Years active 1988–2005 Active until 2005 | Origin United Kingdom (1988) | |
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Past members Andrew BanfieldAaron BrownDavid MillinerMichael MillinerHamish Seelochan Albums To Whom It May Concern, Definitive Collection Members Michael Milliner, Hammish Seelochan, Andrew Banfield, David Milliner, Aaron Brown Genres Contemporary R&B, Pop music Similar Sananda Maitreya, Owen Paul, S'Express, Band Aid, Bros Profiles | ||
The Pasadenas were an R&B/pop group from the United Kingdom, best known for their hit songs, "Tribute (Right On)", "I'm Doing Fine Now" and "Riding on a Train".
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Career
A vocal group firmly focused on the music and artists from earlier decades, their music was heavily influenced by 1950s doo-wop, 1960s Motown and early 1970s funk and R&B. The band was mainly known in the United Kingdom.
The group scored a UK number five hit, and topped the charts in the Netherlands in 1988 with its initial release, "Tribute (Right On)", which paid homage to soul luminaries such as Diana Ross & the Supremes and Aretha Franklin. In October 1988, they released a companion album, To Whom It May Concern which sold more than one million copies. In addition to "Tribute (Right On)", the disc included the minor hit "Riding on a Train" (a number four hit in the Netherlands), and a version of The Chi-Lites' "Living In the Footsteps of Another Man". They had several follow-up hits as well, including "Love Thing" (UK #22, Netherlands #13) in 1990.
The previous year the Pasadenas were part of Band Aid II.
The group followed with Elevate in 1991 and Yours Sincerely in 1992, but never again charted in the U.S., although they achieved another UK hit with a Billy Griffin production of their remake of New York City’s "I'm Doin' Fine Now", which sold over 200,000 copies. It was slightly re-titled ("I'm Doing Fine Now"), and became their biggest hit, reaching #4 in the UK. The Pasadenas continued to perform around the UK into the 21st century.
In 2002 Cherry Red Records reissued the album To Whom It May Concern on CD. In April 2005 the Pasadenas took part in week three of the TV reality show, Hit Me, Baby, One More Time.
Band member Andrew Banfield's sister, Susan, was one half of the Cookie Crew.
Member details
Albums
† - Japan release only
Songs
I'm Doing Fine NowYours Sincerely · 1992
TributeTo Whom It May Concern · 1988
Riding on a TrainTo Whom It May Concern · 1988