Daily Throwback | 🕺🏽 Boney M. - Ma Baker (Sopot Festival 1979) [REACTION!]

[@alexandrorocca7142]

The song was inspired by a real woman called Ma Barker and her sons, who were at the top of the most wanted in the 1930s. Ma Barker and her son Fred were killed after a 45 minutes gunfight by the FBI.

[@eddysalvatruchaz2530]

Straight gangsta

[@rubensolorzano9503]

Ma Baker knew how to die

[@blackhawk-x1]

wow...really?

[@nedeast6845]

@@blackhawk-x1 really! Go check out the history of Ma Barker:)

[@belentae6341]

@@dlmdee Fool is in his house,

[@bellaneergaard7341]

It's so cool to see people getting into Boney M in 2021! My aunt is actually one of the background singers (the woman with the braids!), the coolest aunt ever. Thank you for spreading the disco love and shedding light on such an important part on Black music history!

[@joesmith8725]

Oh wow! Cool! They were all so beautiful. You as well.

[@alexanderfernandez4192]

Hahhah what a coincidence too .Bonney M happens to be my uncle.

[@narayanc83]

actually they were born to give the best and live with us for us ever without any expecatation from us

[@dillowman8]

Bella, Liz Mitchell was just in my hometown of Toronto Canada last night and I had the privilege of being there. 70 years old and still killing it vocally. She didn’t sound much different than she did here in 1979. I am an ‘88 baby but my Dad had the Nightflight To Venus album on cassette tape. I wore it out as a kid and have loved Boney M since.

[@njhovo_]

Stop the cap

[@legacy7ds]

The guy in Boney M is such a great dancer. He was way ahead of his time dance/performance wise. He deserves more respect in dance and live performance ability. He makes them what they are

[@pbachess]

You're right. He didn't deserve the treatment he received from Mr. Farian.

[@JoachimKessel]

Bobby Farrell

[@rokit430]

R.I.P Bobby❤

[@TheMateriaalkunde]

The dancer is Bobby Farrell born on Aruba. He sinc-ed all his notes to the "owner" of Boney M the singer Frank Farian from Germany.

[@wojtekdope9570]

The "mamamama" verse was used in Lady Gaga's "Poker Face "!!!love it ❤️

[@michaelchristensen6788]

I grew up with Boney M, and ABBA, and my mom told me, that before i even had learned english, I could sing along with their songs! (Denmark)

[@MG42-]

One of the craziest songs I've ever heard... Never get tired of this masterpiece

[@fredklein3829]

Boney M was actually a West German group because they were managed from West Germany. The musicians and performers in the group were all from different Caribbean nations. Their best song IMHO was ''Ra Ra Rasputin'' and I'd love to see this beautiful woman RogueRxyce react to it.

[@successsuccess441]

The 2 ladies were originally from Jamaica

[@mrhailstone1810]

Yes, as a german kid in the 90`s i grew up with boney m through my parents. Now it has nostalgic value for me.

[@laminage]

They also had a Hit Record from a Bible Quote The Rivers Of Babylon, the same way The Byrds had Turn Turn Turn. I thought they were Hatian.

[@haraldfranz8246]

IMO their greatest song was (is) Daddy Cool.

[@tsmay4598]

Boney M were German because they were Frank Farian's project. He played most of the stuff and did the male voice. The performers are good dancers, but only one of the ladies actually sang.

[@fabiosaboya5329]

The 70s and 80s were beautiful and wonderful years in music and in all the senses!

[@victornwanze3836]

He can dance for life. One of the best dancer in his time. We all borrow moves from him then, growing up

[@friedemannkemm63]

But he was never allowed to be heard: The first recording of Boney M had come out before there was a lineup. It was more or less a toy project by producer Frank Farian. When there was the first request of a TV station for "them" to appear on a show, he had to hurriedly get a lineup whose outer appearance would fit the music and the name of the band. All female members were after a while allowed to sing their parts themselves. The guys voice timbre was so different from Frank Farian's that his mic was always muted on live appearances, and instead Farian's studio recording was played in playback.

[@ranansubramnian5157]

They were the best back then, late 70's.The music was electricfiying.U can feel the vibes.

[@sandrabeaumont9161]

Ma Baker and her family existed and was part of the Gangster era of the 30's along with Bonnie & Clyde, John Dillinger and Al Capone.

