Roam
| "Roam" | ||||
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 US CD maxi-single | ||||
| Single by the B-52's | ||||
| from the album Cosmic Thing | ||||
| B-side | "Bushfire" | |||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Studio | Skyline (New York City) | |||
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| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Nile Rodgers | |||
| The B-52's singles chronology | ||||
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| "Roam" on YouTube | ||||
"Roam" is a song by the B-52's. It was released as the fourth single from their 1989 album, Cosmic Thing, following "(Shake That) Cosmic Thing", "Channel Z", and "Love Shack". The vocals are sung by Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson.
"Roam" became the band's second and final US top-10 hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1990 and spending a total of 20 weeks on the chart. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in April 1990. Worldwide, the song became a top-10 success in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand, peaking at numbers four, nine, and two, respectively. In February 1991, the B-52's were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Roam".[1]
Track listings[]
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7-inch single[2]
US 12-inch maxi-single[3]
US maxi-single[4]
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UK promo 12-inch vinyl[5]
UK and European CD single[6]
Australian 12-inch maxi-single[2]
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Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
Decade-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[18] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[25] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Cover versions[]
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- The Chipettes covered the song in the 1991 Alvin and the Chipmunks album The Chipmunks Rock the House.
- 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, Jane Turner, Michael Veitch and Peter Moon as Kate, Cindy, Fred and Keith respectively.[26]
- 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.
- Argentine female singer Marcela Morelo covered the song on her 2009 album Otro Plan in a Spanish version.
- Caroline Sunshine covered the song for the soundtrack to the 2012 film Treasure Buddies.
References[]
- ^ "Annual Grammy Nominations". United Press International. February 19, 1991. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Australian-charts.com – The B-52's – Roam". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ Roam (US 12-inch maxi-single vinyl disc). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. 0-21441, 9 21441-0.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Roam (US maxi-single disc notes). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. 9 21441-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Roam (UK promo 12-inch vinyl disc). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. SAM 662.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Roam (UK & European CD single liner notes). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1990. W9827CD, 7599-21542-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9078." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 9075." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7 no. 22. June 2, 1990. p. IV. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – The B-52's – Roam" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Roam". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Charts.nz – The B-52's – Roam". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "The B-52s 2 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "The B-52s 2 Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "The B-52s Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. LIII no. 34. March 17, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart 1990 (61–100) (from The ARIA Report No. 50)". ARIA. Retrieved October 10, 2016 – via Imgur.
- ^ "Top 100 Tracks of 1990". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Top Selling Singles of 1990". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (December 22, 1990). "1990 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 102 no. 51. p. YE-14.
- ^ "Awards – Top 50 Pop Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. LIV no. 22. December 29, 1990. p. 9. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ Geoff Mayfield (December 25, 1999). 1999 The Year in Music Totally '90s: Diary of a Decade – The Listing of Top Pop Albums of the '90s & Hot 100 Singles of the '90s. Billboard. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-billboards-top-songs-90s
- ^ "American single certifications – B-52's – Roam". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Q_94Ymdqo
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- Songs written by Cindy Wilson
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