FIRST TIME HEARING Howard Jones - What Is Love REACTION

FIRST TIME HEARING Howard Jones - What Is Love REACTION
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[@StasiA70]

"Things Can Only Get Better" and "No One Is To Blame" are great choices from Howard Jones too!

[@cherylhurst7093]

Oh I forgot about Things Can Only Get Better - one of my favs too.

[@davidmhewett44]

No one is to blame is one of my favorite songs from the 80s.

[@StasiA70]

@davidmhewett44 I love it too. Reminds me of my friend who died a long time ago. She loved that song. ❤️

[@meliplay]

I was gonna say noone is to blame

[@JandiCandy]

Yesss no one is to blame is my fave

[@foreveralone11w]

“No one is to blame” is a Howard Jones MUST! ❤ (Totally different than this one)

[@Sportsref13]

must not forget .. "Like to Get to Know You Well" ... great toe tapper, and put to good use in the 80's movie Better Off Dead.. with that stunning 70's Camaro Super Sport

[@reallymysterious4520]

YES !!!

[@alhollywood6486]

Sorry your mom blew up, Ricky...

[@statnerd9263]

Yes!

[@pfcampos7041]

Oh Yes, My favorite!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Things Can Only Get Better", "Like to Get to Know You Well","Life In One Day", "New Song" and "No One Is To Blame"!!!! He's an 80s singer/songwriter/synth Pioneer!!

[@kcstewart671]

YES !!! DO THESE !!!

[@W4TB]

I agree with everything in this comment

[@rsccostarica]

Things can only get better, Is the best.

[@theresatrapp4532]

Yep....all those songs mentioned. He had quite a string of hits. But I would say this probably wasn't the best pick to reel you in. Definitely next one should be "Things Can Only Get Better"...that will make you want to hear more.

[@BlackVultureX]

Yep, this wasn’t the best song to start with. Now it’ll be a year before they do another song from him lol.

[@wheeltrish]

As a matter of fact, Howard Jones definitely figured out what love is. He and his wife, Jan, have been married for more than 40 years. ❤

[@paulgarcia1566]

Good for HoJo, and his wife. Always a fave!

[@Lee_yourboylee]

This needs to be read in the voice of Alan Partridge!

[@liamthompson9090]

I guess anybody does love anybody, anyway.

[@jackie_jrml]

Things Can Only Get Better and No One Ever Is To Blame are excellent songs. I’m actually surprised this song was the first choice but glad you enjoyed and hope you check out the other two songs!!

[@gershman23]

Actually not that surprising, In most other countries, including his native UK, this was his most famous song, followed by "Like to Get to Know You Well".

[@HG-cv4ru]

Exactly the songs i would recommend. Much better than "What is Love". Also i would recommend "Like to Get to Know You Well".

[@proudmoon3]

Agreed! Both better songs they should check out.

[@gailbrown4205]

Agree

[@ArturioEmerys]

Both of these are better songs and bigger hits for him in the US. And there is another song called "What is Love" by Haddaway that is a much more well known song, more of a disco thing.

[@seasurfer10]

Being a kid of the 70s, teen of the 80s and 20s in the 90s… I feel truly blessed. Such great music to grow up with! New Wave and Punk in the 80s clubs was something to experience for sure. Good times!

[@michelleheacock6326]

We must be around the same age. It was an AMAZING time to grow up and I'd kill to go back and do it again. Lol. My parents liked 50s/60s doo-wop - early70s lite rock/country, my sister was Bob Seger, etc and brother was Led Zepplin, etc. I was the new wave/punk music girl. I grew up listening to, appreciating, and loving it all, and raised my girls on it all as well. As much as I like seeing the reactors discovering our music, their experience can never compare to ours. The excitement of a song coming on the radio for the first time, or the brand new music videos, or running out to buy the album or cassette, playing them over and over learning every word. We were truly very lucky.

[@seasurfer10]

@@michelleheacock6326 you are so right. Back in the day when you bought an album you listened to every song. I never kept a journal when I was young but I can listen to a song or an album and it can take me right back to that place in time and I can remember where I was and what I going through in that particular time. Good or bad it was great and so diverse. Depending on your mood you could be listening to punk one day and soft rock or pop the next.

[@joskokrstulovic1258]

Me same!

