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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[4]
  • 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 JP #8[5]
  • “I Don’t Know!” – May 2, 1987 JP #5
  • “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 JP #37

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