BANANARAMA - Long Train Running (Polydor)
Unknown Source, 1991
Bananarama have returned with a tune that isn't a patch on the brilliant frothy disco that was their last single Preacher Man (yeah I know I said it was useless as the time, but it grew on me, alright?). It's a song that was recorded in the 70s by dodgy hippies the Doobie Brothers, and the 'Rams have sauced it up with a disco beat and some flamenco guitars, but it's still a trifle lame (especially as the original was rather brilliant!). There are some good tunes on the chicks' new album (Pop Life), but this ain't one of 'em!

BANANARAMA - Long Train Running (Polydor)
Smash Hits Australia, 1991. Reviewer: Betty Boo
I've never been a fan of these ageing pop stars, prancing around trying to look sexy, and this is a load of rubbish. I like the Gypsy kinds mind you . . .

BANANARAMA - Long Train Running (London)
Unknown Source, 1991.
Bananarama. They have a new single out. They've thought up a new, crap, out-of-time dance routine and they're gonna have another hit. All in all, Bananarama give this rather chaotic world a reassuring sense of order, don't they?

BANANARAMA - Long Train Running (London)
Number One Magazine, 1991. Celebrity Reviewers.
(Rumour has it that this might be the Nana's last single. But they are the best selling girl band of all time so things can't be too bad)
Craig: It's got a great bassline and it seems to be a progression from what they used to be.
Clint: It's like getting with it, but not like Transvision Vamp.
Chart Position: Top 10     Rating: 4 out of 5 (Clint); 3 out of 5 (Craig)