Boney M

Boney M is a Eurodance and disco group, which was phenomenally successful during the 1970s.

Success

"Rivers of Babylon", with lyrics partially based on Psalm 137, became the second highest selling single of all time in the UK in 1978, while the B-side "Brown Girl in the Ring" was given extensive airplay on radio. It sold 500 copies short of 2 million.

Related Topics:
Rivers of Babylon - Psalm - UK - 1978 - B-side - Brown Girl in the Ring - Radio

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The group also achieved a second UK million seller with their version of the calypso classic "Mary's Boy Child" which was previously a million seller for Harry Belafonte. On a list of the best selling singles in the United Kingdom, issued in 2002, Boney M appear fifth and tenth places respectively, with the two above singles. They are the only act to appear twice in the Top 10; a feat not even the Beatles were able to achieve.

Related Topics:
Calypso - Harry Belafonte - Best selling singles in the United Kingdom - 2002 - The Beatles

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Boney M, with their sensuous tunes and catchy rhythms became one of the few western bands that became well-known outside of Europe and the USA; including Africa, India, Sri Lanka and South-East Asia. To this day, along with ABBA, they are the most widely known western music acts in these regions.

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