Roam

"Roam" is a song by American new wave band the B-52's released as the fourth single from their fifth studio album, Cosmic Thing (1989). The vocals are sung by Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson, making it the only vocal track on the album without any vocal involvement from Fred Schneider. It is also the only track from the album in which the B-52's worked with a co-writer, Robert Waldrop, who penned the lyrics.[1] Released as a single in 1989, "Roam" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and entered the top 10 in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.

For other uses, see Roam (disambiguation).
"Roam"
Single by the B-52's
from the album Cosmic Thing
B-side"Bushfire"
Released1989
StudioSkyline (New York City)
Length
  • 4:54 (album version)
  • 4:05 (single edit)
LabelReprise
Composer(s)The B-52's
Lyricist(s)Robert Waldrop
Producer(s)Nile Rodgers
The B-52's singles chronology
"Love Shack"
(1989)		 "Roam"
(1989)		 "Deadbeat Club"
(1990)
Music video
"Roam" on YouTube

Release

The "Roam" single was released with a variety of song's remixes as well as live tracks recorded at the Cleveland Music Hall, Cleveland, Ohio on December 2, 1989.[2]

Reception

"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 (RIAA) 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".[3]

Music video

The music video for "Roam" was directed by Adam Bernstein and produced by Jonna Mattingly, with Zack Winestine serving as the director of photography. Filmed in New York City, the video contains plentiful animations and stock footage.[4]

Track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the Cosmic Thing album booklet.[1]

Studios

  • Recorded digitally and mixed analog at Skyline Studios (New York City)
  • Mastered at Masterdisk (New York City)

Personnel

  • The B-52's – music
  • Robert Waldrop – lyrics
  • Sara Lee – bass guitar
  • Richard Hilton – keyboard, programming
  • Leroy Clouden – drums
  • Nile Rodgers – production, mixing
  • Budd Tunick – production management
  • Tom Durack – mixing, engineering
  • Ed Brooks – second engineering
  • Keith Freedman – second engineering
  • Paul Angelli – second engineering
  • Patrick Dillett – second engineering
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[24] Gold 35,000^
United States (RIAA)[29] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Cover versions

References
  1. The B-52's (1989). Cosmic Thing (US CD album booklet). Reprise Records. W2 25854.
  2. Roam (UK CD single liner notes). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1990. W9827CD, 7599-21542-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. "Annual Grammy Nominations". United Press International. February 19, 1991. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  4. "Video Track". Billboard. Vol. 101, no. 48. December 2, 1989. p. 48.
  5. Roam (US maxi-CD single disc notes). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. 9 21441-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. Roam (US & Australian 12-inch single vinyl disc). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. 0-21441, 9 21441-0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  8. Roam (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. 7-22667.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. Roam (US cassette single cassette notes). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1989. 9 22667-4, 4-22667.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  11. Roam (UK cassette single sleeve). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1990. W9827C.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. Roam (UK 12-inch single sleeve). The B-52's. Reprise Records. 1990. W9827T, 7599-21480-0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  14. "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 9075." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  15. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7, no. 22. June 2, 1990. p. IV. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  16. "The B-52's – Roam" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  17. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Roam". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
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  21. "The B-52s 2 Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  22. "The B-52s 2 Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  23. "Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. LIII, no. 34. March 17, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  24. "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart 1990 (61–100) (from The ARIA Report No. 50)". ARIA. Retrieved October 10, 2016 – via Imgur.
  25. "Top 100 Tracks of 1990". RPM. Retrieved May 14, 2018 – via Library and Archives Canada.
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  27. "1990 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 102, no. 51. December 22, 1990. p. YE-14.
  28. "Awards – Top 50 Pop Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. LIV, no. 22. December 29, 1990. p. 9. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  29. "American single certifications – B-52's – Roam". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  30. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Fast Forward parody of MTV featuring the B-52's". YouTube.
  31. "Roam (From "Treasure Buddies") – Single". iTunes. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
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