AQUA - Barbie Girl (LIVE) 1997 Aqua is a Danish-Norwegian Europop and Dance-pop band, best known for their 1997 multi-platinum crossover and novelty single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989 as Joyspeed and achieved international success around the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The band released three albums: Aquarium in 1997, Aquarius in 2000, and Megalomania in 2011. The group sold an estimated 33 million albums and singles, making them the most profitable Danish band ever. The

“Barbie Girl” by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua, released in 1997, is a catchy Eurodance track that became a global hit. The song humorously explores the life of a Barbie doll, featuring playful lyrics and a vibrant beat, It topped charts worldwide. | History In Pictures