[@azarazar007]

And to think that a song based on a gangster family could be so unbelievably catchy

[@matthewgibbs1366]

Finally somebody reacted to the right video!! This whole show from this Festival 1979 is incredible.

[@djvoicu]

BEAUTIFUL TO KEEP IN MIND. EVERYTHING BONEY M PUSHED OUT was a big hit

[@sceudue50]

This song is one of the best songs from Boney M. I love this group. They were one of the best back in the days..

[@GeorgePapadopoulos11]

This song brings me back so much memories,it reminds me my childhood years, 😌😌😌 awesome years.

[@dragos4830]

The guy was called "The king of disco" and he really was and about this song: It was inspired from a story of a woman which had 4 sons back in 30's, she robbed many banks and she finnally was killed with her sons, the producer (Frank Farian, It's a german producer) found this story interesting. Much Boney M. songs were inspired from true stories (Ma Baker, El Lute, Rasputin and much more) I hope those ideas helped you a little bit, I know what I'm talking about because I am a big fan of this group since I was a little kid. And a little fun fact: the "Ma Ma Ma Ma" from Lady Gaga's Poker Face was inspired from Ma Baker.

[@petegarrido5406]

He wasn't disco . Very innovated artist . Better dancer than Jackson .

[@caturmuharjab5947]

wait till you listen to rasputin

[@lh4980]

Franck Farian also created or produced Milly Vanelli …….

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Boney M. was a Euro-Caribbean vocal group created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat and Bobby Farrell, a performing artist from Aruba. The group was formed in 1976 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with different personnel. The band has sold around 80 million records worldwide and is known for international hits including "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Belfast", "Sunny", "Rasputin", "Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord" and "Rivers of Babylon".[3

[@Music-tg5is]

Frank Farian is also the producer behind 'Milli Vanilli', where he also employed lip-syncing dancers to front the act. Personally, I don't mind that he used models and dancers to front the groups, while the real talent behind the music was in the studio. But it sucks for anyone who bought into the stage performers as being the real talent behind the music, when they had very little do to with the creation of these tracks.

[@belabraun9066]

He was the singer as well

[@leecook8818]

One of the biggest groups of the 70s. Sold records by the millions!

[@alsolmo8993]

The whole Sopot Festival with Boney M is really really good. You should check out some more of their songs they preformed on that festival. Great reaction RIP Bobby Farrell (the dancer)

[@victornwanze3836]

Thank God I grew up listening to this group. Nice reaction and memories lingers

[@habibzennouche953]

the best reaction ♥

[@terrymacdad8742]

The way the 3 ladies voices blend 👌 this is Boney M

[@varadero5337]

HE WAS THE BACK UP AND THE DANCER ....Those girls were the QUEENS

[@annother3350]

That lead guy is such a loveable, awkward freak!

[@peterwalsh2470]

we have a friend called Mark Baker. When we went to a club and this song came on, we would sing "Ma Ma Ma Ma - Mark Baker!" hilarity ensued, and for me, this NEVER got old.

[@MikeSparrow]

You're a fellow Brit right? Just sounds like such a British thing to do! 🤣

[@peterwalsh2470]

@@MikeSparrow Aussie

[@lewisner]

@@MikeSparrow When Mamma Mia by Abba was in the charts and I got home I would shout to my mother "Mam , I'm here!".

[@jimarmstrong5820]

Awesome group. Produced some of the greatest dance songs of all time.

[@TiaLynn-m9j]

Love you for keeping the 70 alive ,, Rapp is Out!!❤❤❤ Sorry P Diddy 😮😮. We going back Baby😮😮

[@mohammedjamil2277]

I love your reaction I must of watched this 30 to 40 times congratulations on your channel it does help you are pretty too! 😁😘🌺❤️👏👏👏

[@mo1168]

boney m was created by frank farian, a german producer who also produced milli vanilli. the dancer Bobby Farrell only moved his lips to the voice of frank farian ... like with millil vanilli ;)

[@nowayback11]

Boney M was really big in Europe, not so much in USA .

[@deborahbryan3639]

Yes, they were big in Germany! I remember.

[@josephwhirlwind6086]

@@deborahbryan3639 Not only Germany , in the whole of western Europe !!

[@abc-eq9so]

@@josephwhirlwind6086 In South Eastern to. In Yugoslavia they were very big. My dad were at their concert in Belgrade 1978

[@shawshank967]

We loved them in Norway

[@lilreynielsv6922]

ALSO IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭 WHEN IT COMES TO NIGHT DISCO CLUB 80S EURODANCE TECHNO EURODISCO

[@gustavoruiz6424]

I love your reaction. It got me dancing as much as the video itself. Great fun.

