single1:42
- 27.Happy Song1:49
Eye Dance1985
- 1.Young, Free and Single4:18
- 2.Todos Buenos4:34
- 3.Give It Up3:58
- 4.Sample City3:43
- 5.My Cherie Amour4:00
- 6.Eye Dance4:04
- 7.Got Cha Loco3:34
- 8.Dreadlock Holiday4:52
- 9.Chica Da Silva4:33
- 10.Bang Bang Lulu3:01
Ten Thousand Lightyears1984
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Christmas with Boney M.1984
- 1.O Tannenbaum (Oh Christmas Tree)2:57
- 2.Oh Come All Ye Faithful3:41
- 3.Joy to the World2:32
- 4.Hark the Herald Angels Sing3:03
- 5.The First Noel3:03
- 6.Somewhere in the World4:21
- 7.Mother and Child Reunion4:06
- 8.I’m Born Again4:18
- 9.Exodus (Noah’s Ark 2001)4:36
- 10.Ribbons of Blue4:05
- 11.Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holiday3:55
- 12.Auld Lang Syne2:46
Kalimba de Luna: 16 Happy Songs1984
- 1.Happy Song (Club Mix)6:37
- 2.Going Back West3:09
- 3.Barbarella Fortuneteller2:52
- 4.I Feel Good3:00
- 5.Consuela Biaz2:40
- 6.Jambo - Hakuna Matata (No Problems)2:48
- 7.Jimmy2:53
- 8.The Calendar Song (January, February, March)2:20
- 9.Kalimba De Luna (US Club Mix)7:15
- 10.Felicidad (Margherita)2:50
- 11.Living Like A Moviestar2:54
- 12.Gadda-Da-Vida2:53
- 13.Somewhere In The World2:58
- 14.African Moon2:56
- 15.Children Of Paradise2:50
- 16.Boonoonoonoos2:10
Fantastic Boney M.1984
- 1.Rivers of Babylon3:58
- 2.Daddy Cool3:26
- 3.Sunny3:15
- 4.Belfast2:25
- 5.Rasputin3:41
- 6.Mary’s Boy Child4:31
- 7.El Lute4:24
- 8.Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi‐Holiday3:09
- 9.Kalimba de Luna4:31
- 10.Somewhere in the World3:02
- 11.I’m Born Again3:57
- 12.I See a Boat on the River3:10
- 13.Felicidad4:32
- 14.We Kill the World4:12
- 15.Jambo – Hakuna Matata3:39
- 16.Ma Baker3:44
Boonoonoonoos1981
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Christmas Album1981
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Children of Paradise: The Greatest Hits of Boney M, Volume 21981
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The Magic of Boney M.: 20 Golden Hits1980
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The Magic of Boney M.1980
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Oceans of Fantasy1979
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Super Special Album1979
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Nightflight to Venus1978
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Ансамбль Бони М.1978
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Love for Sale1977
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Take the Heat Off Me1976
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Les Essentiels2002
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Label
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Hansa Records
- Record label
- Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
- Record label
- MCI
- Record label
- Ariola
Achievements
- Award
- Goldene Stimmgabel
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Boney M, Boney M 2000, Boney M. 2000, Bony M, Бони М
Boney M. are a reggae, funk and disco music group founded in 1974 in West Germany. They achieved popularity during the disco era in the second half of the 1970s. The band were created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter and one of its main vocalists. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the band's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat, and Bobby Farrell from Aruba. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with different members.
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