Why Was The Song Originally Written? What Is The Meaning Behind The Lyrics?
Why was Life in a Northern Town originally written. What was happening in England at the time that prompted the writing of the song? Is it talking about the early 60s or the 80s?
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Life in a Northern Town is a song by British folk rock group called The Dream Academy. This song was sung by the band as a Tribute to Nick Drake,. Who belonged to Tanworth-in-Arden, located in Northern England. The Figure mentioned in the song Sinatra is actually Nick Drake himself. At the end Sinatra figure leaves on a train which is a reference to his death.
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