Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Extended Version)

 

Released in May 1984, "Smalltown Boy" is the debut single by British synthpop trio Bronski Beat, formed by keyboardists Steve Bronski (Died: December 9, 2021) and Larry Steinbachek (Died: December 16, 2016) with countertenor vocalist Jimmy Somerville (who left in 1985 to form The Communards). The song describing a boy forced to flee hometown because of his homosexuality was a big commercial success, reaching number 3 in the band's native UK. It was also a number one hit in the Netherlands and Belgium, and a top 10 hit in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and West Germany.