This signed sheet music is for I Ran (So Far Away) by A Flock of Seagulls, autographed by lead vocalist and keyboardist Mike Score. Released in 1982 on the band’s self-titled debut album, I Ran (So Far Away) became an international hit and one of the defining songs of the new wave era. With its shimmering synthesizers, chiming guitar lines, and futuristic themes of alien abduction and escape, the track perfectly captured the early 1980s fascination with science fiction and technology. Boosted by heavy rotation on MTV, its iconic music video—with the band performing in a room covered in mirrors and aluminum foil—helped propel the single to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 in Australia. Today, the song is remembered not only as a synth-pop classic but also as one of the most recognizable tracks of the decade. Mike Score (born 1957), with his signature swooping hairstyle, became the face of A Flock of Seagulls and a symbol of 1980s style and sound. As the band’s founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter, Score helped define their atmospheric blend of new wave, post-punk, and synth-driven pop. Though A Flock of Seagulls had several hits including Space Age Love Song and Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You), it was I Ran that cemented their place in pop culture history. The band went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental in 1983 for DNA, further proving their musical innovation beyond their signature hit. Owning this signed sheet music for I Ran is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of 1980s pop culture, connecting directly to the MTV era and one of the songs that defined an entire generation. For fans of new wave, synth-pop collectors, and admirers of Mike Score’s lasting influence, this artifact embodies the futuristic energy and unforgettable sound of early 1980s music.

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