The single 'Smalltown boy' was an instant hit upon its release in 1984. Part of this was due to the track, with a driving beat and haunting vocals, but the music video had a lot to do with it as well. It told the story of a boy moving to the big city after having issues with his parents - his father especially. It wouldn't be all too obvious if it weren't for the fact that the lead singer Jimmy Somerville was very vocal in gay rights groups.'Smalltown boy' reached number 1 in the Dutch Top 40 and in Italy, and managed to reach number 3 in the UK top 40. Subsequently, the song has been covered by acts like Rosetta Stone, Indochine, Sharon Corr and the gothic metal band Paradise Lost.
My collection: 7" single no. 4957
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 31, 2010
Cost: 50p
Tracks: 'Smalltown boy' / 'Memories'
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