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Roni Griffith was one of the original Coconuts in the popular 1980s group Kid Creole and the Coconuts. They opened up for The B-52's, Huey Lewis and the News and appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1981. Finding success as a musician the same year she appeared on SNL with Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Griffith decided to go solo, signing a recording contract with Vanguard Records and producer, Bobby Orlando.[1] By the end of 1982 she had a platinum and gold record for her hits "(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up" and "Desire". "(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up" reached #63 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1984. [2] In addition, she was also featured in the first national Clairol commercial shot in 35 mm film for Nice 'n Easy.