I remember hearing this song for the first time on a Friday night episode of ‘The Tube’ back in 1984 after Paula Yates had introduced us to the new look ABC!
I had long since been a fan of ABC and absolutely loved ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ (See Song 111: All of My Heart) which was a largely orchestral sounding work so this song along with their single of the time ‘How To Be A Millionaire’ were a radical new departure for the band and I must admit I was captured by this song and the new sound.
There are plenty of songs about how wonderful New York is but apart from ‘London Pride’ by Noel Coward written during the war I am at a loss to think of another, so this modern song about London being a ‘fashion catwalk’ and referring to its history, the Tower and St. James’ makes a refreshing change.
I downloaded this song onto my ipod and it is one of the ones my kids love to listen to when driving in the car!
Now listen to the song….
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