Roam

The "Roam" single was released with a variety of song's remixes as well as live tracks recorded at Cleveland Music Hall.{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1990|type=UK CD single liner notes|publisher=Reprise Records|id=W9827CD, 7599-21542-2}}

"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 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".{{cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/02/19/Annual-Grammy-Nominations/9584666939600/|title=Annual Grammy Nominations|publisher=United Press International|date=February 19, 1991|access-date=September 16, 2020}}

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.{{cite magazine|title=Video Track|magazine=Billboard|volume=101|issue=48|page=48|date=December 2, 1989}}

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US maxi-CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1989|type=US maxi-CD single disc notes|publisher=Reprise Records|id=9 21441-2}}

1. "Roam" (7-inch remix) – 5:11
2. "Roam" (radio mix) – 4:13
3. "Roam" (12-inch remix) – 8:17
4. "Bushfire" (LP version) – 4:56
5. "Roam" (extended remix) – 5:25
6. "Roam" (instrumental) – 5:27

US and Australian 12-inch single{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1989|type=US & Australian 12-inch single vinyl disc|publisher=Reprise Records|id=0-21441, 9 21441-0}}

:A1. "Roam" (extended remix) – 5:27

:A2. "Roam" (instrumental) – 5:25

:B1. "Roam" (12-inch remix) – 8:17

:B2. "Bushfire" (LP version) – 4:56

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US 7-inch and cassette single{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1989|type=US 12-inch single vinyl disc|publisher=Reprise Records|id=7-22667}}{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1989|type=US cassette single cassette notes|publisher=Reprise Records|id=9 22667-4, 4-22667}}

:A. "Roam" (edit) – 4:05

:B. "Bushfire" (LP version) – 4:56

UK 7-inch, CD, and cassette single{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1990|type=UK 7-inch single sleeve|publisher=Reprise Records|id=W 9827}}{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1990|type=UK cassette single sleeve|publisher=Reprise Records|id=W9827C}}

1. "Roam" (edit)
2. "Whammy Kiss" (live)
3. "Dance This Mess Around" (live)

UK 12-inch single{{cite AV media notes|title=Roam|others=The B-52's|year=1990|type=UK 12-inch single sleeve|publisher=Reprise Records|id=W9827T, 7599-21480-0}}

:A1. "Roam" (radio mix) – 4:13

:A2. "Roam" (12-inch remix) – 8:17

:B1. "Roam" (12-inch extended mix) – 5:25

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Credits are lifted from the Cosmic Thing album booklet.{{cite AV media notes |title=Cosmic Thing |title-link=Cosmic Thing |year=1989 |type=US CD album booklet |publisher=Reprise Records |id=W2 25854}}

Studios

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

Personnel

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• The B-52's – music
• Fred Schneider
• Cindy Wilson – vocals
• Kate Pierson – vocals
• Keith Strickland – guitar
• 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

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Roam|artist=B-52|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=1989|certyear=1990|access-date=June 16, 2018}}

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In 2023 the Bonvoy loyalty program for Marriott International released a series of ads featuring re-recorded and remixed versions of the song as part of their "Roam Around the World" campaign. The songs were produced by W Hotels Global music director Leah Chisholm (aka LP Giobbi) and featured vocals by Amelia Rae.{{cite press release |author= |title=Marriott Bonvoy Inspires Travelers to Discover the Unexpected as They Roam Around the World |url=https://news.marriott.com/news/2023/04/17/marriott-bonvoy-inspires-travelers-to-discover-the-unexpected-as-they-roam-around-the-world |location=Bethesda, MD |publisher= |agency= |date=2023-04-17 |access-date=2024-04-11}}{{cite web |title=Roam Around the World {{!}} Marriott Bonvoy |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS7g7HGkkTI |website=youtube.com |publisher=Marriott Bonvoy |language=en |format=video |date=Apr 17, 2023}} Cited information in the video's description{{cite web |title=A Conversation with W Hotels Global Music Director, LP Giobbi {{!}} Marriott Bonvoy |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2OApr3MHQ |website=youtube.com |publisher=Marriott Bonvoy |language=en |format=video |date=Jul 31, 2023}}Interview with LP Giobbi

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