Courtesy of Island Records
Backed by an ethereal, organ melody, the track drives slowly into the second verse, with electric guitar backing and light percussion. Then, a heavily percussion-driven pop rock chorus -- accompanied by sweetly composed synths -- takes over and Flowers soars: "Only the young can break away, break away / Lost when the wind blow; on your own, ohh.."
'Flamingo' not only debuted this week on the Billboard 200 chart, selling of 41,000 copies, but reached No. 1 on the UK charts, a feat surely credited to his new wave-inspired sound and irresistible hooks. To hear 'Only the Young,' tune in to AOL Radio's New Alternative First station.

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