London band The Dream Academy's first single "Life in a Northern Town" was their biggest hit by far. Released in 1985 it was a Top 10 hit in the USA and Top 20 in the UK. "Life in A Northern Town" was a tribute to English folk hero Nick Drake, although his name isn't mentioned in the lyrics. The African chant-like chorus was something quite different at the time, but it's impact was powerful... and still is. They should've been huge but sometimes things don't go to script.
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