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Jimmy McShane, aka Baltimora (May 23, 1957 - March 29, 1995) was a Northern Irish dancer, singer, and songwriter, best known for his 1985 hit "Tarzan Boy" that reached the top 40 in over fifteen countries. Despite being the focus of the group centered around him, his songs were mostly written and sung by Italian vocalist Maurizio Bassi, although controversy exists (as in many 'studio' based groups) over McShane's level of co-singing and co-songwriting. They're considered a key example of the "italo disco" sound. Baltimora first appeared during the summer of 1985, sweeping over Europe before finding release in the...