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B-side
  
"Bushfire"

Format
  
Compact disc

Released
  
December 1989

Recorded
  
1989

Genre
  
Pop rock new wave power pop jangle pop

Length
  
4:54 (album) 3:49 (single)

"Roam" is the fourth single from The B-52's' 1989 hit album Cosmic Thing, following "(Shake That) Cosmic Thing," "Channel Z," and "Love Shack." "Roam" was a number-three hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in March 1990, spending a total of 19 weeks on the chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The vocals are sung by Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. In February 1991 The B-52s were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Roam".

Contents

Track listing U.S. Maxi-Single [CD 9 21441-2]

  1. "Roam" (7" Remix) - 5:11
  2. "Roam" (Radio Mix) - 4:13
  3. "Roam" (12" Remix) - 8:17
  4. "Bushfire" (LP Version) - 4:56
  5. "Roam" (Extended Remix) - 5:25
  6. "Roam" (Instrumental) - 5:27

Other Versions

  • "Roam" (Miami Phunky Break Mix) Time Capsule The Mixes - 7:35
  • "Roam" (Indamix Tekno Mix) Time Capsule The Mixes - 10:10
  • "Roam" (Single Edit) U.S. Cassette Single - 4:01
  • "Roam" (LP Version) Cosmic Thing - 4:54
  • "Roam" (Dusty Trailmix) Prime Cuts Volume 2 Issue 12 - 6:59

    • Cover versions

  • A parody of the song and video, called "Comb," was a skit on Fast Forward in 1990 as The B-52's began the Australian leg of their Cosmic Tour. The video, which poked fun at Pierson's and Wilson's bouffant wigs, starred Gina Riley and Jane Turner.
  • The song was performed by the cast of the 2002 stage version of Earth Girls Are Easy.
  • The Yayhoos covered the song on their 2006 album Put The Hammer Down.
  • The Chipettes covered the song for the 1991 album The Chipmunks Rock the House.
  • The Argentine female singer Marcela Morelo covered the song on their 2009 album "Otro Plan" in a Spanish version
  • Caroline Sunshine covered the song for the soundtrack to the 2012 film Treasure Buddies.

    • References

    Roam Wikipedia
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