Modern English - I Melt With You (Valley Girl)

This was the most popular single from the British band, Modern English, released in 1982. The song was featured in the 1983 film Valley Girl. This was the film that made Nicolas Cage famous. It also starred Deborah Foreman, Michelle Meyrink, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye and Michael Bowen.
Modern English was formed in 1979 in Colchester, Essex, in 1979 by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals).
Modern English were originally known as The Lepers. The group expanded to "Modern English" when Richard Brown (drums) and Stephen Walker (keyboards)[3] were added to the lineup of the band.

[@shaggyofwv]

Am I the only one who laughs and cries at the same time thinking back on the great memories of growing up in the 80s? I miss those days.

[@maxmason6053]

Here we are 42 years later in 2024 and this song is living proof that it's absolutely timeless.

[@texasgina]

Amen! I’m thinking about my sister that passed away a year and a half ago. She was 5 1/2 years younger than me born in 1970 and she used to come over to my apartment and hang out with her friends and we would go cruising around Riverside California in my muscle car that had a Mopar engine we blasting this music 😢 we had such a blast. My sister died during heart surgery and I’m missing her tonight so I’ve been on a 80s new wave music binge tonight.

[@superameric8]

I married my high-school sweet heart. I dated her in 1984 because she reminded me of Julie. I'm 55 and we've been married 34 years and she's still just as beautiful and I wouldn't change a moment. What a ride! Thanks Martha Coolidge for a great movie.

[@kutzbill]

That is so fantastic. I was married to my Soul Mate for 29 years. In all that time we never had a serious fight. She'd ask me what I thought she should do, and go do what she wanted anyway. I'd have to laugh, as I just wanted her happy. She passed on 8/5/2022. If I may, I'd like to say this: Tomorrow is not promised. Do what you want while you can. I always thought there'd be more time after I retired. I had no clue that I'd retire early to become her caretaker. We made so many plans about what we were going to do when she got better, She lost her battle to her 3rd bout of cancer, having been sick for 8 years. I know I'm an old coot, but I just want to pass one what I had learned. Try to live your life by asking yourself "Is this going to bother me in 5 years?" If not, let it go. Make her the happiest bride in the World today. Smiles, An old man.

[@cheesesteak22]

Did you open up a health food store? 😁

[@oneeyeddog3045]

Awesome

[@alfredbuso7288]

Love This Song And Movie ❤

[@rickguerrero5960]

Hell yeah Congratulations!!!

[@RDASoccer]

The 80s were unbelievable and I wish I could go back……..👍🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@m1a1hm]

That makes two of us.

[@ssesf]

The only reason, I'd want to go back is to change things.

[@stephenwright4307]

I make Playlists with 80's MTV videos and insert original MTV bumps in between songs. When I watch I can kinda recapture the vibe. I was 18 in 1980. It was an awesome time.

[@Courtneysillygirl]

Hey you. We will always be the 80s club. That's what we grew up on. I don't ever give up on there songs. It's ours. Just keep listening to the 80s cuz I still do. My husband is 5 years older than me, he can only handle a little bit of the 80s but he respects my love for the 80s. Love, Courtney

[@Courtneysillygirl]

@@ssesf what would you change? I'm curious

[@smokeysdad8627]

I was 18 when this movie came out This song and movie brings me back to the 80s like no other. This song was perfect for this movie. I still crank it up when I hear it. The 80s was so much better. No phones no internet people actually talked to each other. We played outside. The 80s was like an amusement ride it went fast you didn’t think it would ever end you didn’t want it to end but it did and you had to get off and never getting on it again. Today I’m 60 with grey hair and I’m driving a dump truck and my dog doesn’t have long to live. I miss the innocence of the 1980s. Valley Girl to me was a classic

[@jeffreygranger4561]

Amen brother" I was 12/13 myself then and saw it probably on HBO tv in 1980 or 81 love all those 80's movies the brat pack classics too 🎉

[@TrippinCreatives]

I was born in 1980. These were the songs and movies of my sisters' time, so it was imprinted onto my memories as a child. Then in the late 90s and 00s there was a resurgence in popularity of 80s culture and it became part of my time too. Though 10 years apart in age with my sisters, I found the idea that we went to clubs listening and dancing to the same music quite cool. Like sharing a link to them. They were ambitious and I guess I looked up to them.

