BaBe

Biography

BaBe (ベイブ; pronounced "babe") was a Japanese pop duo, composed of Tomoko Kondo and Yukari Nikaido. They debuted in February 1987 with a cover of Michael Fortunati's "Give Me Up". From February 1987 to February 1990 they had several hits including "I Don't Know", "Somebody Loves You", and "Get a Chance!".
Their highest single ranking on the Oricon charts was #4 in 1987 for Somebody Loves You. They sang "Get A Chance!" as the end theme and post-credits music video in the third Project A-ko anime and the television adaptation of Hana no Asuka-gumi!. They also sang an all-English song, "Love in the First Degree" (a cover of the Bananarama single).
They disbanded in February 1990 because of Yukari's marriage and pregnancy.

Members

Tomoko Kondo (近藤 智子, Kondō Tomoko) was born on February 17, 1968, in Tokyo, Japan.
Yukari Nikaido (二階堂 ゆかり, Nikaidō Yukari) was born on August 29, 1967, in Tokyo, Japan.

Albums

Bravo! – June 21, 1987
Nice! – December 5, 1987 JP #14
Fight – June 21, 1988 JP #12 (mini album)
Brand New – April 21, 1989 JP #26
Contrast – February 22, 1990

Compilation albums

Good! The Best of BaBe – January 5, 1988 JP #11
The Best of BaBe – May 21, 1990
BaBe Best – March 20, 2002
BaBe Singles – August 17, 2007
My Kore! Lite BaBe – April 21, 2010
The Premium Best BaBe – November 21, 2012

Singles

"Give Me Up" – February 21, 1987 JP #8
"I Don't Know!" – May 2, 1987 JP #5
"Somebody Loves You" – September 10, 1987 JP #4
"Hold Me" – October 21, 1987 JP #7
"Tonight" – January 21, 1988 JP #7
"Get a Chance" – May 11, 1988 JP #9
"Wake Up!" – August 31, 1988 JP #18
"She Has a Dream" – March 1, 1989 JP #37