Bananarama - I Heard a Rumour (Countdown, 1987)

TV performance by Bananarama with 'I Heard a Rumour' on Dutch popshow “Countdown”.
The television show was broadcasted by Veronica from 1976 to 1993 and was "Europe's Number 1 Rock Show" with performances by the greatest artists from all over the world like Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, U2, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, New Order, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, R.E.M., Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Cure, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, New Kids On The Block, LL Cool J.
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Het Nederlandse televisieprogramma "Countdown" was van 1976 t/m 1993 “Europe’s Number 1 Rock Show” en werd uitgezonden bij Veronica. Later werd het programma ook uitgezonden in het buitenland en was het op z'n hoogtepunt in meer dan 20 landen op televisie te zien.
Gedurende deze 17 jaar muziekgeschiedenis zijn er opnames gemaakt met talloze internationale sterren, zoals Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, U2, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Depeche Mode, New Order, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, R.E.M., Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Cure, Run DMC, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, New Kids On The Block, LL Cool J.
Uiteraard kwamen Nederlandse top-acts als Doe Maar, Andre Hazes, Herman Brood, Frank Boeijen, Spargo, Golden Earring, Time Bandits, De Dijk, De Raggende Manne, Hans de Booij, Gerard Joling, Drukwerk ook langs voor een optreden in Bussum.
Countdown werd gepresenteerd door oa Lex Harding, Erik de Zwart, Adam Curry, Simone Walraven Wessel van Diepen, Jeroen van Inkel, Rob Stenders, Simone Angel en Jasper Faber.
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#Bananarama

[@sharksport01]

They are so good looking! The singers are good too.

[@johngilmore697]

Sexy babes, with bush!

[@franklesser5655]

And it's refreshing that they are singing live without lip-synching nor auto-tune.

[@timward3116]

Yes, those were the days when people cared about fitness and when fatness wasn't seen as something to be "proud" of,

[@johngilmore697]

@@timward3116 Get a grip

[@liju2505]

the dancer on the left 👌

[@ms.b9093]

They always had the hottest backup dancers!

[@SSNESS]

Crowd’s dead

[@samkaur4098]

You got that right!!!!

[@Texaslawhorn]

The dancer on the left 😎

[@user-dq6nj1zv9h]

🔥🔥🔥

[@KW-sm2rt]

I wonder how is he doing now?

[@Texaslawhorn]

​@@KW-sm2rtgood question. Probably looking as sexy as ever

[@TabbyAngel2]

Middle one for me 😍

[@mikipav1064]

Yes... absolutely yes. I was focused the entire time on him.

[@debchancy2066]

All of them now pushing or over 60 years old. We were young once. Just a blink of an eye and you are old and then poof--gone!

[@ahmadazraiabhalim7174]

I still would 😂

[@halloweenville1]

I'm sure the dancers are also going down in a poof of smoke.

[@curtistisdale8150]

This was so Totally Awesome!!! The 80's Rocked...These Girls Were Just So Awesome...This Performance defined The 80's!!!

[@curtistisdale8150]

@@sharksport01 Fixed, Thanks Have A Nice Life DB!!!

[@michaelangelioliebers7601]

Bananarama plus chip and dale dancers how juicy!! rumor 80s 👍

[@johangruijters3850]

Still a banger of a track 👍

[@michaelangelioliebers7601]

70s a decade of disco and people knew how to treat people compared to now.

[@SirPaulMuaddib]

Love the choreography and love the backup dancers.

[@lindahandley5267]

Now that you mentioned the guy dancers in the back, wasn't the middle guy, Bruno Tonioli, a judge on 'Dancing With the Stars'?

[@wibblywobblytimeywimey4669]

@@lindahandley5267Haha! I was just thinking that…🤣👍

[@GusMcGuire]

@@lindahandley5267 Yes, it's definitely Bruno. He's also in Elton John's video to 'I'm Still Standing'.

[@andiamo24]

very hot guy on the left side with HAIRY CHEST....... im dying

[@lindahandley5267]

@@andiamo24 Every part of their bodies move in a different direction! 😁

[@chrish3126]

This is the most 80's thing I've ever seen 😂

[@Aysgarth1]

This not the true 80s. This is 80s trash. There were much better things in the 80s.

