BaBe
BaBe | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop, J-pop |
| Years active | 1987–1990 |
| Labels | Pony Canyon |
| Past members | Tomoko Kondo Yukari Nikaido |
Babe (ベイブ pronounced "Babe"), stylized "BaBe", was a Japanese pop duo, composed of Tomoko Kondo and Yukari Nikaido. They debuted in February 1987 with "Give Me Up", a cover of Michael Fortunati's original song. From February 1987 to February 1990 they had several hits including "I Don't Know", "Somebody Loves You", and "Get a Chance!".
Their highest single ranking on the Oricon charts was #4 in 1987 for Somebody Loves You.[1] They sang "Get A Chance!" as the end theme and post-credits music video in the third Project A-ko anime and the television adaptation of Hana no Asuka-gumi!. They also sang an all English song, "Love in the First Degree" (a cover of the Bananarama single).[2]
They disbanded in February 1990 because of Yukari's marriage and pregnancy.
Members
- Tomoko Kondo (近藤 智子, Kondō Tomoko) was born on February 17, 1968, in Tokyo, Japan.[3]
- Yukari Nikaido (二階堂 ゆかり, Nikaidō Yukari) was born on August 29, 1967, in Tokyo, Japan.[3]
Discography
Albums
- Bravo! - June 21, 1987
- Nice! - December 5, 1987 JP #14
- Good! - January 5, 1988 JP #11
- Fight - June 21, 1988 JP #12
- Brand New - April 21, 1989 JP #26
- Contrast - February 22, 1990
Compilation albums
- The Best of BaBe - May 21, 1990
- BaBe Best - March 20, 2002
- BaBe Singles - August 17, 2007
- My Kore! Lite BaBe - April 21, 2010
- The Premium Best BaBe - November 21, 2012
Singles
- "Give Me Up" - February 21, 1987
- "I Don't Know!" - May 2, 1987
- "Somebody Loves You" - September 10, 1987 JP #4
- "Hold Me" - October 21, 1987 JP #7
- "Tonight" - January 21, 1988 JP #7
- "Get a Chance" - May 11, 1988 JP #9
- "Wake Up!" - August 31, 1988 JP #18
- "She Has a Dream" - March 1, 1989
References
- ^ (in Japanese) BaBe-リリース-ORICON STYLE ミュージック
- ^ (in Japanese) Others
- ^ a b (in Japanese) "BaBeのプロフィール"