https://youtu.be/5HI_xFQWiYU
Brought to my attention by Napoleon Dynamtie, excellent new wave jam and instantly became one of my favorite 80’s songs. It perfectly captures the era.
I absolutely love it.
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You and I agree on something. One of my first boyfriends left this tape in my mailbox.
I have not thought of When In Rome for over 20 years, LOL. Even when watching Napolean it didn't click.
I can hear it now "If you need a friend........."
If you like them you might like Alphaville's album Forever Young or Then Jerico's The Big Area and maybe the First album.
They have a similar sound to When In Rome. Same time period, lesser known bands out of England I believe. Didn't really make it but had a few songs of note, especially Alphaville's Forever Young, I like the more up tempo version.
If you haven't ever listened to them, give those album's a shot.
Have a good day!
Alphaville were actually German (Helpful Andy).
shareIt has a similar feel to OMD - (Forever) Live and Die
https://youtu.be/moFiaQPCl04
Lol I don’t get that at all, aside from both being New Wave. The song I think is similar is “Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdqoNKCCt7A
A favourite of mine.
shareI've always associated that song with my ex-girlfriend (who was both the best girlfriend and best friend I ever had), because the first time I watched Napoleon Dynamite was on the day I broke up with her. She was on my mind the whole time I was watching the movie. So that movie, and the songs in it, always gives me nostalgia for a simpler and happier time in my life.
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