[@limpopulaire]

​@@Aysgarth1 Why trash ?

[@Aysgarth1]

@@limpopulaire Do you really have to ask? Just listen to it!

[@debchancy2066]

Yes it was wonderful and most who lived through those times know this

[@chrish3126]

@@Aysgarth1 not true 80's? This thing that was literally made in the 80's? There's no such thing as true or false 80's unless it was made to look like the 80's in another decade. But yes it is trash 😂

[@InstrumentManiac]

The choreo will serve until the end of time

[@dougl945]

I blast this tune in the shower when I want to wake up and feel joy. Long live the best decade in human history: 1980’s

[@kendallevans4079]

What do the neighbors say?

[@fang_uk]

@@kendallevans4079 🔊 “….WHAT?”

[@sashabertold3731]

​@@kendallevans4079 Well, I heard a rumour😊

[@Darwaxion]

Bet you are gay!

Nope buddy...the 70s were much better...by far....👍👍👍👍🇸🇻

[@ElectoneGuy]

The video quality of this is outstanding.

[@MonarC27818]

First thing I thought.

[@BeyondNarratives]

@@MonarC27818 480p done right!

[@stoltmain123]

the timeless 80,s are back 2023

[@jacksonabanes2437]

Bananarama is 1 of the BEST 👍 all time Girl group. Their songs become such a classic. I❤ it 😘

[@reamdelrey]

OHMYGOD the dancer on the left, he’s just soooo perfectly hot.

[@jackjude]

I'm loving Tonioli's slightly dispassionate _macho-man_ dancing

[@Dan-vo7vc]

I *thought* that looked like him!

[@wearlbl88]

Cute backup dancers

[@stiofandundealgan1280]

I love that girls band, especially Keren !

[@celinejohnston3694]

Three Gorgeous singers, from my Era. I was 22 when bananarama belted out this terrific hit in (1987), very nostalgic sound to this song, I LOVE BANANARAMA!!💙💙💙👏👍👍🐐...

[@miaya3898]

I was 6 in most of 87. Grew up listening to them. Their songs were household names here in PH 🇵🇭

[@whapakkouch2132]

​@@miaya3898I was 5 and dancing to their hits in our beauty parlor in QC. Good times. 😆

[@iseektruth64]

So was I!!

[@BV87]

They ruled the airwaves in 87 I was 5 back then here in cebu I've heard this song mostly in PUJ'S

[@SailorGreenTea]

I like the arm movement dancing.

[@mikipav1064]

Damn... that first background dancer on the left that has a little bit of chest hair going on sure could do some Bananarama with me...

[@MichaelSouhoka]

He is a director now.

[@nibsvkh]

Pure pop fluff…loved it then and still do in 2023!!

[@useridgaf-p6b]

I'll take the one on the far left. Thank You. No need to wrap it just send it

[@robmarth2226]

it's the right one for me 🤣

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

I’ll have all of them ❤

[@raet8081]

@@mickrozycki451 Lol no one in the comments seem to understand he's talking about the male dancers in the back

[@debchancy2066]

@@michaeljohndennis2231 They are all old today, or dead

[@limpopulaire]

​@@debchancy2066 They was dead at this time look at them

[@silverstarflite135]

The dancer on the left....omg. He's is unbelievably hot!!!!

[@ditto1051]

Actually, the one on the right has the best physique!

[@andrewcusack9046]

Russell Crowe?

[@silverstarflite135]

@@andrewcusack9046 Ha....not. But I have to find out his name and see how's he's aged!

[@debchancy2066]

They are all old men and women today or possibly dead.

[@sergior7196]

​@@silverstarflite135Baillie Walsh

[@esculapiogonzalez9590]

The 80s forever young

[@charlesmusicroom]

My ears go to the song but my eyes go to the dancers!

[@donovanziegler9379]

I love how the sexy guys were so in sync with the girls with all the moves. Awesome song & the guys 💪🏻 Oh Yea!