[@samuelepipoli]

i was born in 2004, i wish i was born in 70s too 😭

[@JimButler1234567890]

Absolutely. I had the same experience and I couldn't be more grateful.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

Finally! Howard Jones is a musical genius. You will love No one Is To Blame! That should be your next from him.

[@jay-bt2lu]

the sounds you get from 'no one is to blame' is just amazing....its the 80s version of alanis morsettes 'ironic'

[@nickhaswell6011]

So many great songs of his but what is love and yes the lyrically brilliant masterpiece no one is to blame New song to hear his full flow of keyboard sounds along with others showing of keyboard sounds in full flow

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yes finally and this not a very good start this song has much more weight to it and sounds thin and soft and giving it no lift Plus should have done extended version which not only awesome youtube extended that jamal does reaction to the audio is miles better in quality with much more weight how it should be

[@nickhaswell6011]

HIDE AND SEEK is a must

[@Jabberwok28]

Howard Jones was one of those individuals like Thomas Dolby who really knew how to make synthetic music really soulful. Loved his work.

[@glamourisbest]

Great description. So true.

[@keithroberts4952]

A true synth playing trailblazer who is still blazing trails even now! Howard Jones, legend!!

[@surlechapeau]

also a master of musical hooks, so catchy!!

[@ruthlef]

YES!

[@fuzzydan4544]

The New Wave era was really so much fun. The Brits 🇬🇧 brought a lot of great music to the states then. 💞

[@talon8537]

Some other great Howard Jones songs are : Life In One Day Things Can Only Get Better No One Is To Blame

[@maha77]

Lets not forget *New Song*

[@txheadshots]

Omg, yes. Life in One Day and New Song… Gods, I love HoJo

[@kelqueen9998]

LIfe in One Day is the song I always forget about! Love that one!

[@talon8537]

I remember the song from today. However by the time Life In One Day was released as a single I had already moved on in my keyboard skills (10yrs piano) and let me just say that song has always been a challenge for me to play. Gotta love musicians that write complex material .LoL

[@ws3764]

Glad you enjoyed this. This man is really talented, so I'm glad you were able to recognize it. Great reaction.👍

[@kevinm1601]

Howard Jones "Dream Into Action", "No One is to Blame", etc. You guys have to do a deep dive into his works. He was one of the first 80's one-man bands. He was a synth innovator and used technology to set up his musical sound. Along with being the vocalist, he played keyboards, drums, piano, and others.

[@DerekDominoes]

It would be cool if they could react to one of his live performances. He always put on good live shows.

[@keithcarper8809]

When i think Howard Jones, I think 'No One is to Blame.' ☮🧡🎶

[@ruthlef]

My absolute FAVORITE artist from when I was a teen. Went to every concert summer after summer. I crushed on HoJo big time. Met him a couple times when he did PeTA shows in DC. Messed up my vocal chords screaming at one of the shows: I LOVE YOU HOWARD! And he replied "I love you too" Hide and Seek Life In One Day Things Can Only Get Better New Song Everlasting Love Is There A Difference He's really the king of synth pop. One of the pioneers of multiple keyboards and he's a wonderful pianist. ❤️ No One Is To Blame

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yes good song list and the not so well known but fantastic, Is there a difference

[@IanHodgetts]

My all-time favourite song from anyone EVER is "Hide and Seek". Not one I would suggest to someone as an initial listen but absolutely one of his best. The 12-inch "Extended" version is the ultimate!

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

There's a big special place in my 80s heart for Howard Jones!!

[@floridaboy6051]

Another big vote for No One is to Blame. One of the best songs from the 80's and it still holds up well.

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of my favorite artist of the 80's. I had the privilege of seeing him perform in concert!!! Excellent performance!!!

[@dalee72]

Where was the concert?

[@wheeltrish]

I’ve seen him several times, and after 40 years, I finally got to meet him in 2022. He and his wife seem to be very nice people.

[@wolfe6220]

Me too! Geez, I'm old! Lol!!

[@beatrice2236]

I am soooooo jealous

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

His was one of the weirdest concerts I have ever attended - not the gig itself, but the venue: a circus tent on the top of Calton Hill in Edinburgh, after the Jim Rose Circus (which if you don't know it, is basically a Freak Show).

