Young Parisians

Album: Pop Punk Anthems (1978)
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Songfacts®:

  • "Young Parisians" was the debut single of Adam & The Ants; it was released on the Decca label October 20, 1978 backed by "Lady."

    Written by Mr. Ant himself, it runs to 2 minutes 58 seconds.

    Young Parisians are so French
    Not like me and you


    Being a Londoner, he would say that. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England

Comments: 1

  • Zabadak from London, EnglandWas reissued in November 1980 in the UK and reached #8.
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