We finish up New Wave Month with a rare clip from my favorite new wave artist, Yaz (AKA - Yazoo). This is one of their most popular tunes, with an instantly recognizable, fast-moving synthesizer and Alison Moyet's powerful vocals. I hope you've enjoyed this month-long trip down new wave memory lane with me. Stay tuned as we return to our regular mix of today's best hits and great tunes of the distant and not so distant past. Peace!
British duo Go West scored big a few times in the 80's and 90's with songs on the more pop/dance side of new wave music, and this was their very first and one of their biggest singles ever. Check out We Close Our Eyes...
British rocker Billy Idol got his start in the late 70's with the punk band Generation X, but he really came into his own in the early 80's and beyond starting with this great tune. Oh yeah, it's a nice day, for a white wedding...
The last time I posted this song, it was in English, but oftentimes I think the original is better, even when it's not in English. Some of you may remember Falco, the Austrian recording artist who hit it big here in English (well, sort of!) with Rock Me Amadeus. Most of you will know this tune in English from British new wave band After the Fire, or even maybe even Laura Branigan's version of it called Deep In the Dark. Anyway, I've always loved the song, especially the cool guitarish track. In English or German, it's still a great tune. Enjoy Der Kommissar...
Here's a favorite for Easter Sunday by one of the most enduring bands to come out of the new wave era. Erasure, a duo consisting of singer/songwriter Andy Bell and keyboardist Vince Clarke, first broke onto the scene in 1985 with their debut set, Wonderland, and they've never looked back. With a string of hits in the late 80's and beyond, these two have been making beautiful music together for 30-plus years now. Here's one of my favorites, an anthemic and beautifully written song with catchy lyrics and an awesome melody. Check out A Little Respect and here's wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate...
Here's one of the earliest songs to be considered new wave and has become a classic of the genre. British recording artist Gary Numan released the song in August of 1979 and though he had a string of hits in the U.K., this was his only major U.S. hit. Check out Cars...
This catchy ditty was a huge hit for Adam and the Ants front-man Adam Ant, who had just left the band to begin a solo career which never quite reached this same pinnacle again. So click play below and relive an 80's new wave gem...
