<P> The lyrics include references to English singer - songwriter Nick Drake, who suffered from depression and insomnia throughout his life and often reflected those topics in his lyrics . Gilbert Gabriel, a member of the Dream Academy and co-writer of the song, has also said that the inspiration for the tune came from his experience at Dartington College of Arts . Drake died of an antidepressant overdose in 1974 at the age of 26, but his music has influenced songwriters and guitarists long after his death . He was best known for sombre pieces composed on his favourite instrument, the guitar, and The Dream Academy intended the song as a tribute to Drake . </P> <P> The song, which took a year to record, also includes elements of classical music, an "African-esque" chant (which was later sampled by dance duo Dario G for their track "Sunchyme"), and hints of psychedelia . It is in the key of E major with a main chord pattern of E-A - E and a vocal range from B to E . </P> <P> Two different music videos were made for the song . The first was made in 1984 and filmed in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, England . It was directed by Tim Pope . The second was filmed in 1985 and was directed by Leslie Libman and Larry Williams . It was filmed in and around Newcastle upon Tyne with some scenes filmed in Manchester in the UK and in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, United States, using footage of the now - closed LTV Steel and Duquesne Light facilities . The video featured footage from one of their first TV appearances, on The Tube . </P> <P> 7" Single </P>

Where was the video for life in a northern town filmed
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