Bananarama – Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” is a song written and recorded by Paul Leka, Gary DeCarlo and Dale Frashuer, attributed to a then-fictitious band they named “Steam”.

In February 1983, UK girl group Bananarama released the song as the fifth single off their album Deep Sea Skiving. This version became a top ten hit in the United Kingdom (#5), but only a minor hit in the US (Billboard #101) later that year. In a sketch on the early 1980s comedy show Three of a Kind, Tracey Ullman spoofed Bananarama singing “Na Na Hey Hey” (as well as “Shy Boy”), with the words “We are nanas”.

SIDE A:
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (Extended Version) 4:51
Producer – Swain & Jolley*
Written-By – D. Frashuer*, G. DeCarlo*, P. Leka*

SIDE B:
Na Na Hey Hey Na (Dub) Hey 4:12
Producer – Swain & Jolley*
Written-By – D. Frashuer*, G. DeCarlo*, P. Leka*

Tell Tale Signs (Extended Version) 4:44
Remix – Dennis Bovell
Producer, Written-By – Bananarama

VINYL GRADE:
Viny: Excellent
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play #14

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: London Records – NANX 4
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Artwork By [Cover Design] – Pete Barrett
Photography [Back] – Chris Craymer
Photography [Front] – Bay Hippisley

NOTES:
From the forthcoming LP “Deep Sea Skiving”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Bellenger1981
Bellenger1981
December 3, 2011 2:55 pm

Excellent quality! Thank you!!!!

Erik
Erik
December 3, 2011 12:50 pm

The cover version by german singer Fancy is very popular in Brazil!
thanks for post!

Mark
Mark
December 3, 2011 10:15 am

Awesome blog! Also loving the Bananarama streak…
Keep up the great work!

feanor
feanor
December 3, 2011 5:42 am

thanks for another great one, had the “deep sea skiving” cassette back in the day, i believe it finally snapped from overuse! so great to find these super-rare 12″ers!

MusicMan3
MusicMan3
December 2, 2011 9:33 pm

I love the Bananarama streak! Thanks Paul!

Ricki
Ricki
December 2, 2011 8:11 pm

All this time me looking for the ultimate sounding Bananarama’s… and you were keeping them just for yourself ; ) … Well thank you for sharing them as always. In music. Ricki

Ricki
Ricki
Reply to  Ricki
December 2, 2011 8:21 pm

By the way, I hope that the Bananarama streak goes on for a little (or a long) while.

ric
ric
December 2, 2011 6:49 pm

Nothing against this remake, but it stays true to the old adage “If you want a hit, release a cover version!”
After the unfortunate hiccup that is Cheers Then, the ‘nana’s wisely got back on track with a more familiar tune and more cheery faces. And it doesn’t hurt that the title has some Na-Na’s in it too.
This MEGA ‘nana spotlight here can go on and on, and seems like no one is complaining!
Thank you Paul!
Happy Weekend!

ric
ric
Reply to  DjPaulT
December 2, 2011 8:14 pm

Only one more left? That’s Cruel as Summer! LOL!
But I guess all good things must come to an end…
Plus, I’m glad there’s a second installment planned somewhere down the Burning The Ground road.
I’m sure Robert De Niro will be Waiting…so will many of us here!

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
Reply to  ric
December 3, 2011 6:11 am

Could be Aie A Mwana!

Was the original single version the same recording as on Deep Sea Skiving, does anyone know?

Drake
Drake
December 2, 2011 3:40 pm

Thanks for this Bananarama Overdose!!
this 12″ is one of my favorites Bananarama Tracks!!

Drake
Drake
Reply to  Drake
December 2, 2011 3:43 pm

One question:
There is a more longer version of this music??

jbird
jbird
December 2, 2011 3:08 pm

p.s. TimX: I LOVE the “It’s Bananarama-arama up in here!”

🙂

jbird
jbird
December 2, 2011 3:07 pm

Thanks again, Paul! Bananarama is nothing if not cheerful!

Steve
Steve
December 2, 2011 3:05 pm

I actually prefer the b-side here. Thanks again, Paul.

Eke
Eke
December 2, 2011 2:23 pm

Not the biggest fan of Bananarama I have to say. But a Dennis Bovell mix? I have to give that a listen! Thanks very much for that.

TimX
TimX
December 2, 2011 1:59 pm

Oh my goodness! It’s Bananarama-arama up in here! And I’M LOVIN’ IT!
So happy to see all these great posts featuring the greatest girl group of all time!
Keep up the fantastic work (as you always do)! And many many thanks!

TimX
TimX
Reply to  DjPaulT
December 2, 2011 10:17 pm

Keep the streak coming!
I’m not a new commenter – last time was the Nana’s “Hot Line To Heaven” – but I’m gonna make sure I show my love more often!
You do such an incredible job – and hit songs I never thought I’d see – so I’m gonna make sure you know how much I appreciate you and hopefully the other visitors will show their love too!
After all, you always show YOUR appreciation!
Love you much and love your hard work!
Have an incredible weekend!
XOXO

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
December 2, 2011 1:36 pm

You’ve totally cheered up one of my worst weeks ever.

Paul (Jemboy)
Paul (Jemboy)
December 2, 2011 1:17 pm

Thanks so much again for more Bananarama. I LOVE this song and another superb rip

jamieh
jamieh
December 2, 2011 1:10 pm

Loving the Banana streak, Paul! And I actually wouldn’t mind another week of it, though I know you don’t like to linger on one act too long. But if I had any say in the next eventual run, I’d vote for more Dead Or Alive, Eurythmics…or Prince, who’s a little underrepresented here. Actually, for a one-off, do you have Sting’s “Love Is The Seventh Wave”? The single version of that is elusive.

Thank you, in any case! The ongoing surprise is half the fun.

Paul (Jemboy)
Paul (Jemboy)
Reply to  jamieh
December 2, 2011 1:18 pm

I am loving the Bananarama run too and hope it goes on and on , ha ha but thats selfish of me, just selfish ha ha

Matracas
December 2, 2011 1:09 pm

Well; they’re smiling now….