Remember these 80's Gems? #9 - "Life in a Northern Town"

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#9 in my Remember these 80's Gems? series belongs to the dreamy 1985 hit "Life in a Northern Town" by The Dream Academy. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Nick Laird-Clowes, multi-instrumentalist Kate St. John, and keyboardist Gilbert Gabriel, The Dream Academy formed in London in 1983. Although they weren't a one-hit wonder, the band is best known for "Life in a Northern Town." Co-produced by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmore, "Life in a Northern Town" was an international hit, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #15 in the UK. It has been covered by country music group Sugarland. This wintery tune pops into my head every so often. It should, I used to play it on the radio. In fact, it might be one of the more memorable songs in this series.