Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man) (BBC Top of the Pops 17/5/84)

Music video by Hazell Dean performing Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man) (BBC Top of the Pops 17/5/84). (P) 2012 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd

[@stoltmain123]

one of the best dancetracks from the 80,s bring it back yeah.

[@difrent1000]

i was 18 when this was in the charts and i used to dance to this in birmingham the nightingale im 54 this year and still lisening to this.she is what you call a professional high energy singer not like to day rubbish

[@rayayala-vp4ef]

I discovered her music back in summer 2009 when I was 19. Still love her Heart First album!

[@alexmckechnie40]

@@rayayala-vp4ef check out her Nightlife album

[@38foreal]

I’m 55 and still love listening to This I was 21 dancing in a club in Pretoria South Africa just before I went to the army when she was big .. love her ❤️🇿🇦

[@Missreepee]

Oh my! I was 5 years old when this song was released. I loved it and still remember it to this day! 😀

[@fervalle8125]

Fine, my uncle too!! he used to listen and dance high energy when my siblings and I were children, it's so nice this dancing...

[@miguelduarte6679]

Que rico disco del recuerdo viva la música disco

[@allanJelen]

She is right,I searched all my life and can't find the right one 😂😂😂

[@Borg746]

Hypergamy 😂

[@mandybirch7783]

Me 2 baby xxxxxx 2024

[@nuryaroca9006]

Some day 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@sallyjoan]

cos they don't want you

[@mandybirch7783]

@@sallyjoan well I don't want your snide comment s fking dimwt

[@davidgrimster8308]

Hazel dean underrated great singer

[@TheEckyc]

36 yrs ago,,,,, & still better than anything today :D hazell dean ,,,, wotta voice ;)

[@EdijsBafs]

Ich mochte dieses Lied schon vor langer Zeit. es ist lange her. aber auch jetzt gefällt es mir. Die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug, Leute.

[@garyproffitt5941]

Hazell Dean (née Poole; born 27 October 1952)[2] is an English dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading hi-NRG artist. She is best known for the top-ten hits in the United Kingdom "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)", "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" and "Who's Leaving Who". She has also worked as a songwriter and producer. Career Dean was born in Great Baddow, Essex. She started her career in the mid-1970s and came to prominence in the following decade after many years as a club performer and working on the gay scene with her brand of hi-NRG. She was elected three times the "Best Live Performer" by the "Federation of American Dance Clubs" (US), and twice a "Best British Performer" by "Club Mirror Awards" (UK). Dean started her career signed to Decca Records releasing a few pop/soul singles from the mid to late '70s written and produced by Paul Curtis. Dean participated in the A Song for Europe contest in 1976, and took eighth place (out of twelve) with the ballad, "I Couldn't Live Without You for a Day", written by contest veteran Curtis.[4] Dean's first album was first released in 1981. The Sound of Bacharach and David was a collection of covers written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and was only released promotionally to radio stations for them to use the songs to pad out their programming with songs they didn't have to pay so much for in royalties. A very rare album, it was re-released commercially for the first time in 2014. Dean also released a promotional double A-side single for the area of Medway ("Medway You're the One / Medway That's Where I Wanna Be") in 1982. This was re-discovered and put onto KZbin in 2017.[citation needed] Mainstream success Dean decided to put behind her pop/soul sound she had been recording, and issued her first dance record, "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" in the summer of 1983. While it was a big hit in gay clubs, it only peaked at #76. In February 1984 she entered the UK Singles Chart with the double A-sided single, "Evergreen" / "Jealous Love" which peaked at. In April 1984 Dean participated in "A Song For Europe" again, finishing in seventh place out of eight, with another dramatic ballad, "Stay In My Life", which she wrote herself. In June 1984, the re-release of "Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)" became her first single to reach the UK top 10, peaking at #6. Despite the success of the single, Dean says there was no follow-up in place even as it rose high in the charts, and when she accidentally ran into producer Pete Waterman at Proto Records, she agreed to consider working with his then little known team, Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW).

[@jaynesheehy5237]

I'm 50 and this has been my go to song most of my adult life when guy's have let me down

[@tur74d56]

Never search just be confident and chat and that guy will search for you

[@chuckretsof766]

This should have been a MASSIVE hit in Pop and Hazell Dean herself should have become a BIG star herself. Regardless, this is a CLASSIC that will remain a trend of its own.

[@wayneholdsworth]

It was.