[@pvilches06]

Such a great, classic song!!! Boney M were definitely a vibe!!! This is my favorite!! Wonderful and lovely reaction. Your energy is beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kakakhodenn9128]

The lead singer, who has since passed, is from the island of my birth, Curacao. The 1st flag is of Curacao... 🇨🇼🇩🇲🇨🇦

[@nkve]

I never get tired of listening to this song over and over again… one of the best vintage songs in the late 70s ❤

[@markuslinde1296]

Greets from Germany the homeland Frank Farian, the producer of Boney M and Milli Vanilli

[@arkandrada3305]

And don’t forget, the real voice behind the legends …🤣🤣🤣

[@duaneturner294]

Just started watching your reactions to songs from when I was young, great entertainment and such a bubbly person

[@jaddy11mash]

Love you’re work❤

[@matthewdever2118]

They had a moderate hit in the US in 1976 with a cover of Bobby Hebb's "Sunny."

[@sevchyk]

I think, everybody knows this song only from their cover. Nobody knows who the hell is Bobby Hebb.

[@damolafat4324]

Still a vibe even after four decades. Grew up to this. Thanks for the nostalgic memories. You can checkout their other songs too - Daddy Cool and Rasputin.

[@laminage]

This was also a Movie starring Shelley Winters and Robert DeNiro when he was starting out. Boney M were very big in the Discos All Over The World. Another Song that was popular for them was their Version of "Sunny" you may have heard in Boogie Nights.

[@mxhiphopper]

Finally, a subject I know something about (outside of nigerian music or afrobeats like they call it). The guy in the group is bobby farrell. sadly he died 11 years ago. i loved listening to boneyM while growing up. 1. strange fact- the guy never sings the words, he only mimes. several other guys have played the 'male' role since the passing of bobby. 2. fun fact - they have the jolliest and most popular christmas songs ever. 3. secret fact - used to crush on one of the ladies - liz mitchell.

[@RogueRxyce]

thanks for these facts 🙌🏽 ... especially the 3rd 😂

[@mxhiphopper]

buhahahahahaha

[@n_other_1604]

@@RogueRxyce Voice & production is by the german producer Frank Farian who created the group & also some other successful groups like Mili Vanilli (who also don't sang themselves)

[@ksmileywaisnor9925]

Yes the dancer only danced and 2 of the three front singers never sang on their studio recordings. The 3 woman in back are actually doing the singing. They lip synked most of the live shows.

[@ulikramer3554]

@@RogueRxyce actually they were a 'german' studio band, produced by Frank Farian, a famous german pop/disco producer...and like Alexandro Rocca said below: The song was inspired by a real woman called Ma Barker and her sons, who were at the top of the most wanted in the 1930s. Ma Barker and her son Fred were killed after a 45 minutes gunfight by the FBI

[@deborahbryan3639]

Oh I remember this!!! From long ago! The group is called Boney M. , you had it right. And yes, orchestration is a word lol

[@rolandratz1]

Hi, my dear - fact is that the "lead singer" Bobby Farell never sang a note in ANY song, in ANY video - a gifted dancer, but otherwise.... . That was done by the producer and creator of Boney M. Frank Farian (a German genius) himself. He has been famous and infamous with another group "Milli Vanilli" - the two singers and dancers were also absolutely voiceless in every performance - sung by studio musicians of Frank Farian's grace. That is FACT !!! The girls of the band Boney M. are all however real singers, especially the lady with the slight scar on her face (Maicy) is still on tour today and meanwhile also a bit older! But still good!

[@arkandrada3305]

But I’m in love with Liz for decades…🤣🤣🤣

[@tsmay4598]

I think she was the only one who actually sang. The other female voices were from German studio singers.

[@sgillman16]

The leader singer is Liz Mitchell

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Also gorgeous jamaican miss marcia barret was a very good singer and really pretty without makeup too

[@moorlock2003]

Ma Baker……great Disco hit!

[@patrickdowdle5121]

I am a huge fan of Boney M . Bobby Farell was a legend . He made parachute pants look boss . Another artist you should do is Billy Ocean . He was massive in the 80s with hits like Caribbean Queen , When the going gets tough and his biggest hit Love really hurts without you

[@1966dorisa]

hi, this is my 3rd time seeing you, i absolutely adore you, so sweet and so beautiful. my mom and i were in love with Boney M, amazing group, love all their songs. i had no idea they were in Poland, what a surprise ......Sopot festival 1979

[@ThatMattOne]

Absolutely loved your reaction. Especially the opening.

