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Many surely remember the infectious tunes of one of the most
successful disco bands of the late 70s and early 80s - Boney
M!
The band shot to success with huge hits like "Daddy Cool", "Brown
Girl in the Ring" and "Sunny, making it one of the few Western
groups at that time to become big outside of the West.
Their songs got everyone boogieing on the dance floor and to this
day, along with Swedish pop group ABBA, they are among the most
widely known 1970s western music acts in this region.
Boney M have been touring the world for the past 20 years and are
in Singapore for a two-night concert.
Band member Liz Mitchell who spoke to Prime Time Mornings Suzanne
Jung and Steven Chia, attributed the bands success to the
fans.
The fans are very loyal and theyve been very supportive. I think
the thing that is most interesting is that 20 years ago, they only
saw us a lot on TV, and they didnt have the close relationship
like in the concert, because we would go on tour maybe once a year
or something like this. And then, we would not come to Asia too
often whereas now, we are travelling all the time
so people have
the privilege and the pleasure to hear you sing the songs live,
she said.
And just like ABBA, they too have a hugely successful musical based
on their music. "Daddy Cool" which tells the story of 'Sunny' - a
young man who lives for his music - is currently playing in
London.
But Boney M are not only famous for their catchy tunes and happy
music, their colourful costumes are also a huge draw.
People would say that if they were in the kitchen doing something
and Boney M was on TV, they would drop what they were doing just to
come and look because it was so pleasing to see us in our colours
but I do believe that the songs is whats lasted until today and
its the songs that brings the joy to the hearts of people, and Im
glad for that, said Mitchell.
And if you cant get enough of the disco legends, be sure to catch
them live at the Boney M Christmas Concert on 15 and 16 December
2006. Over already 
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CNA
Now...here are some links of their MTVs...
Daddy Cool
Rivers of
Babylon