[@paulcwalina7910]

He had a nice run in the mid-80's. His two biggest (I believe) were 'Things Can Only Get Better' and 'No One Is to Blame.'

[@timoteo950]

Suggestions for Howard Jones: "Things Can Only Get Better," "No One Is To Blame," " Everlasting Love, "New Song."

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

Everlasting Love 1989 by HOWARD JONES is yet another super mega hit song with some amazing beautiful sounds that from the moment it starts right away it catches the ear by surprise with it's creativity

[@EchoesDaBear]

Howard Jones is a rabbit hole well worth going down! Absolute constant in the 80's, and is still making amazing music now! Future considerations: New Song, Hide & Seek, Everlasting Love (absolute MUST!), The Human Touch (from 2015), Hero In Your Eyes (from 2019), No One To Blame, Things Can Only Get Better, Life In One Day. The guy is a synth MASTER!

[@misterdoe]

My first time hearing this. His song "Things Can Only Get Better" is funky, with plenty of horns and piano. You'll like it.

[@trjbrew]

"No one is to blame," and "Things can only get better" would be great to follow up with. From the same era Naked Eyes with "When the lights go out" is worth a listen.

[@nickhaswell6011]

And like to get to know you well and pearl in the shell

[@KatherineGanzel]

I have to say, I've been watching this channel since almost the beginning and my most favorite videos have been the 80's ones because that was my time, 16 to 26 years old. My favorite was New Wave but I also listened to club, rap, hip hop, punk, and a bunch of other genres. I never really realized how diverse the music was until I watched your channel and you pointing out how wide-ranging the music was. So I wanted to THANK YOU for opening my eyes to how great the music I grew up with really was. Keep rocking! This was a favorite song too. 😊

[@Julieroo28]

I listened to this a million times when I was in high school. Still love it!!

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yep my favourite incredible song listened to it millions of times and what a howard jones song to start with his biggest hit in his own country And a lot of his superb hits to come

[@nickhaswell6011]

He crafted new sounds out of keyboards that where unique at the time and still are today The keyboard wizard

[@useyourillusion6996]

Things Can Only Get Better. Oh oh ohhhh oh oh ohhhh

[@elainebeioley4636]

Just love Howard Jones

[@jeffcappelletti1986]

Howard Jones programed and played all the synthesizers and drum machines. The bass is a synthesizer. Howard Jones is still active and released a new album in 2022. Howard Jones is on tour.

[@annahanguiano8931]

So glad you guys discovered Howard Jones.. so many great songs he had in the 80's

[@ChandraLeigh]

This was always one of my faves in the 80s….. such a vibe to sing to in the car. Love Howard Jones..💛🦋✌🏼

[@chriswiedeman2956]

This guy was HUGE on MTV back in the day.

[@RITWINS]

This is one of the greatest songs of all time. Howard Jones was brilliant.

[@GroovyDJ]

I remembered it was either the "83 or "84 Grammy where he, Thomas Dolby and Stevie Wonder perform together. Incredible talent all on one stage together.

[@alexweiss388]

Howard's music always hits me in the feels. I can't explain it. He's got this emotional way of expressing himself. Musically and vocally. Very talented man.

[@b.slocumb7763]

Hojo made me want ALL the synthesizers and drum machines. Now you guys have to watch the movie Better Off Dead with John Cusack for 80s experiences. PS, Hojo is fab on a boombox!

[@daleperkins4901]

I can't believer that nobody below mentioned "Everlasting Love". That was the song that first turned me on to the magic of Howard Jones.

[@e745052]

Yes! My favorite Howard Jones song and one of my all-time favorite songs period.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Everlasting love hell yeah brilliant song and the prisoner

[@robertg7396]

My fav from him is "Things can only get better" 😃

[@nickhaswell6011]

So many greats from him its difficult to choose Things can only get better Like to get to know you well New song Pearl in the shell No one is to blame Look mama Life in one day

[@nickhaswell6011]

Hide and seek

[@jennifermorris6848]

Yes! I have been asking for HoJo for awhile. Also please listen to No One Is To Blame. Really meaningful lyrics.

