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Godley & Creme. " An Englishman in New York " is a song by Godley & Creme, from their 1979 album Freeze Frame. It is memorable for an innovative self-produced music video which involved Godley singing in front of Creme, as Creme conducted mannequins dressed up as members of a 1930s big band orchestra. This feature is a homage to scenes from the ...
- "Silent Running"
- 1979
- 5:45
- Rock
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Nov 4, 2023 · An Englishman in New York, a song by Godley & Creme released in 1980, has captivated listeners with its evocative lyrics and haunting melody. Written as a tribute to the legendary English writer Quentin Crisp, the song explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the challenges faced by those who dare to be different.
- Becky Rhodes
The album version runs 5:51. A single version, released in Australia and parts of Europe, was cut down to 3:55. Sting, who used Godley & Creme on several of his videos, both as a solo artist and with The Police, released his own "Englishman In New York" in 1987. His song tells the story of the author Quentin Crisp.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group An Englishman In New York · Godley & Creme Alle 40 Goed - 80's ℗ 1980 Polydor Records Released on: 2010-01-0...
