| The Pasadenas | |
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Clockwise from bottom left: Andrew Banfield, Michael Milliner, David Milliner, Hamish Seelochan and Aaron Brown |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | R&B, pop |
| Years active | 1988–2005 |
| Labels | Columbia Records |
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David Milliner |
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The Pasadenas were a R&B / pop group from the United Kingdom, best known for their hit songs, "Tribute (Right On)" and "I'm Doing Fine Now".
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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.[1] The band were mainly known in the United Kingdom.[1]
The group scored a UK #5 hit in 1988 with its initial release, "Tribute (Right On)", which paid homage to soul luminaries such as Diana Ross & The Supremes and Aretha Franklin.[1] In October 1988, they released a companion album, To Whom It May Concern which sold more than one million copies.[1] In addition to "Tribute (Right On)", the disc included the minor hit "Riding on a Train", 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) 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 remake of New York City’s "I'm Doin' Fine Now", which sold over 200,000 copies.[1] 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 the album To Whom It May Concern was reissued on CD.[1] 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.
| Year | Album | UK Albums Chart[3] | U.S.[4] | U.S. R&B[4] |
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| 1988 | To Whom It May Concern |
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| 1990 | Elevate |
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| 1992 | Yours Sincerely |
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| 1995 | Phoenix † |
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† - Japan release only
| Year | Title Songwriter(s) |
UK Singles Chart[3] | U.S.[5] | U.S. R&B[5] |
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| 1988 | "Tribute (Right On)" The Pasadenas/Pete Wingfield |
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| 1988 | "Riding on a Train" The Pasadenas |
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| 1988 | "Enchanted Lady" The Pasadenas/Pete Wingfield |
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| 1990 | "Love Thing" Milliner/The Pasadenas |
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| 1990 | "Reeling" Milliner/The Pasadenas/Sampson |
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| 1991 | "I'm Doing Fine Now" Thom Bell/Sherman Marshall |
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| 1992 | "Make It with You" David Gates |
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| 1992 | "I Believe in Miracles" Michael Milliner/The Pasadenas |
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| 1992 | "Moving in the Right Direction" Milliner/The Pasadenas |
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| 1992 | "Let's Stay Together" Al Green/Willie Mitchell/Al Jackson, Jr. |
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