[@FFF666GP]

‘New song’ (1983) was his debut hit, ‘What is love’ (1983) was a follow up and ‘Like to get to know you well’ was released in 1984. All 3 songs epitomise the new wave-crossover-with-synthpop sound. Classic 80’s

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yep, along with other hits

[@MGrayl-ib5fo]

The 80s certainly was the most musically-diverse decade in popular music!

[@richardrader6427]

Howard Jones- "Noone is to blame"

[@sidixon-wright]

This was Howard's biggest hit single here in his home country of the UK reaching number 2 in early 1984. This was his second single following 'New Song'. His debut album 'Humans Lib' reached number 1 in the UK. Standout non single tracks from his first 3 albums for me are 'Equality' 'Specialty' 'Will you still be there?' 'Things can only get better' is a must! 80's icon and such a talented artist, please react to more HOJO!!

[@IanHodgetts]

So glad you got around to listening to HoJo. This was from his first album when he was effectively a "one-man band" on stage; just him and a load of synths (plus an occasional visit from mime artist Jed Hoile). He later expanded to a full band set-up. I strongly suggest you check out "Things Can Only Get Better" from his second album. It features some REAL horns and I'm sure you'll love the vibe! He's still recording and touring to this day.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Totally agree

[@raym1477]

Howard's first two albums are synth pop classics. "Like To Get To Know You Well" SLAPS

[@joesmith8725]

Howard Jones! He was new wave/synth pop genius. He's from the UK. Even had the new wave/punk hair style. lol. He had many hit songs/videos during the '80s and early '90s. Many upbeat songs from him. Played at dance clubs and skating rinks. He reminded me of ABC, Thompson Twins, The Human League, Kajagoogoo, Book of Love, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fear, etc. Check out his other hit videos/songs from him like " Things Can Only Get Better", "New Song", "Everlasting Love", "Lift Me Up", etc.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

For solo artists, Nik Kershaw is another UK name that ruled 80s' synth pop.

[@IanHodgetts]

I recently saw Howard performing as a three-piece with Nick Beggs (of Kajagoogoo) on bass/Chapman-stick and Robin Boult on acoustic guitar. I love the way Howard's songs stand-up in these stripped-back formats.

[@mozzetti1]

Love Howard Jones. Things Can Only Get Better is my favorite song by him. It always makes me happy. No One is to Blame is also good. 🎶❤🎶

[@jennifermorris6848]

And the super fun Things Can Only Get Better.

[@trex19681]

He's an incredible talent and a really nice person when he meets his fans. His music is a time machine for my wife and myself.

[@ToeTag1968]

Thanks for getting around to HoJo! Some of his other hits were/are "Things Can Only Get Better," (I think you'd probably like that one the best) "Like To Get To Know You Well," and "No One Is To Blame." If you like quirky voices, upbeat 80's tunes, and outrageous 80's styles, you should really check out the group Dead or Alive and their hit song "You Spin Me Round" (the official video). That'll put a smile on your face. lol. I also notice you haven't checked out Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Their song "Relax" played in dance clubs all the time. It might be a little too spicy for the channel, I don't know. hahaha. I know you're good Christian folks.

[@angelataylor2049]

I saw him live twice in the 80’s in England. He has so many great songs. This time was amazing for the amount of fantastic bands in the UK…..will never be this good in my opinion again. ❤️

[@johncook2765]

No One Is To Blame is probably my favorite from him. It's truly an 80s classic.

[@lisemzarate4029]

Awee, I love Howard, such a sweet and wholesome vibe, love his voice

[@gunnarjinx]

The genius of a ONE MAN BAND ...

[@nickprince8611]

MY CHILDHOOD !!!!! Saw him life ... brilliant musician ,,,

[@HassanGay]

Hey Jay & Amber, you guys should check out "No One Is To Blame" by Howard Jones. Another one of his great songs.

[@LMmccallL57]

If you guys want him to show out on the keyboard, listen to "Things Can Only Get Better" (there's at least one extended version that I like) Two more of his songs... "No One Is to Blame" "Everlasting Love"

[@oscaryee9493]

Howard Jones is one of my favorite artist from the 80s. The first song I heard from him was "New Song"... Many hits have been mentioned like "No One is to Blame", "Things Can Only Get Better"... I'll add "You Know I Love You... Don't You?" and "Life in One Day"...