[@cheesesteak22]

A Million Mile Away is perfect on this soundtrack as well. LOVE this movie, great chemistry between Deborah and Nick, great soundtrack. Crush That Fly!

[@Sdragnasty]

Sorry about your dog... love the song but never saw the movie. And, ain't nothing wrong with a dump truck! 🤗

[@stringalongmike1953]

So sorry to hear about your dog. Remember that all dogs go to heaven. There is no doubt.

[@canesrock82]

Deborah Foreman was so cute in this movie. Had a huge crush...

[@paulvon2378]

yes

[@Noneofyourbiz123]

ditto

[@koolhandlukemakemyday8812]

Yes!! She melted me!

[@tonywoodyatt4510]

I’d never heard of her or seen the movie until this clip popped up but wow - as gorgeous now as she was then!

[@carmie9400]

So did Nic Cage - he admitted there was very little acting involved on his part…he wrote her poetry on set & to this day she still has one of them. They would’ve made the cutest couple…❤️

[@sicasni]

if I could go back in time, I'd go back into the 80's.

[@fredrickjones4574]

1983, if you never seen it you got too! Beautiful time to be alive! 80's

[@WeAreThe80s82]

It is quite the romantic film that always pulls my heart strings.

[@alexr4208]

I have a copy of it I bought a couple of years ago. I'll get around to watching it eventually. That's all I want to watch anymore, old stuff.

[@gregggoss2210]

​@alexr4208 , that's because there is nothing worth watching being made nowadays. The 70's and 80's were an amazing time for movies and music. This movie along with Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Last American Virgin, Porkey's, and Up In Smoke were must see films. What a great time we had.

[@stevepd1]

The 80s was the greatest decade. You could call it "the Greaties."

[@nicholasmaude6906]

Most of the music I like is from the 80s.

[@stevepd1]

@@nicholasmaude6906 Don't you mean the "Greaties?"

[@Valaryant.]

Preach

[@gordondavies7773]

You are obviously too young to remember the late 60s to the early 70s... from the Summer of Love to the disaster of punk

[@nicholasmaude6906]

@@gordondavies7773 I take it you're not a fan of Punk rock? I'm certainly not a fan of that music style either.

[@tyroneball269]

I think for most of us generation x folks this song holds a special place

[@craigholiday4826]

i miss the 80"s

[@TacShooter]

If Nick Cage had made no other movie than this one, it would have been enough. This movie was 80s MAGIC.

[@aquamarine99911]

Nah, he had to make Lord of War and Moonstruck. Those three would have been enough.

[@achillesiq491]

@@aquamarine99911 Leaving Las Vegas, Academy Award Actor in a Leading Role...co-starred Elizabeth Shu and yes it was a 90s movie.

[@carmie9400]

@@achillesiq491 He was amazing in that movie…such a talented actor…

[@yongkim777]

The 80's were a great time to be alive!

[@scottiewood1]

I know right

[@srellison561]

I had such a crush on Deborah Foreman back in the 80's.

[@tgchism]

We all did! She's still pretty stunning!

[@markd8508]

She was unbelievably hot in Real Genius.

[@srellison561]

@@markd8508 Yes she was!

[@koolhandlukemakemyday8812]

💯!!

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

Ikr❤

[@mikekannely2286]

American Society was far superior before the internet and smart phones. There was mystery and adventure and falling in love was way more random before dating apps. And so much more Magical. Loved this movie!

[@WeAreThe80s82]

I agree, Mike. The internet is just making us more withdrawn and it's harder to really connect with others and make true friendships. Thank you for your comment.

[@frances4797]

@@WeAreThe80s82 I agree! I call social media "anti-social media" because instead of bringing us closer together, it does the exact opposite, imho.

