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Skateaway

Name: Skateaway
Description: "Skateaway" is a 1980 rock track by Dire Straits included on their album Making Movies. Released as a single in 1980, the song achieved moderate chart success, reaching number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 37 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1981. The accompanying music video, directed by

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"Skateaway" is a 1980 rock track by Dire Straits included on their album Making Movies. Released as a single in 1980, the song achieved moderate chart success, reaching number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 37 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1981. The accompanying music video, directed by Lester Bookbinder, gained popularity on MTV and featured musician Jayzik Azikiwe in the lead role.

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A female roller-skater navigating busy city streets while listening to music through headphones.

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