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Do you remember Baccara? I used to think they were lovely, but I was very young...They seemed very sexy to my adolescent eyes. In 1977 Yes Sir, I Can Boogie [1Mb] was number one on the UK singles chart. Everyone laughed at their accents, but that didn't stop them from buying the song. This was followed by Sorry I'm A Lady [864Kb]. Mrs McMuffin has a dim memory of Baccara but she has been haunted by the tunes ever since. Recently we were talking about them and I had to track down the two big singles. They still sound...er...fabulous, and we have been singing along to them ever since. Today I found a collection of their songs, and this is quite possibly the worst best song of the lot, The Devil Sent You To Lorado[960Kb]. Apparently Baccara have a chequered history with lots of back biting, splits, rival groups called Baccara and that sort of thing. You can read all about them on this very confused fan's site.
mr mcmuffin on 27 Apr 2004 @ 12:07 AM ✲ Permalink
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Oh, oh my. *ahem*, ummmm.. Booooogie. Can you Booooogie? I need to know whilst you and the Mrs are bopping around the house singing these stellar little ditties does it include the bad accent? Cause really. I'd pay to hear that.
I guessed these girls never made it over here. I keep thinking Donna Summer when I listen to the music.
Posted by: jo | 27 Apr 2004 14:18:08
Sort of, I guess...but Donna Summer really can sing!
We do the accents and everything. That is the best bit. You should hear our version of their version of 'Can't Help Falling in Love', the old Elvis song.
Posted by: mr mcmuffin | 27 Apr 2004 14:25:49
Jo, you've given me an idea for making some money. We will post us singing a Baccara song if we receive enough donations through our paypal account [details available on request]. I am thinking that something in the region of £1,789.01 should be enough. What do you think?
Posted by: mr mcmuffin | 27 Apr 2004 14:51:29
Thems a lot of donations Mr. Muffin. I'd happily pay 2 pounds. That's a better rate than you'd get at Itunes.
Posted by: jo | 27 Apr 2004 17:25:40
I recognise Yes Sir, I Can Boogie - a true classic - but the others are awful, especially The Devil Sent Me To Lorado. God, that's terrible, but certainly worth saving for that special occasion!
Does the £1 789.01 cover the cost of VAT and shipping the lovely shiny object of desire?
Posted by: David (TEFL Smiler) | 27 Apr 2004 21:53:38
Jo, I accept. I'll send you our paypal details later. Now, only £1787.01 to go. David, not sure what you mean. I haven't decided what we will spend the money on yet. I will to discuss that with Mrs McMuffin first.
Posted by: mr mcmuffin | 27 Apr 2004 22:16:55
A new Web page of Baccara feat. Mayte Mateos is on air. I wish you a lot fun to visit this Page.
http://www.baccara-web.de
and here is also a other page. A Forum of Baccara feat. Mayte Mateos. Here you can speak with other Fans from whole Europe.
http://boards4.melodysoft.com/app?ID=baccara2000
bye and my best wishes from Germany
Posted by: Simone | 17 Aug 2006 09:28:45
