Now or Never (Bananarama EP)

Now or Never is the second extended play by English musical duo Bananarama.[1] It was released independently on 21 September 2012 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the group and the launch of their Hard Rock Cafe "Pinktober" US tour.[2]

Now or Never
EP by
Released21 September 2012
Recorded2012
GenrePop
Length16:57
LabelSelf-released
ProducerIan Masterson
Bananarama chronology
30 Years of Bananarama
(2012)
Now or Never
(2012)
In Stereo
(2019)
Bananarama singles chronology
"Baby It's Christmas"
(2010)
"Now or Never"
(2012)
"Stuff Like That"
(2019)

The EP features "Now or Never" and "La La Love", two new recordings written in collaboration with British producer Ian Masterson. An extended version of the title track and a cover of Maroon 5's song "Moves Like Jagger" were also included in the package.[3]

A remixed version of their 1992 song "Movin' On" was offered as a gift to fans who bought the EP and sent their proofs of purchase to the official website before 20 October 2012.[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Now or Never"3:53
2."La La Love"
  • Dallin
  • Woodward
  • Masterson
3:32
3."Moves Like Jagger"3:26
4."Now or Never" (extended mix)
  • Dallin
  • Woodward
  • Masterson
6:06

Charts

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Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[5] 4
US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[6] 11

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Catalog
Various 21 September 2012 Digital download Self-released NANEP33

References

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  1. ^ "New EP NOW OR NEVER out now!" Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine. bananarama.co.uk Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Bananarama Launch Their First U.S. Tour In 23 Years". VH1.com Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Now Or Never EP on Amazon". Amazon.co.uk Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  4. ^ "BANANARAMA - THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE"[permanent dead link]. Bananarama.co.uk. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Bananarama Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Bananarama Chart History (Hot Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2020. [dead link]