Test Your Bananarama Knowledge Quiz

Think you know Bananarama inside out? Prove it with our Test Your Bananarama Knowledge Quiz! Dive into the iconic band’s history, from their chart-topping hits to memorable performances and lineup changes. Perfect for die-hard fans and ’80s music enthusiasts, this quiz covers everything from their debut to their recent releases

Test Your Bananarama Knowledge

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Question 1

Who were the original members of Bananarama?

A	Sara Dallin, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Keren Woodward
B	Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Jacquie O'Sullivan
C	Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward
D	Siobhan Fahey, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Keren Woodward
E	Siobhan Fahey, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Sara Dallin

Question 1 Explanation:

The original members of Bananarama were Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward.

Question 2

Which member left Bananarama in 1988?

A	Sara Dallin
B	Keren Woodward
C	Jacquie O'Sullivan
D	Siobhan Fahey
E	None of the above

Question 2 Explanation:

Siobhan Fahey left the group in 1988 and was replaced by Jacquie O'Sullivan.

Question 3

In what year did Bananarama top the Australian ARIA albums chart with "Wow!"?

A	1985
B	1986
C	1987
D	1988
E	1989

Question 3 Explanation:

They topped the Australian ARIA albums chart in June 1988 with the album "Wow!".

Question 4

Which song did Bananarama collaborate on with Fun Boy Three?

A	"It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)"
B	"Really Saying Something"
C	"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye"
D	"Love in the First Degree"
E	"I Want You Back"

Question 4 Explanation:

Bananarama collaborated with Fun Boy Three on the song "It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)".

Question 5

In what year did Bananarama release the album "True Confessions"?

A	1982
B	1983
C	1984
D	1986
E	1987

Question 5 Explanation:

Bananarama released their third album, True Confessions, in 1986.

Question 6

Which single by Bananarama was released as part of a charity supergroup to respond to a disaster?

A	"Do They Know It's Christmas?"
B	"Let It Be"
C	"Riskin' a Romance"
D	"More Than Physical"
E	"A Trick of the Night"

Question 6 Explanation:

Bananarama participated in recording the charity single "Let It Be" as members of Ferry Aid.

Question 7

Which Bananarama album included singles such as "Only Your Love" and "Preacher Man"?

A	Deep Sea Skiving
B	Bananarama
C	True Confessions
D	Pop Life
E	Wow!

Question 7 Explanation:

The album Pop Life included singles such as "Only Your Love" and "Preacher Man."

Question 8

Which single did Bananarama cover in collaboration with Lananeeneenoonoo for Comic Relief in 1989?

A	"Help!"
B	"Love Shack"
C	"Walk Like an Egyptian"
D	"Dancing Queen"
E	"Waterloo"

Question 8 Explanation:

Bananarama covered The Beatles' song "Help!" in collaboration with Lananeeneenoonoo for Comic Relief in 1989.

Question 9

At which event did Bananarama perform a medley of their hits "Cruel Summer", "Love in the First Degree", and "Venus" in 2012?

A	Super Bowl Halftime Show
B	FIFA World Cup
C	London Olympics
D	Glastonbury Festival
E	Eurovision Song Contest

Question 9 Explanation:

Bananarama performed a medley of their hits at the men's final of the beach volleyball at the London Olympics in 2012.

Question 10

Where did Bananarama reveal they were recording a new album influenced by country and pop in 2013?

A	Tokyo
B	Nashville
C	London
D	Los Angeles
E	Berlin

Question 10 Explanation:

Bananarama revealed on the BBC show Pointless Celebrities that they were recording a new album in Nashville, which would be influenced by country and pop.

Question 11

What was the title of Bananarama's autobiography released on 29 October 2020?