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Origin of the name? 138.162.128.52 (talk) 17:49, 16 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This article also lacks cites for critical reviews and a summary of their style. Kortoso (talk) 16:59, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The band's name is derived from the show The Banana Splits and the song Pyjamarama by Roxy Music. Courtesy, this source. Unfortunately, I can't find where to add the info. --Kailash29792 (talk) 09:11, 1 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The source you provided debunks the Banana Splits origin. Woodward said since their first hit ["Aie a Mwana"] was in Swahili, they just thought banana sounded tropical. Hoof Hearted (talk) 18:38, 18 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

The name appears in a Two Ronnies news item in 1973 - coincidence? Kmm1965 (talk) 02:28, 8 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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The edits by Kr351rich

I have noticed recently that a user named Kr351rich has been changing whole sections of this article, as well as the articles of this group's members, and adding some additional facts, like how the group's members were about to be kicked out of the YWCA for 'keeping late hours'. Plus, Keren Woodward is a classically-trained pianist? Sara Dallin is of English, French, and Irish ancestry? I don't know if those facts are even true or not. I wonder if the info Kr351rich added had any sources? Jim856796 (talk) 06:14, 17 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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Duo or trio?

At the start of this article, Bananarama are described as a musical duo. Later, the article says that after Fahey left the group in 1988, she was replaced by some one. Would this not make the group a musical trio?Vorbee (talk) 09:02, 1 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The article makes clear that at times they have been a trio, but are currently a duo. RGCorris (talk) 11:30, 1 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed merge with In Stereo (Bananarama album)

Topic lacks significant coverage in reliable, independent sources. Merge with artist page and split if/when appropriate references become available. Citrivescence (talk) 01:40, 9 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

I think we can just go ahead and redirect the article, the only information not already at Bananarama#2017–present: Original Line-Up Tour and In Stereo is the tracklist, and having a tracklist of an album that hasn't been released yet is IMO a violation of WP:CRYSTAL. (not watching, ping me) _signed,Rosguill ^talk 06:49, 11 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

It's too soon for a merge discussion because the album has not yet been released, and therefore it is unknown how much impact it will make in the media. It could be redirected to the band's article now and then un-redirected after the release, if media coverage happens at that time. ---DOOMSDAYER520 (Talk|Contribs) 23:20, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

No. The album is about to chart and all other Bananarama albums have their own pages(82.240.244.27 (talk) 19:28, 24 April 2019 (UTC)).[reply]

Oppose - Was just released and already charted high in two countries. This discussion can be closed now, really.--N Ø 19:05, 26 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion

Bananarama is a pop trio and not a duo. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.7.17.84 (talk) 12:40, 8 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Bananarama#Members (CC) Tbhotch^™ 15:06, 8 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

"From L–R" needed on caption

For this image. For readers unfamiliar with them but may have heard a few hits—who's who? Mac Dreamstate (talk) 18:16, 3 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

British or British-Irish?

Siobhan Fahey, one of the original trio is Irish. The lead originally described the band as British-Irish. For some reason, this was changed. I've reverted it. 86.160.21.178 (talk) 16:47, 21 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I reverted it. Fahey hasn't been a member of the band since 1988. They are still a band and the remaining two are English, not Irish. ExRat (talk) 07:41, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]