[@angelsantino]

this is by far the best reaction i have seen to this song. best regards from germany

[@ranansubramnian5157]

The best group in the 70's.Larger than life.Just listen to the music,70's man, unbelievable.

[@davidknichal6629]

You know what? I totally love bass driven songs of the 70's

[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

Boney M was the hottest thing from 76 and the 70s out. Loved them and still do. ❤️🕺❤️

[@1963Victory]

I appreciate your openness and positive feedback and really appreciate this video all together thank you. Boney M is legendary ❤️

[@spirosoikonomopoulos2651]

I reckon even Michael Jackson has some of this guys moves

[@dr.westwood]

If you really want to see him move, check out their song called "Daddy Cool".

[@rhinobarrows]

This was one of my father's favorite bands before he past away. R-I-P Louis Barrows.

[@suzannejane1035]

Boney M are my childhood - they remind me so much of growing up. The ladies were the real singers.

[@Scary__fun]

Did anyone else think "Ma Ma Ma Maaaa" sounded similar to the same in Lady Gaga's Poker Face?

[@gaddyssayslsat]

AS SOON AS I HEARD IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol yes!

[@Pasunsoprano]

Rifs are often copied

[@jerrycote659]

Wow! I hadn’t before, but now I CAN’T NOT hear it. Great catch!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

There's only so many patterns and riffs out there. Many have been repeated over time, often with nobody noticing generation to generation.

[@justcarterr]

She’s used it

[@robertobrien5709]

Boney M was Frank Farians band, the 3 that actually sang are Frank, Marcia Barret and Liz Mitchell(Bobby only mimed to Frank's singing for many years until he was allowed to record vocals in the 1980''s, so the male voice you hear in most of the videos that you will see is Frank's). Frank was also the primary songwriter and musician.

[@martinhotze4917]

Frank Farian also is the genius behind Milli Vanilli

[@ruanniemann2604]

I can't believe everyone doesn't know the Boney Xmas songs, it's literally on non-stop from November till Christmas here in South Africa

[@asreins3689]

El tecladista es el creador de la musica boney m carlos de los reyes un genio de los teclados los demas eran todos remplazables el hizo el ritmo e hizo bailar a la humanidad hasta el dia de hoy

[@DerekDominoes]

Lady Gaga definitely was, um, "inspired" by this song.

[@nathanchandler6257]

I'm not sure what was better the keyboard drop or your reaction to it. My mind blew as yours did. Never heard this song before not have I seen your vids. A double whammy for me. Love the vid

[@wavelength7503]

Do a reaction to their song "Rivers of Babylon" I think it was their first and biggest hit. It has a fantastic rythyms. and great percussions, and vocals. Disco derived from the french "Discotheque" Paris France were disco music was born. Orchestration is a word. But sweetie they are not considered an orchestra in musical terms. Music production, maybe more to this genre. Like your background song I think it's "Mercy Mercy Me" one of my favorite to play percussions to. Nice reaction.

[@JirkaHeyduk]

This is from festival but definitely not live performace. 1) it sounds identical as the studio version; 2) it is known fact that the crazy dancing guy, Bobby Farrell was one of the "faces" of the group but not a very good singer. Frank Farian, producer of the group, recorded the male parts on the songs in the studio; 3) i still love their hits, it brings me back my childhood.

[@danceyourselfdizzy6198]

Live is Boney M. in Dublin 1978

[@friedemannkemm63]

If you look them up on Wikipedia, you will find that the first recording was all Frank Farian, even the female parts.

[@0raj0]

Of course it isn't live, because of two reasons: 1) Boney M weren't performing live. They were a studio group and their "live" performances were usually lip-synced. 2) All guest stars at Sopot Festival did lip sync, because they usually were coming for a very short period to do the performance (sometimes even just a few hours, they arrived shortly before the performance and left shortly after) and there was no time to do any rehearsals - also it was easier for the television (who was the main organizer of this festival).

