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“I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls

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What happens when a hairdresser decides to buy a used synthesizer and start a band with his friend and his brother, despite having little musical experience? You get A Flock of Seagulls, a group whose sound (and haircuts) perfectly capture the spirit of the early 80s. The unforgettable music video for “I Ran (So Far Away)” became an MTV staple in the channel’s early days, propelling the band into the Billboard Top 10. So why are we talking about this Grammy Award–winning band on a show about one hit wonders? Because our Patreon supporters demanded it (and because they technically did only have ONE huge song.) This week, we’re diving into the career and catalog of this distinctive group to find out if there’s more to love than just their iconic 1982 hit.

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What happens when a hairdresser decides to buy a used synthesizer and start a band with his friend and his brother, despite having little musical experience? You get A Flock of Seagulls, a group whose sound (and haircuts) perfectly capture the spirit of the early 80s. The unforgettable music video for “I Ran (So Far Away)” became an MTV staple in the channel’s early days, propelling the band into the Billboard Top 10. So why are we talking about this Grammy Award–winning band on a show about one hit wonders? Because our Patreon supporters demanded it (and because they technically did only have ONE huge song.) This week, we’re diving into the career and catalog of this distinctive group to find out if there’s more to love than just their iconic 1982 hit.

One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder

Join our Patreon

Buy some merch

Follow us on IG

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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