[@TheJerbolt2]

there were girls in this ?

[@donovanziegler9379]

@@TheJerbolt2Oh! I meant in sync with the Pointer Sisters. Sorry!

[@Muswell]

Bruno from Strictly is the middle dancer.

[@TheDrugOfTheNation]

@@Muswell So it is! I heard him claim that Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" video from 1983 was his last dancing job.

[@Touchgrassplz]

this is possibly the best VHS restoration i have seen on KZbin!!!

[@stephenking6396]

I'd forgotten about this track. It's such fun. Cant believe the audience just stood there like wooden planks and didn't dance. How boring. Love the moves with this song.

[@sapitron]

it's a literal copy of give me up / by babe or michael fortunati.

[@bsways]

It’s because it’s in the studio and it’s actually not loud at all. Also Australian audiences were more into pub rock. This fluff coming out from the UK was not cool 😂

[@thingamajacky]

​@@bsways this is from a Dutch show called Countdown, not the Australian version with Molly.

[@bsways]

@@thingamajacky Ah K. Yeah thought was the Aussie one

[@Emmanueldm]

Would have loved to live this era, I'm from 96' but my heart belongs to the 80's music era

[@bsways]

It really wasn’t that great. I was there. The 60s and 70s the music and fashion was way better.

[@fang_uk]

The Music was great, the live gigs were great, alcohol prices were shockingly cheap compared to today, but the era itself sucked gigantic balls. That being said, it’s amazing looking back how for a society with so little (again - compared to now), we managed to make every moment count. While the digital age has pushed us all forward in many ways, I think many of us from that time would take those negative aspects over modern culture’s over-reliability on tech any day given the opportunity (for one: no bloody phones at live shows, just being in the moment and savouring it was a very different experience). Now, due to everything being instantly available everywhere all at once, there’s no surprise anymore. While that’s great [and arguably vital for things like News and global events], the way Entertainment is consumed has definitely changed and largely suffered because of it. I think that’s why Artists like Beyoncé have tried to resurrect a little of that, understanding that anticipation and excitement are powerful tools and by harnessing the power of the unexpected they can make a much greater impact with their art and output. Sure, it’s kinda great that the playing field has been levelled now and every and anyone can be a star (well, maybe some - and only in their own minds, sure) but the era of Superstars was truly something else and very difficult to convey to a generation who’ve never known any other way of consuming Music other than instantly, on demand. Rightly or wrongly, people like Prince, Michael Jackson and Madonna (all of whom were born in the same year which I always found kinda wild in and of itself…) were revered like Demi-Gods in the 80’s. Truly, they were Titans and then some. It’s kinda sad there are so few Artists now I can think of who even tap into that alluring mystique. I’m not even a big Beyoncé fan, but I respect the hell out of her for understanding all of that stuff and constantly trying to bring as much of that same magic to her own fan base. It really matters.

[@miaya3898]

I'm from 80 Igrew up with this music but the 90s trump 80s

[@maryfrancesoconnor4770]

Siobhan - always the coolest, best dancer, best dressed, hippest, funnest, prettiest.....and best name!

[@rafaeladavincivangogh2970]

Enamorado😅😅.

[@antpoo71]

Agreed.

[@jld3480]

I agree... just about her name ;)

[@emilyandersen8773]

Absolutely. Was my favourite song of there’s so catchy & wonderful…great times the 80s now im in my late 50s ❤🍷🙋🏽‍♀️🇦🇺💃🏿

[@merboyontiveros5297]

A born star

[@samuelpulido9901]

I love the dancers

[@skanthaadsigns]

Great memories, Great Ladies.. Still looking awesome.. Still Rocks

[@SB-mm9zh]

Dancer in the middle is Bruno Tonioli who was a judge in Strictly Come Dancing and you will also see him in Elton Johns video for I'm Still Standing filmed in, I think, Cannes.

[@josejuangarcialanderos7009]

I had 17 years old, very best time, very best music.

