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Boney M, “Rasputin" (1978)

Funny how this song’s been recently rediscovered. Boney M was one of a few German-based disco groups to emerge during the late 70s. The songwriter and founder of the group, Frank Farian, revealed later that the late Bobby Farrell (the dancing frontman) didn’t sing a note but was chosen "for the energy he brought to the live performances".
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chrisCA · M
When this is played at a wedding there is at least a couple of drunk guys who think they are Cossacks. 😅
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
@chrisCA Omg! Yes I used to work at a hotel doing weddings for 10 years. Invariably some drunken uncle of the bride would start dancing like a cossack for this song!
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
He wasn't singing? Ridiculous. The guys was in good shape though , geez he could jump around :P
@JimboSaturn I read that Farian later produced Milli Vanilli…true story. Hmm…🤔
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
@bijouxbroussard That makes sense! So the guy didn't have any problems with using a front person that was not the singer.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
I can NOT believe you posted this!! Lol
My bf, his daughter, and I always watch this on YouTube and his daughter will do the Rasputin dance! 🤣
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
So strange! I just watched this last weekend out of the blue, we must be connecting in the collective unconcious. Crazy video and song really
DrWatson · 70-79, M
Would I be revealing my musical biases here if I said that this is way too good to be classified as "disco?" 😄
@DrWatson But it was being played in some clubs back then ! (but let’s ignore how I know this) 😅
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
My tween likes to dance along with the Just Dance version on Youtube, she's not too bad.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
She had showed me this video, these people kick ass.
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@Starcrossed Woah, that’s a workout ! Very cool ! 👍🏽
Elessar · 26-30, M
I somewhat grew up with this my parents had CDs/tapes with it. Especially during car trips
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
Ok now I'm humming Rasputin at my work, I think my co-workers must think I'm nuts lol
I remember Bony M from the 70s. They were good and pretty unique on the scene
Canuckle · 51-55, M
I still have my Boney M LP from the 70s. Thanks for posting…great memories.
originnone · 61-69, M
I love how "well behaved" the audience is. I always get a kick out of that....
I love Boney M! This is from their best songs.
sciguy18 · M
Wow, you really pull out the throwbacks!
Alyosha · 31-35, M
I love this song.
bookerdana · M
Interesting...the MC Hammer pants
@bookerdana This predated Hammer by at least a decade. 😄
bookerdana · M
@bijouxbroussard Still,to see those pants ONCE...distoibing,twice *facepalm*
SW-User
What is it with Germans and lip-syncing?!?!

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