Smalltown Boy" is the debut single of the British synthpop group Bronski Beat, released in June 1984. It would also appear on the band's debut album The Age of Consent, released in December 1984.
The song is a popular 80's anthem and was a huge commercial success, reaching number 3 in the band's native UK. As well, it was a number one hit in Holland and Italy, and hit the top 10 in Australia, Canada, France, and Switzerland. Perhaps due to its openly pro-gay theme, the track only reached number 48 in the U.S. pop charts, although it was a #1 U.S. dance hit.
The song addresses key issues in 1980s homosexual culture. It addresses family rejection for being homosexual and homophobia in British society - and can extend to that of other countries also - of the time. It also deals with loneliness through societal and familial rejection.
A subsequent promotional music video was made, and a "young gay man" (Jimmy Somerville, lead singer of Bronski Beat) was used to depict these issues.
international peaks :
Australian singles chart # 7
Canada # 9
Dutch top 40 # 1
French singles chart # 8
Irish singles chart # 4
Italian singles chart # 1
Swiss singles chart# 2
UK singles chart # 3
US Billboard Hot 100 - # 48
US Dance chart # 1
video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuz94ZIPfJk
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