[@jasonshekelton7198]

You mentioned Australia's Midnight Oil while commenting on this song . Next Thursday ,January 26, is Australia Day would be great if you could react to some legendary Australian groups on Thursday and female artists on Female Friday you haven't been introduced to yet . Bands Divinyls - 'Boys In Town ' Johnny Diesel and The Injectors - ' Don't Need Love' The Machinations - 'No Say In It '. Female Friday The Chantoozies - 'Wanna Be Up' ( all female group featuring Olivia Newton-John's blonde niece Tottie Goldsmith ) Girl Overboard - 'Can't Believe' Lisa Edwards - 'Cry' Howard Jones has a great song,' Like To Get To Know You Well ' worth checking out . Thanks for a great channel - always check it out daily from Down Under.

[@timmcgrath9708]

Yep. I reckon they’d love I Am Australian too

[@christianm7220]

Howard Jones was quite the breath of fresh air when he hit the scene.

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

He is one of several great artists from the killer soundtrack of the 80s comedy, Better Off Dead.

[@r.p.3490]

Howard Jones did some great songs and I really loved his Dream Into Action album which was released in 1985. "Life In One Day" is one of four top 20 hits on it and it's really upbeat. I think y'all would like it.

[@eriqglyptis8816]

Howard Jones was the first concert I ever went to.

[@chernobyl68]

Howard Jones was HUGE in the 80s and early 90s, many many hits. You can easily dive down the rabbit hole and have a great time doing it. New Song, Lift Me Up, Life in one Day, Everlasting Love, No one is to blame...so many others.

[@julianortiz4151]

The album this song comes from, Human’s Lib, is excellent all the way through. You could pick any song and you’ll love it. Howard’s big album in the U.S. was the album just after this called Dream Into Action. It’s also very good. This is peak New Wave.

[@laurakali6522]

Oh yay! He’s such a cool man. Just saw him a few months ago again, with the guitarist from Kajagoogoo. Howard is a big Stranger Things fan. One of his songs is featured in season three. He also talked about season 4 during the concert. Just a cool down to earth artist.

[@dalee72]

Where did you see him?

[@laurakali6522]

@@dalee72 Norwalk Connecticut.

[@dalee72]

@@laurakali6522 Was he good live?

[@laurakali6522]

@@dalee72 he was great. I’ve seen him solo acoustic as well. But the show with a full band was really good. Felt like an 80’s dance party.

[@dalee72]

@@laurakali6522 That sounds great. I wonder if he still performs live.

[@Deborahtunes]

I believe I still own this on a 45 single. I love the extended version of this tune even more...

[@nickhaswell6011]

Extended version is a masterpiece

[@cring768]

Howard Jones (HoJo we used to call him-ha) is a wiz at the synth!! He does have that European 80's sound but his songs have great lyrics..they make you really think! "No One Is To Blame" Is a MUST!! Others are "Everlasting Love" ..."Things Can Only Get Better" and "New Song"

[@aks4204]

This is a great song. Love Howard Jones!!

[@helindove2237]

Howard Jones played at Live Aid 1985. He canceled a few concerts in the US and flew to London. Leaving his bandmates and his usual equipment behind, he sang and played the piano (no synths) on his own.

[@IanHodgetts]

He was also meant to do a 2nd song (I think it was "Life in One Day") with his backing singers (Afrodiziak) but the whole show was over-running and they had to drop this 😞

[@dianem8544]

I used to joke that, "when I was your age, we didn't have My Chemical Romance to lift us up, comfort us, and inspire us. We had Howard Jones and we liked it!" Lots of his songs sound like a trusted adult telling you that everything's going to be okay. Something that you didn't know you needed to hear until you heard it.

[@stephenulmer3781]

"New Song" and "Life in One Day" are my favs by HoJo(as they used to call him back in the 80s) ☺😁

[@kingsdrummer]

1st time commenting! I love your channel and watching your reactions. Howard Jones is one of my favorite 80's artists. His songs are always so positive, hopeful, and uplifting. Things Can Only Get Better, No One Is To Blame, and Life In One Day are some of his best songs!

[@maureenwagg5305]

Truly one of the best from the decade. I still have my vinyl and I love his voice. There are no bad songs. Dance floor in the clubs would be full to capacity when this song was played.

