{"product_id":"really-saying-something-sara-keren-our-bananarama-story-9781787466616","title":"Really Saying Something: Sara \u0026 Keren - Our Bananarama Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first and only book from one of the most influential girl groups of all time \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MUSIC, FAME AND A LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward met in the school playground when they were four. They became international stars, first as a trio, then, for almost three decades, as a duo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After finishing school, Sara studied journalism at the London College Of Fashion, while Keren worked at the BBC. They lived in the YWCA before moving into the semi-derelict former Sex Pistols rehearsal room and immersing themselves in Soho's thriving club scene. A year later they teamed up with Siobhan Fahey to form Bananarama. A string of worldwide hits followed, including \"Cruel Summer,\" \"I Heard a Rumour,\" and \"Venus.\" In a male-dominated industry, they were determined to succeed on their own terms and inspired a generation with their music, DIY-style and trailblazing attitudes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Narrated with humor and authenticity, and filled with never before seen photos \u003ci\u003eReally Saying Something\u003c\/i\u003e takes us from the early days to the world tours, to party games with George Michael, a close friendship with Prodigy's Keith Flint, hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York, and a Guinness World Record for the most worldwide chart entries of any all-female group. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As well as the highs, Sara and Keren speak frankly about the flip side side of fame, revealing their personal struggles and the challenges of juggling family life with a demanding professional schedule. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eReally Saying Something\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of two friends who continue to pursue their dreams their way - and have a great time doing it. It's a celebration of determination and a lifelong friendship, with an unbeatable soundtrack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSara Dallin \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eKeren Woodward \u003c\/b\u003ehave had a successful career in the music industry spanning nearly four decades. Bananarama have sold millions of albums worldwide and hold a Guinness world record. They have made two Band Aid appearances, have released eleven studio albums and continue to tour internationally. Sara lives in London and has a daughter, Alice. Keren lives in Cornwall and has a son, Tom.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862145339666,"sku":"9781787466616","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_571a0cc5-bdfa-4913-97bb-069bcacee3a1.jpg?v=1737615025","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/really-saying-something-sara-keren-our-bananarama-story-9781787466616","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}