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Stand By (Roman Holliday song)
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"'Stand By'" is the debut single by British band Roman Holliday, released in 1983. It was written by Steve Lambert and R. Lambert and produced by Peter Collins.Billboard - 23 Feb 1985 "For young British popsters Roman Holliday, 1984 was the year to cut the jive. ... songwriter Brian Bonhomme, Roman Holliday felt their image as "cheery-lads in sailor hats," garnered here via their spirited video for "Stand By," couldn't last."Black Music & Jazz Review 1982 -- Volume 5 - Page 50 "Formed a year ago, and having worked as support act on Belle Stars, Mari Wilson and Clash teurs, Roman Holliday now have their first vinyl offering available on Jive Records. Titled "Stand By", the single is produced by Peter Collins." British Hit Singles & Albums 2005 - Page 75 "STAND BY Jive JIVE 31 41 3 2 "Ira Robbins 'The New music record guide' 1987 p.127 "Roman Holliday EP (nr/Jive) 1983 Cookin' on the Roof (Jive) 1983 Fire Me Up Give) 1984 Typical of the ability of English ... containing "Stand By," "Motor Mania" and "Don't Try to Stop It." Dead catchy and brilliantly produced (by Peter Collins), ..." The song peaked at #61 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Stand By" peaked at #54.
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Category:1983 debut singles
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Category:Roman Holliday songs
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