Life in a Northern Town

"Life in a Northern Town" is a 1985 debut single by The Dream Academy. It is the leading single from their debut studio album The Dream Academy. It went to number 7 in the United States and Canada, number 15 in the United Kingdom, number 9 in Ireland and number 4 in Australia. It pays tribute to musician Nick Drake and was used in an episode of King of the Hill. It was covered by country band Sugarland featuring Jake Owen and Little Big Town in 2008.

Track listing
7" single
"Life in a Northern Town" – 4:17
"Test Tape No. 3" – 5:01

12" single
"Life in a Northern Town" (Extended) – 5:19
"Test Tape No. 3" – 5:03
"Life in a Northern Town" (7" Mix) – 4:14
"Poised on the Edge of Forever" – 3:32

References

Category:1985 songs
Category:1980s ballads
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Rock ballads
Category:Debut singles
Category:Sugarland songs
Category:Jake Owen songs
Category:Little Big Town songs
Category:Baroque pop songs
Category:Psychedelic pop songs