[@Songmandave1]

the early 80's were a magical time, you had to be a teenager to really appreciate it, the music, movies, malls, arcades, record stores,, totally tubular.

[@Potus-he4sl]

Music sucked

[@larryhall7998]

@@Potus-he4sl Thanks for Commenting, it saved me the time from writing the same thing

[@jamescalvin902]

You're right. Looking back, I realize that if I hadn't been so wracked with teen angst there was so much fun to be had. I find great beauty to those days in hindsight.

[@WadescapeNarrating]

fer sure

[@pje6882]

@@Potus-he4sl compared to ..............now? you joking or high or both. jealous LOL it was great and the music was❤‍🔥

[@mcalhad]

We can never go back, that's why you live for the moment and remember those times with fondness !

[@glennhfriedman4571]

absolutely right ..

[@Dicki793]

Nothing better than 80s movies

[@tiffanykarussos8411]

Hands down 80s were the best no technology face to face reality. Had to talk or send notes or mixed tapes lol

[@glennhfriedman4571]

Hands up

[@terrygracy8345]

Damn, I love 80s teen movies

[@Kingfisher1215]

This, Fast Times and Weird Science is a great movie playlist.

[@elmowill6522]

"Oh bitchin', it this in 3D?" "No, but your face is" 😎

[@mistressofthedark1476]

I was 15 when this movie came out and I watched it repeatedly. I was so perturbed because I couldn't ever find the soundtrack, but one day in Germany I was talking to a GI who was saying how much he loved this movie and I told him that I loved it too, and he asked me out and I went.

[@sharkozym]

My wife and I saw Modern English in the early 90’s in Austin Texas at The Back Yard. This was our song!

[@daveb4194]

The "back door"?

[@sharkozym]

@@daveb4194 no, the Back Yard at BeeCaves rd, 620 and 71

[@sharkozym]

@@daveb4194 I dint think they do any concerts there par er my as the Galleria was built out there and so everything has built around it where back in the day that was out there by itself.

[@WA_S_S_AW]

Man, how much this State has changed since the days of Ann Richards.

[@royfrench-qz8zo]

saw them at an art fair in florida a few years back. they kicked the fuck outta that place. mad props ME

[@marchansen3915]

its hard to believe that this is what california was but will never be again

[@mariabernal2891]

😂😂😂😂

[@sarasays...850]

Sad isn’t it 😢

[@Samuel-yf6ji]

Getting rid of Newsome would be a great start! 😊

[@frances4797]

That part 😢😞

[@williewasahippie]

Graduated from HS in '85. My favorite song from the movie was "Love my way" by The Psychedelic Furs. I got to see them play in person in the mid '90s at a small club called "One Step Beyond" in Santa Clara, CA.

[@WeAreThe80s82]

Oh yes.... another great track from this film! How lucky to see them perform!

[@cdub4693]

The Furs are still playing and they are still great.

[@lovetai9401]

I'm from the Bay Area, I remember One step beyond! lol Loved SF clubs better...

[@sylviarippey6488]

Today is the 41 year anniversary of the film. 😭 I was 13 the first time I saw it. Tonight at the age of 53, I watched it with my 23 year old son. Where does the time go?!?! ❤

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Ya but we’ve had a great run so far.

[@albertadkins1050]

Late 70's & 80's was the best times!!!

[@tararoden6335]

One of my absolute favorite movies. Graduated in 1986. Wish I could go back for just awhile

[@toom8rs15]

ABSOLUTELY Just a while ❤

[@droberts1664]

Deborah was so beautiful.

[@jimnielsen8030]

IS so beautiful. deborah is so beautiful.

[@VersinKettorix]

This movie can take people back to some very specific feelings and memories. High-schoolers of the 80's know all about it. 😉

[@JB-tr6nu]

The 80's where a magical time for movies and music ..soundtracks of our lives ❤🎶

[@iamjustsaying4787]

I spent so much of my youth dancing to this song. Years well spent.

[@bevnelson5785]

Yessss 😂🙂😎✌️

[@The2ndFirst]

What a perfect 80s song and 80s movie.

[@dps6198]

Make America 80s Again!