[@hellokimmy68]

My favorite by him is "New Song!" I think you'd like it a lot. Some really great synth playing and awesome 80s energy and sound. He was such a trailblazer in 80s synthpop.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Agreeeeed

[@TheNotedHero]

Classic 80s! The (verses) lyrics to this are actually pretty deep: I love you whether or not you love me I love you even if you think that I don't Sometimes I find you doubt my love for you But I don't mind Why should I mind? Why should I mind? Can anybody love anyone so much that they will never fear? Never worry, never be sad? The answer is they cannot love this much, nobody can This is why I don't mind you doubting And maybe love is letting people be just what they want to be The door always must be left unlocked To love when circumstance may lead someone away from you And not to spend the time just doubting

[@brittonstegner2610]

You guys should react to his song "No One Is To Blame" next. That song has Phil Collins singing backup vocals and playing drums on the song.

[@artmorris8899]

Love HoJo and saw him in concert when I was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB, NY in '87. Amber, I think what you're referring to is how the '80s was a musical Renaissance. Digital instruments like synthesizers with hundreds of instrument voices, digital sampling and multi-track recording to layer, digital media like CDs, and MTV changed music like never before. Everything was experimental and fresh. The '80s were also called the 2nd British Invasion because of all the new groups from Great Britain coming over on tour and appearing on MTV. It was an AWESOME time to be a teenager.

[@alpha1481]

The 12 inch album has extended tracks of his best. The extended of this is brilliant

[@NoCanDu]

Still have the vinyl!

[@nickhaswell6011]

They should of done the extended of this you are so right its awesome This youtube sounds thin Jamal did what is love extended and the audio is much much better than this audio and this audio on here does not do it full justice sounds thin no weight to the music

[@alpha1481]

@@nickhaswell6011 thanks Nick just checked out jamals

[@elizabethhancock8143]

" No One Is To Blame" would be a great next reaction and it has Phil Collins (Genesis) on drums, he also sang backing vocals and he produced the song too. 👌❤️

[@mangerinegirl]

I’ve heard that song hundreds of times and never knew this. Wow.

[@tinkler4]

Oh yeah! Howard Jones! Synth master. ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ another amazing classic! Biggest hit in the US is ‘No One Is To Blame’

[@rosenfield10]

Ho Jo is a dive worth taking. All of his songs have a massively catchy hook and chorus. Hes a great keyboardist.

[@gpreactions3194]

This track entered the UK Top 40 in the Nov of 1983 and peaked in January 1984 at no.2. The Top 10 this week was 1 - Paul McCartney - Pipes of peace 2 - Howard Jones - What is love 3 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax 4 - Status Quo - Marguerita time 5 - Billy Joel - Tell her about it 6 - Shaky & Bonnie - A rocking good way 7 - Paul Young - Love of the common people 8 - Joe Fagin - That's livin' alright 9 - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton - Islands in the sun 10 - Snowy White - Bird of paradise Also this week was... Thompson Twins - Hold me now Culture Club - Victims Lionel Richie - Running with the night Michael Jackson - Thriller Kool & The Gang - Straight ahead Slade - My oh my Icicle Works - Love is a wonderful colour China Crisis - Wishful thinking The Police - King of pain John Lennon - Nobody told me Big Country - Wonderland Gloria Gaynor - I am what I am Cyndi Lauper - Girls just wanna have fun Fiction Factory - Feels like heaven

[@minxiv7]

YES! This is an artist to deep dive from the 80’s ❤ I was absolutely obsessed with him back in the day 😂 P.S. Loving the hair, Amber ❤

[@chrisolivo6591]

Howard Jones was a staple of MTV in the mid 80’s. You could count on him having a hit pretty much every summer.

[@mamatay7]

Love HoJo!!! All of the songs everyone else has mentioned, but if I had to pick my fave, it would have to be No One Ever is to Blame-- I always imagine Alanis must've been at least a little inspired by this when she wrote Ironic! 🥰

[@DizJakeOG]

Guess what, you've finally discovered my favorite 80s Artist! I love HoJo!

[@brianc.4081]

Love Howard Jones. “No One Is to Blame” and I.G.Y. are maybe the best. For some other 80s vibes, I suggest Dan Hartman’s “I Can Dream About You” and Level 42’s “Something About You.”