[@pipoo1]

Everyone's talking about Bruno in the middle but it's Baillie Walsh on the left for me my God is he smokin' in this. He's had an even more prolific career than Bruno. He was the director of Abba's Voyage show.

[@BrandtsBoys]

You know all those background dancers retired to the same hotel room after this lmao

[@carlwhite3634]

I get it, classic 😅!

[@michaelangelioliebers7601]

What rumors these girls rocked the 80s

[@rednegsnartevoli5737]

Omg .. I still have a mad crush on Keren 🌱💞🌱💞🌱💞🌱💞🌱💞🌱💞🌱 Greetings from Ireland 🎉

[@user-ox2ev6cg2g]

SAME CHARM ON!!! # 1 DANCER DANCING WITH THE STARS YOU'VE GOT IT!!!

[@royb2st640]

I come bcuz of the thumbnail 🤤

[@farahfarook6521]

I love this song and 80s forever Who agree with me? ❤❤❤

[@HStuij]

I fully agree!

[@MadScientyst]

I heard a rumour....that the 80's was the GREATEST time to be alive!! 🤩🤩

[@rabahelaawar2499]

Amazing song, lovely performance, and the dullest crowd ever...

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

they didn't look too enthused

[@Adrian-ew1tv]

Three beautiful British ladies💋

[@jeanlucdrion1152]

Love them. FABULOUS.

[@kujuakusg]

i missed 1987 😢

[@bobhebel4116]

Good song! It's amazing to see how far the Bananarama girls have come since their early days, when they were background singers for Fun Boy Three. Bruno Tonioli (of Dancing With The Stars fame) appears to have choreographed this dance routine, as it bears his distinctive touch. That is also him in the back row there.

[@adam70628]

I had no idea that was him in the back ground ha hah ah

[@Murgatroydian]

He was quite the spunk in the 80s.

[@michaelenglish1992]

They were never the 'background singers' for FB3. They made two records together.

[@mcbueggin]

Wow ! 👌🏾

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

which one is he?

[@fearsomebeard4290]

In 1987 on the dancefloor of The COPA Key West I never missed dancing to this, or any Bananarama tune, when it hit the DJ’s turntable. Best Club Ever.

[@whishapp]

The dance movements are so addictive.. not only that but the melodies.

[@Lanae8199]

I born in ‘81. This song was part of my childhood during the late 80s. I’m so glad I got to experience most of it. I always thought the brunette was the best looking of the three. This song was in the movie Disorderlies starring The Fat Boys.

[@miaya3898]

Same. From 80

[@Rocket3810]

Bruno Tonioli is the backing dancer in the middle

[@meowymeowerton2820]

Is it? I thought that was him

[@LaMonatrod]

Didn't realize the guy in the middle is Bruno Tonioli from Dancing with the stars. He choreographed their videos.

[@cristianserrano6989]

I love the dancers. too.

[@45pulse]

Well this just made my night… great song as well….

[@dano3952]

Oh those boys!

[@paulveg8524]

The 80s were such fun

[@BuccWylde]

I didn't listen to much Bananarama in the 80s but Woodward was my teen crush.

[@RattusYu]

Background dancers are hot

[@xervantezxvi5022]

Hot 🥵 Gays Back up Dancers

[@PERCYALVARADO]

what a great trio of ladies

[@explorer1968]

Clock, bring back time! It was the era of synth-pop, time to party and dance, the opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest!! ♥♥♥🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎸🎸🎸🎸🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@crockkett]

I'm glad others have confirmed that's Bruno Tonioli behind sara

[@werdna1969]

I wish I paid more attention during the eighties, it seems all kinds of awesome craziness was going on but I was oblivious 😂

[@presentprogressive8780]

The oiled-up eye candy in the background is so successful in distracting from the ladies that I identified a mistake from the guy in the middle at 1:58. He forgot to do the spinning arm motion and skipped ahead. 😅

[@craigc1879]

Yea and he’s Bruno from dwts.

[@krisirizarry]

Pop perfection✨

[@germanantoniogodoyhuaiquimir]

Increíble calidad del video para el año en que se filmó ...love Bananarama

[@jacquesfantastique]

The thumbnail knows what it’s doing with that dancer.