[@MrSakamotothecat]

I lived the 70s, the 80s and 90s were the best time of my life, I was in high school when I heard this song back in the 90s, brought me joy, and had a crush on a girl with short blond hair, blue eyes and a crazy crazy attitude. It took me a whole year to get to know her, she was rough but awesome, and when I was about to confess my love, she disappeared, and never saw her again. This song and that girl from the valley brings me back those memories… it was awesome to live the 80s and 90s.

[@WeAreThe80s82]

Did she always have a crazy attitude or did she only act that way when you were around? It's possible she acted that way because of her feelings for you.

[@awesmdiver]

Just going to say, one the best movies ever. Nothing beats the 80's for movies and music, nothing.

[@thebronzetoo]

The 80's were the greatest decade!

[@user-bi1hm5pk3b]

I was 18 also. The 80s was a time of great music and dancing. The fashion will never be matched

[@grantfraser5430]

This was one of the most underrated songs of all time, should have been a bigger hit. I thought the movie was not bad but nothing special as I recall but I've never forgot this song.

[@kenc9236]

The 80's were truly magical and I think we knew it.

[@barkermjb]

Remember this movie when it came out. Nicholas Cage sure has come a long way from those days. Great memories

[@CoolCarProducts]

Valley Girl...Great Movie

[@danmilosevich]

Totally. Like fer sure.

[@user-to2de3sp3m]

Saw it in 1982, and it was a GREAT movie for teenagers at that time. Relatable and with the music we wanted.

[@NunyaBizznaz]

How does this not have more views? A classic song perfectly blended with a great movie.

[@Prayz4u]

Was 14 when this came out. All time fave movie! So thankful I grew up in the 80’s, now my 4 grown children all listen to 80’s music! Have to pass traditions on🩷

[@lesrankin1767]

Hello from Australia, where the only way any of us heard this song was via the movie. Why it wasn't thrashed relentlessly on local FM radio is an enduring mystery. I can't think of another song that more completely exemplifies the 80's.

[@carmie9400]

Hi from Australia too! 😁🇦🇺

[@lisamolinar]

Let me just say that this soundtrack to this day is still one of my favorite soundtracks ever. I was so pumped on this movie that I went out & bought the C. D. Cause you could do that back in the 80s, but not like to. Day, I love the fact that you put songs in the movie clips. This by far is genius. I know it's nothing new but I love it and it just takes me back to them. D*** good days. Lord, if you were born in the '60s and were able to chill in the '70s and '80s. You are gonna be so happy when you lay it down for the last time, u Will.realize you were living your best life in the 70s. 80s and 90s, God loves you. And so do I😎🫡🫡🫡

[@chipsterb4946]

Among my favorite soundtracks of all time and I’m pretty sure the CD is around here somewhere. I certainly had an iTunes playlist before Apple boogered that up so much.

[@mikeelek9713]

Lisa - you got that right. We were living our best lives in those decades!

[@francoisewhite2541]

We didn't know how good we had it. Nick Cage was at his best in this movie

[@user-ne1iw7xo9s]

Damn right and well said. 😄

[@lisamolinar]

@@user-ne1iw7xo9s Thank you so much.I appreciate the love.I sincerely mean what I say when I say God, I've lived a good life and didn't even know I wasn't a time back then.Huh?Thank you god bless you

[@CarolShook-yg9nn]

I never get tired of watching Valley girl its so its just a cute movie from days gone by the 80s

[@operator41001]

Wonderful time’s never be forgotten if you were 18

[@carmie9400]

Oh my gosh - Nic Cage @ his cutest - the chemistry he has with Deborah Foreman is unreal! And that first kiss…😘 I could watch it a million times & not get enough…🥰

[@guitarfool3881]

I'm no N Cage fan , But this was his best !!! By FAR !!!