[@fabbe2975]

I still have the 45 vinyl original from 1977, that was fire on the dancefloor, only people who have lived the 70s can undertand what I mean

[@puneetmendiratta9014]

Boney m,bee gees,Micheal Jackson, and phil Collins were the performers who opened global market...I m now 45 ...was 7 when my dad brought boney m and bee gees cassettes...and when I use to play them ...I was looked like a celebrity...try to react to another magical song...forget me nots

[@guillesanchez9914]

Wow que hermosa chica.

[@zaNowySocializm]

Yes, Yes, and yes again! Boni "M❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jorglommatzsch4610]

Great Song of the German Producer Frank Farian, who sings the main vocals. Only singin of the Band was Liz Mitchell. But great Producion. He was also the Producer of Milli Vanilli.

[@marcpower4167]

Marcia Barrett sang too, mostly backup but she did sing lead on a couple of their songs.

[@sheriebaba6185]

All time my favourite bonny m miss yaaa

[@Gaston10w40]

No podes dejar de bailar con esta banda,amo esta banda ❤️

[@eladiodiaz1325]

Good memories of the 70s in the year 1979 I was 19 years old, very great Boney M, greetings

[@Taati312]

Girl ur gorgeous 🥰😘

[@Altan.Aep01]

COOOOOLL

[@annother3350]

That guy does a really 'special' dance to their song Rasputin

[@successsuccess441]

His name is Bobby Farrell

[@A1bertG]

Boney M was popular in Russia in the 70s and 80s, almost all people had vinyl discs with Boney M

[@helltioeverygames]

YEEEEEAHHH,THE song is greeeeat,when 1:13 starts is GREEEEAT.

[@darkamine3208]

The funny thing , Boney M musics was made by a German producer even the deep low voice

hello just one thing is more beautiful than this song your smile cheers keep the good work

[@dlococo6124]

@RogueRxyce 1979 is the Golden age of Disco music. The same year there was also CHIC wich is one of the most group of DISCO with "Good Times" song has become one of the most sampled tunes in music history. But Boney M has really contributed to the expansion of DISCO Music.

[@luvyuyu84]

If you loved this so much I'm sure you'd love Donna summer, especially her album Once upon a time, it has a great story, the first act was amazing! search on youtube this Donna Summer "Once Upon A Time" Act 1

[@patrickschindler2583]

Boney M. was a disco band produced by Frank Farian that had international success, especially in the 1970s, with songs such as Daddy Cool, Rivers of Babylon and Ma Baker. Boney M. has sold over 150 million records worldwide, including more than 60 million singles. If I'm not mistaken, the contract with the group was limited to a certain period of time. If I'm not mistaken, after the group dissolved, they tried to found a new one, but that was banned because of copyright. The group was brought from Jamaica. Everything else was history. Imagine Frank Faraian went to Jamaica and got some unknown group and signed a temporary record deal with them like Boney M

[@rainermarx5217]

Boney M 1979, I was 19 it was cool in the clubs and don't forget beer in Germany from 16 years old 😛

[@varadero5337]

Tha back singers were actually the main Singers and he was just he dancer. I grew uo with this group

[@NinaGoud]

MERVEILLOUS BONEY M

[@Ribastein]

One of my favorite groups growing up.

[@joesmith8725]

They were very talented. Disco music. lol. My parents liked them when I was growing up as a kid (late '70s - mid '80s). They had their records. lol

[@brianwalley2131]

I know the music well, but this is the first time I have seen them perform - it was great \

[@fibboobbif]

The best thing about "German" Boney M was, that in 1978/79 they were played permanently and their records sold in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, every 200m along the beaches... The air was full of Boney M. I did not expect that.

[@einsiol]

Fun fact about this song, it's actually based on a Tunisian folk song called Sidi Mansour. The lyrics were meant to help the song get into the American market. But they were mostly just famous in Europe during their time.

[@aarongusel442]

MC Hammer you have some splainin to do!

[@liviocavedon3438]

Afric Simone "ramaya" live. an incredible showman

[@SanilV-o6m]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Garesnica001]

You have a very beauty eyes dear sister.greetings from Croatia

[@jes1492]

Ma, ma, ma, ma, it represented the sound of a machine gun, the one used by Ma Barker and her children, all criminals wanted by the FBI.

[@rambabuk8123]

super song, goosebumps

[@nikylivaa]

the sopot 1979 performance is the best ma baker in youtube

[@winstondonald3979]

We loved that in Jamaica. Lots of radio play by Boney M. ofcourse Liz and Marcia are Jamaicans

[@xicotencatlaguayo1595]

♥