B. J. Caruana

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B.J. Caruana
Birth nameRebecca Jane Caruana
Also known asBec Caruana
Born~1977
OriginAustralia
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter

B.J. Caruana is an Australian singer and songwriter. [1] Her debut single "Dance All Night" peaked at #51 on the ARIA Singles Chart. [2] The follow-up "Bump" peaked at #83. [3]

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Caruana appeared in the 2021 series of The Voice . [4]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with release date and label shown
TitleDetails
Electric Beach
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Destinova Records (0927496262)
  • Formats: CD

Singles

List of singles, with Australian chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
AUS
[2] [3] [5]
"Dance All Night" [6] 200251Electric Beach
"Bump" [7] 83
"Music in My Life"
"Just a Feeling"
(Johnny Gleeson & Carl Kennedy featuring B.J Caruana)
2009

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