[@justjarod7440]

why is the crowd just standing there watching them LMAOO

[@silencemeviolateme6076]

They came to see a show not be a show.

[@roberthoang6351]

Old but gold

[@user-ho2ez2ss6x]

Old and still platinum gold 🥇

[@kerrykelaher2607]

Love the 80 s !

[@MrJ0NE5]

I remember watching this for hours on VHS and the tape actually wore out. I knew all the dance moves. I bet if I watched it two or three times and I could do the whole thing I haven’t done it in 40 years. 😂😂😂😂

[@geevee7823]

The Stock, Aitkin & Waterman reign.

[@spiesonmars]

Indeed - That sound is unmistakable! 😀

[@cantforgetyou]

I have all their albums and singles. Love the S.A.W. sound. Don't want guitar music in my collection, ha, ha, ha.

[@80ssynthfan48]

This song was musically stolen/plagiarised from "Give Me Up" by Michael Fortunati. Only the lyrics are original.

[@user-bi7re9nx5b]

Хорошие продюсеры диско музыки!

[@yfaitube]

You just can’t get sick if their tunes. Even after 40 years.

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Fabulous love em and their music

[@Just.Eighties]

From the Album "Wow! (1987)

[@Sjoe71]

One of the best songs of the 80's

[@michaelbryant5833]

All those back up dancers were sleeping together 100% guarantee

[@JNeil1975]

I bet they were too! They were hotties.

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

i'm on board with that!

[@pipoo1]

The one on the right was Bruno's boyfriend at the time, and the one on the left was a friend, so you're probably not wrong.

[@Jquintan3]

No way. They are all bottoms

[@danpreston564]

I was a teenager when the Nanas were at their height. Sarah and Keren pretty much defined what 'hot' meant.

[@12inch_monster]

the crowds just can't control themselves. ever. on this show 😅

[@Garcelle1987]

Oh hello young Bruno Tonioli (Fomer Strictly Come Dancing UK judge)dancing behind the lovely Sara☕️😂

[@emmaboulton1]

Loving Bruno dancing behind Sarah

[@Javierjavaloyessanchis]

Masterpiece

[@williamburnham6639]

The guys are hot 🔥

[@jackemerson1171]

Great dance song- miss the clubbing days

[@geertnoels3266]

I love Siobahn❤

[@sean4339]

Love bananarama dance moves awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@darrenmiller6927]

Great group, I was 23 when this song came out. Pretty ladies too. The half naked men is funny. Hey, guys have half naked women in their production all the time. Makes a point, especially back then. Super good song, sweet, and great fun.

[@aps4264]

So much fun…. Do you see Bruno Tonioli from Dancing with the Stars? He’s also in Elton John’s video I’m Still Standing…. So much fun watching these old videos.

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

off to track that down!

[@konductor268]

..happy times 1980s..❤ 🇨🇱

[@martinetarchamp1158]

Belle chanson . Elles sont bien accompagnés😍😍😍😍😘😘😘

[@epitome-of-sin]

My eyes should be dry from all this staring but something was preventing it..

[@dwayitis]

Easily one of the best songs of the 80s. I’ve always loved this choreography from the song’s video. And yes that dancer on the left is incredibly hot!!! 🔥🔥🔥 sadly we can’t get a good view of the guy on the right.

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

it's unfair that he didn't get as much screen time...cuz he looks like a hottie!

[@RB_Ricky2000]

Fantastic girls

[@skyavalanche]

Never tire of this ❤❤❤

[@pablitoxz]

Yo tengo esta actuación y el programa count down de music box del verano del 87 en VHS !!

[@3hal9000x]

Pásalo a MP4 y publícalo Porf 🎉

[@Mr.DippsChad]

Wow dancing T 1000s.

[@user-ox2ev6cg2g]

❤❤❤Keep dancing!!!❤❤❤❤ WoooooaaAa!!!!

[@Jrsdigest]

I didn't realize that was Bruno Tonioli until I read all the comments!!!

[@maurizioferro989]

1987 anno magico