[@southernlady75-Amy]

There was a lot of influence from the Brits in the 80's. This is one of those examples. They had their own sound which was amazing.

[@dr725]

“Things Can Only Get Better” is my all time favorite from him.

[@richardcurtis5281]

I have to agree with everyone else, "No One is to Blame" is a must listen.

[@jay-bt2lu]

he is such a unique artist that still tours today. his repertoire isnt vast but he was big from here to the end of the 80s. you will see his best songs posted on here by various artists. if jay thinks this is fire, he has to listen to 'things can only get better'. it was probably his biggest hit of the 80s. this is part of the new wave style of the 80s. duran duran, depeche mode, yaz, erasure,haircut 100, kajagoogoo, japan. you are getting into a wheelhouse that was more college focused. some were cross over in terms of top 40 and college radio. but if you went to a club or a high school dance, you would hear more new wave and alternative music. keep doing what you guys do. love watching. ✌️

[@nozzlechief36]

Love that Howard Jones...He was a one man band in that he could program all that music in his keyboards then take off to playing while singing as well...Thanks guys.

[@Harpadzo]

This is the guy that wrote "Everybody Knows Your Name" theme song for the TV sitcom CHEERS.

[@QueenLaQueefa1]

No, Gary Portnoy wrote it with Judy Hart Angelo.

[@markmcelligott2542]

Howard Jones was a vibe all the time! Definitely follow up on this guy, he was unique and talented and put out some amazing music. Everlasting love, no one is to blame, things can only get better... All musts!

[@txheadshots]

HoJo! His album Dream Into Action was amazeballs Things Can Only Get Better and No One is to Blame are must listen music

[@briansredd]

Yes, Howard Jones is a VIBE. Surprisingly big catalog of hits, and not a bad track amongst them :)

[@BM-hb2mr]

I was 10 when this song came out, the skating rink days

[@wolf762x51]

Howard was one of the youngest pianists to play for the London Symphony Orchestra. He was an accomplished classical pianist by the time he was a young teen. His musical however leaned more towards punk / pop. His girlfriend ( later to be his wife ) bought him a synthesizer and it started him on his journey. He ended up getting into the synths in a major way, with all of the early midi interface units where he could control several synths and drum machines by himself. He began playing gigs, just by himself and occasionally a bassist, and then with hid friend Jed, who was a mime, that mimed along with the songs as performance art. His first album was primarily just him, though others were brought in for certain parts. If you want to see where he started, please reacvt to "New Song," where Jed is a huge part. That song is funky and fun, and, it goes with Howard's philosophy, of being who you are, and accepting others for who they are, no matter how different they might be from the norm. Looking back, for people your age, you have no idea how strange, scary, or hated by the mainstream of society these punk and New Wavers, and Rockers of the early to mid 80s were. Howard was, at the time, considered strange by the mainstream, as was his music, not as weird as a lot of them ( Billy Idol couldn't get played much on rock radio in the states for a very long time because he was a punk rocker, and considered dangerous). As far as creativity in the 80s, you're absolutely right. Synths that could make almost any sound, drum machines, arpeggiators, new guitar effects boxes and all of that, all led to artists pushing the envelopes and venturing way out of the norms of music to create something completely different than had ever been heard before. Howard Jones, Kraftwerk, Keith Emerson ( with his Moogs ) , and Nick Rhodes ( Duran Duran keyboardist ), Gary Numan, were pioneers and led many of us that were pianists to the synth world where we could stand out and created our own kind of music. One last bit here, about the tech driving the sounds. When you're a musician, a different looking, different sounding, instrument will cause you to write and play differently. I've played synths since the early 80s, had played piano and percussion and brass before that. The synth changed the music I listened to, and the music I wrote. I play more bass and more guitar these last 20 years. I recently bought a new guitar, that is a shredder's type of guitar, after playing Strats and Gibson SGs since the 80s. It is so different , it took me three weeks just to get back to where I could play on it what I played on the SG, but when I write using it, I write completely differently because of the way it plays and how it sounds. I can see how it completely changed the musical landscape. They just couldn't help but try to push the instruments and themselves, like a visual artist with a new color of paint.

[@laustcawz2089]

One of the best, most forgotten songs of the '80s!!