BaBe
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. They sang "Get A Chance!" as the end theme and post-credits music video in the third Project A-ko anime. They also sang an all English song, "Love in the First Degree" (a cover of the Bananarama single).
They disbanded in February 1990 because of Yukari's marriage and pregnancy.
Releases
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Babe (2) - (Never Listen To A) Bouzouki Player | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - The Kiss | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", Single |
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Бабе* - Слике Из Живота Једног Идиота! | 1993 | CD, Album |
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Babe (3) - Lažne Slike O Ljubavi | 1995 | Cassette, Album |
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Бабе* - П.С. Бабе | 1998 | CDr, Album, Compilation |
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Babe (4) - Brand-new | 1989 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Babe (2) - Babe! | 1980 | Cassette, Album, Stereo |
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Babe (4) - ベスト | 2002 | CD, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
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Бабе* - Lažne Slike O Ljubavi | 1995 | CD, Album |
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Babe (2) - Blitzers | 1981 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Babe (2) - Tick-A-Thumps My Heart | 1981 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Babe - Oh My Little Baby Boy | 1999 | Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
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Babe (2) - (Never Listen To A) Bouzouki Player | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Babe (2) - Babe! | CDr, Album, Reissue | |
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Babe (2) - Tv Collection | DVD, DVD-Video, Compilation, Unofficial Release | |
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Babe (2) - Blitzers | 2017 | CDr, Album |
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Babe (4) - Brand-new | 1989 | CD, Album |
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Babe (4) - Good! | 1988 | CD, Compilation |
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Бабе* - П.С. Бабе | CDr, Compilation, Reissue | |
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Бабе* - Слике Из Живота Једног Идиота | 1993 | Cassette, Album, Stereo |
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Babe (2) - Shop Around | 2017 | CDr, Album |
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Babe (2) - Please Me, Please Do | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (9) - Ayo | 2015 | CDr, Single, Promo |
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Babe (2) - Please Me, Please Do | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Бабе* - Slike Sna I Jave (Samo Za Ludake I Buntovnike) | 1999 | Cassette, Album |
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Babe (2) - (Never Listen To A) Bouzouki Player | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
No Image | Babe (2) - Shop Around | 1983 | Cassette, Album |
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Babe (2) - (Never Listen To A) Bouzouki Player | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo |
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Babe (4) - Contrast | 1990 | Cassette, Album |
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Babe (2) - Shop Around | Cassette, Album | |
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Babe - Oh My Little Baby Boy | 1999 | Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
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Babe (2) - Indian Habits (Hooka Heya) | 1982 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (4) - Get A Chance! | 1988 | CD, Mini, Single |
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Babe (2) - Indian Habits (Hooka Heya) | 1982 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - My Malaysia | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - L.O.V.E. | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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Babe (9) - Tilt | 2014 | CDr, Single, Promo |
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Babe (2) - The Drunken Sailor | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Babe (2) - Shop Around | 2018 | CD, Album, Unofficial Release |
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Babe (2) - I'm A Rocking Machine | 1981 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono |
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Babe (2) - Together In Love Again | 1983 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Babe (2) - Please Me, Please Do | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - Ooh La La, I'm Falling | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - (Don't You Ever) Shop Around | 1983 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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Babe (2) - Mister Blitzer | 1981 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - Babe! | 1980 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Babe (2) - Please Me, Please Do | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM |
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Babe (2) - The Drunken Sailor | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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Babe (2) - Wonder Boy | 1979 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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Babe (2) - The Kiss | 1980 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |

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Tracklist: (Never Listen To A) Bouzouki Player
No. | Title | Runtime |
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A | (Never Listen To A) Bouzouki Player | |
B | Break Away |