Bronski Beat Celebrate “Smalltown Boy” Turning 40 Today As It Soundtracks TikTok’s ‘80s Dance Challenge
TikTok loves ’80s music. For instance, the kids are bringing back “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys. They also love Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy,” which is used for the ’80s dance trend wherein people ask their parents to dance like it’s the ’80s (The challenge got a write-up in
The New York Times
today.). The song turns 40 today, and Jimmy Somerville shared a message.
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TikTok loves ’80s music. For instance, the kids are bringing back “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys. They also love Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy,” which i... more info