[@surlypiratewench1969]

I saw this in the theater (Jfc🙄) had a huge crush on Nick Cage and said things like “gag me with a spoon”😂😂😂😂 The 80’s were fun

[@cdub4693]

Modern English and The Plimsouls were amazing on that soundtrack.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Happy / Uplifting song!! What’s not to love, eh? 💐❤🎉

[@GeoffSkelton-mt1gv]

Wow, I’m 55 and turned 15 in ‘83 and I’ve never seen this film! I thought that I’d seen pretty much all the great ‘80s movies. I’ll have to get a copy. If I could have a do-over in my life it would absolutely be the ‘80s! I was privileged to have experienced it but I’d do it better a second time around!

[@paulwartenberg8479]

saw this as a teen, loved the soundtrack, loved the script, loved the actors.

[@DenMore1]

80's guy here. Missed this one. But like it still. Wish we knew then that this was the time of times

[@kerkbrown388]

Great movie with an even better soundtrack.

[@Courtneysillygirl]

My favorite movie to this day. I watch it when I'm alone. I just love it.

[@dextersaintguac]

Watch it with a date & give each other foot rubs 🤗

[@Courtneysillygirl]

@@dextersaintguac I watch it alone cuz no man would want to watch that girly movie.

[@Courtneysillygirl]

@@dextersaintguac ooh yuck. Please stop oooh!!

[@longrifle.]

We were all so young young back then......

[@vickiefinney6073]

I was a teenager in the 80's , so thankful for being young then. This movie rocks 🎸

[@fredrickjones4574]

THE MOVIE, THE DECADE, ONE WORD! WOW!!!

[@edelweiss-nh8si]

Nicholas Cage was beyond gorgeous in this movie. Wow!!

[@carmie9400]

He certainly was - the most beautiful eyes! 🥰

[@ronalcaraz759]

I feel sooooo old! I was in college when this came out. This brings me back to the 80's.

[@stevensmith-rb9if]

NICK HIT THAT

[@chriscox3709]

This was the first movie I saw Nick Cage in at around 9 or 10. I stayed up after my father was asleep and watched it on Showtime. I remember really liking it and was not surprised at all to see Nick Cage become the superstar he has. I love this song. It's like totally cool.

[@jplum7708]

2024 and i just tossed my original Modern English cassette tape last year. My old cassette player died and i figured I wouldn't be able to get another one. I should have donated it to a museum😂.

[@cheesesteak22]

I still have Loverboy's album with Working For the Weekend on it in my car 😆

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

@@cheesesteak22❤❤

[@oneeyeddog3045]

😂😂😂

[@oneeyeddog3045]

@@cheesesteak22 excellent vinyl. The memories really come flooding back with that one.

[@danmilosevich]

@@cheesesteak22 everybody's working for the weekend!!!

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

I began dating a girl in April 1982 in my little home town.. it’s 2024 ,, we have been married now for 35 years, 2 children and 5 grandchildren later and I would still stop the world for her ❤

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love this movie Valley Girl,it was Nicholas Cage 1st movie debut and this song 🎵 ❤️ is awesome 🎉🎉

[@PlateletRichGel]

They were really in love here

[@WeAreThe80s82]

Yes, they really were. Thanks for commenting.

[@projectlovecoalition]

Wow!! The 80's in all its splendor???

[@davidantill2029]

Great movie great sound track I was in love with Deborah Foreman

[@lear1980]

Love Deborah Foreman. That girl could flirt like no one else.

[@walterfechter8080]

"Valley Girl" was the "American Graffiti" of the 1980s - a great and funny coming-of-age film with a knock-out soundtrack. Love for Modern English and this tune. Don't forget "A Million Miles Away" (The Plimsouls).

[@DaveKennedy-wk6rl]

Great movie and soundtrack!!!

[@davidantill2029]

A great movie and a great sound track

[@MrDvsuton]

Best movie soundtrack EVAH!

[@tomg5304]

About to say the same!

[@johnfleshman711]

Imagine the year is 1984 and you are dancing in another amazing San Diego disco, with the love of your life, and listening to this epic song brewing in the smoke filled air during the some of the best times of one's life? I do, in 1984, I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ca. and San Diego was one of our many playful, stomping grounds.💯☯🛹🤙

[@BillBrinkman-en1zp]

I was at Ft. Sill, OK at that time. You were at a much duty station, but I only served 2 years. Great time to be young!

