Cacadou Look
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Opatija , Croatia |
| Products | Music albums |
| Website | https://myspace.com/cacadoulook |
Cacadou Look was a pop rock ensemble consisting of five members from Opatija, Croatia, recognized as the pioneering Yugoslav all-female band to issue a full-length studio album.
Established in 1983, although not the inaugural all-female group in Yugoslavia—preceded by acts such as Tožibabe and Boye—Cacadou Look distinguished themselves by achieving widespread mainstream acclaim. This was propelled by radio chart successes like "Sama" and "Kao pjesma" (both released in 1987), alongside television appearances on Stereovizija, a well-known music program aired by Radio Television Zagreb.
Their first album, Tko mari za čari (released by Jugoton in 1987), was produced by Husein Hasanefendić and Tomo in der Mühlen, and included a guest performance from Vlada Divljan. The record featured popular tracks such as "Sama", "Kao pjesma", and "Tako lako", the latter being an adaptation of Buddy Holly's "It's So Easy". The majority of the compositions were credited to the band members themselves. Despite operating within a predominantly male industry, these achievements solidified their position in the music market.
The subsequent release, Uspavanka za Zoroa (1989), sustained their success with notable songs including "Baum bam bam", "Budi mi prijatelj", and "Krenite s nama", which is a rendition of Bryan Ferry's "Let's Stick Together". Additionally, an English-language version of "Budi mi prijatelj" titled "Be My Friend" was featured on the 1990 compilation album Yu-Go Pop, reflecting their resonance beyond domestic audiences.
Cacadou Look's last live performance took place in Zagreb on 25 May 1991. Following this, the members opted against pursuing individual solo endeavors, prioritizing their group identity over solo careers, and consequently withdrew from the music scene.
Members
- Jasmina Simić – vocals
- Tatjana Simić – drums
- Suzana Kožić – bass guitar
- Tamara Vrančić – keyboards (1983–1985)
- Sandra Vrančić – guitar (1983–1984)
- Giovanna Kirinić – guitar (from 1985)
- Alenka Mendiković – keyboards (from 1986)
Discography
- Tko mari za čari (Jugoton, 1987)
- Uspavanka za Zoroa (Jugoton, 1989)