[@robasiansensation3118]

I watched this movie no less than 200 times back in the day. I was totally in love with Nicholas. Totally.

[@carmie9400]

Yes - like totally! ❤

[@user-vn9hj6xh9s]

I loved this movie and fell in love with Nicholas Cage❤️

[@djbail1]

In the immortal words of Meat Loaf, a wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age. Hang onto those memories and get yourself a new puppy.

[@kingporter67]

I did watched Valley Girl and it was just a fabulous movie!!

[@sunshinedaydream70]

Wanted to move to the Valley,but i was from Jersey. Guess what? Dreams come true. Now im in SoCal, in the valley

[@user-hh3vm3nr2q]

I love Modern English awesome band...😊😊❤❤

[@josemedeiros007]

Great song, I'll have to re-watch Valley Girl again, it's been a few decades since I first watched it.

[@ComPrt3]

"When they attack the car, save the radio." 😊

[@djavidianmx1832]

I've used that line for years...no one gets it😂😂

[@danmilosevich]

It's like "leave the gun, take the cannoli".

[@drod826]

She had such a great smile. Big crush.

[@stephenroberts8150]

Deborah was just a cutie, great film

[@THE-HammerMan]

As I recall there were a lot of better movies to see, so none of my friends nor I were very anxious to see Valley Girl. This song at dance clubs was enough for us!

[@georgeduquette8832]

Loved the 80s so many memories!!

[@nrnoble]

Great song, and one of my favorite movies. At the time, nobody had heard of Nick Cage. His best role! If you like the song, watch the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High".

[@kevinh7367]

He was in Fast Times also. Very small role.

[@texas2cv]

Classic v Cult Classic. One of the memorable. California before ... well ... kalifurnya. Tremendous soundtrack and incredible storyline. One my all time faves.

[@wildman318]

Deborah Foreman is definitely hot in this movie

[@veerchasm1]

The end was such a beautiful nod to the Graduate

[@spartanminds]

Best song from the 80s! 2024 and still rockin'

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

I always thought Deborah Foreman should have had more career success than what occurred.

[@robertwaid3579]

OH the Memories this beings back. I guess it was 83-84 that this 80s Great was released. I had Graduated in 77, so I was 25 or 26 in My Girl chasing Hay day's. Plus I was still footloose playing Softball ⚾🥎 all of the Time with the Dude's & reeving it up with My Car or Truck 🛻🏎️on a reg. Weekend basis hanging Out. 🎉🎉 Sudsing it Up 🤳🤳🤳🤳& Brewing it. Work was a very steady Seven days a week gig in the Oil & Gas industry, with My Dad's ventures keeping Me away most of the Time, so My free time was Cutting ✂️✂️ loose & Partying, hanging Out whenever and practically about anywhere We could, in those fast moving Day's. Then like a Tornado 🌪️🌪️ had passed through?? It was Two years later & the Family joined business Gig? Was a thing that had gone to Hell in the 🚽🚽 or preferable Shitter? But Life has too Carry On. So the Eighties we're Fast Furious and most of All Fun. But when You were a 70's working Stiff or Red Neck Oilfield Stiff? Thing's weren't always so Footloose & just Partying 🎉🎉 all the Time. Thinking back now it was most likely my destiny from the start? So I was living it the way I was meant too I'm now reminiscing & dwelling on it. So as they use too Say? IT'S a case of Come See Come Saw or The Past is Water 💦💦 under The gdf. Bridge Now???? Thank You so much for Sharing These Great Memories. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🥎⚾🤳🤳🤔🤔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🛻🏎️🛻❤️🤍💙 🎉🎉.

[@shannonstevens2476]

Tommy was such a tool... Lol Loved this movie and this song. Great shit 😏😏😏

[@jerrodjohn2274]

MY GOODNESS! that was long long time ago. I remember we looked just like them. They look like little babies now/

[@texasgina]

Facts. I miss the 70’s and 80’s

[@alfx5432]

Just a fantastic song.