[@carlrodger1465]

This was on TOTP2 when I was about 12 and me and my mum were arguing - When the beat changes and the lights start flashing we both looked at each other and started laughing, it completely resolved our argument :D :D I love this song it's so fun :D

[@belladebetancourt6475]

Hi. 40 años de esta cancion de Hi Energy, (FANTASIA RECORDS )..un disco tributo con 4 mixes de varios cantantes...uno de ellos Italoconnection ( Fred Ventura y Paolo Gozzetti...que recuerdos y seguimos bailando en Patrick Miller, Ciudad de México, saludos desde Guadalajara, Jal. México.. la música nos une...

[@gidpod]

80s Discotheques and on the pull, those were the days. Transports me right back there instantly.

[@martincosgrove8879]

Still listening in 2024

[@GMCOMT]

내가 제일 젊었을때 흥겹던 최고의 노래.써친!

[@elsolitariogeorge1699]

Un tema que nunca pasará de moda Arriba los 80"s

[@EdijsBafs]

I liked this song, a long time ago. It was a long time ago. But I still like it. Time flies, people.

[@ElmerCaritasValle-yv3nu]

De la mejor musica Disco es esta canción la baile en todos los lugares como Discotek y cumpleaños ,es un Recuerdazo Disco para mí colección de mi alma hasta

[@cathrichards5708]

She's got a great voice 👌 bring back the 80s ....❤

[@kellybacon4526]

Every time I hear this song it brings you back to the 80s Here's to You Hazel Dean thank you for the great memories

[@frankzandi4480]

This song has such a strong base makes you wanna dance like Crazy 👍

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Hazel racked up a number of hits on the charts but never got the recognition that other acts got.

[@Benjorunner]

Got the voice but not the looks, always makes a difference

[@josecarvalho9388]

Yes true... like Sophie Ellis Bextor today!

[@2Worlds_and_InBetween]

duno she always sounded great to me, at that club with them 1200's & a gli5990.

[@danielward7008]

The gay community have always recognised her. Saw her in Leeds a few years back and the venue was heaving, a full 30 years after she was in the charts.

[@danfrost3043]

@@Benjorunner Nothing wrong with her looks, she's hardly ugly.

[@yht319]

전주 시작하자마자 스테이지에 나가곤 했었던 노래.. 오랜만에 잘들었습니다.

[@michealkelliher8428]

Love this very embryonic SAW production, by the brilliant Hazel Dean. A real disco high energy classic, which was very rare at this time, Elvyen Thomas' High Energy being the other from 1984.

[@NRGRemixes1]

This was written and produced by Ian Anthony Stephens and released in April 1983. It was a massive club hit but took until April 1984 to get into the UK charts. "Whatever I Do, Wherever I Go" was Hazell's first track produced by SAW. The other hi-nrg trailblazer in 1983 was Miquel Brown's "So Many Men, So Little Time" produced by Ian Levine a year before he produced "High Energy" for Evelyn Thomas.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

​@@NRGRemixes1I've always hated that "High Energy" by Evelyn Thomas and the NRG sound in general because it sounds so corny and outdated. But I actually like Hazell Dean. To me she is the best act in that genre...

[@Pulsonar]

⁠​⁠@@NRGRemixes1I learned only this week (July 2024) that Miquel Brown who sang the legendary Hi-Nrg hits was the mother of Sinitta another 80s star from this SAW production line. Small world

[@gilmarsilva5004]

Viva los 80''s saludos desde Perú!!

[@angelicamonteromiranda5628]

Me encanta esta canción saludos desde ciudad de México.

[@prageet.sinanden2684]

Thanks Hazel Dean ... Great stuff

[@cesardavidbeltranargueta3574]

Lo mejor haber vivido los 80s en su plenitud tengo 48 años pero escuchar esto fue lo mejor

[@adolfoperez4941]

Tenia un hermano que le facinaba esta Rola😢pero ami tambien me justa asi que en memoria de los pequeños Gigantes 😊 forever ❤❤

[@fabianvillegas5679]

Es increíble la gran cantidad de interpretes y temas grandiosos que existían , que reflejaban la gran alegría que teníamos de vivir la vida ¡¡¡¡¡ Por eso yo no dejo de escucharla y disfrutarla , ademas de que me sigue animando al 100. Sincerely Fabian for ever. México

[@mariorobertofarfan8670]

Excelente tema de los '80 . Que manera de bailarlo en la adolescencia.

[@synthwave7]

One of the best female voices of the 80's

[@walterbottarelli4457]

I agree with you

[@carloshurtado7743]

And Pat Benatar

[@andygoodrum2247]

And what about Whitney Houston. Far better vocalist. 6 Grammy awards. Forgive me, but I don't think this woman got any? Best voice of the 80's ... not a chance! GREAT TUNE YES ... that's where it ends

[@marionsingleton250]

She is good but not the best of the 80’s , lots of female singers from then

[@synthwave7]

@@andygoodrum2247 I hate Whitney Houston - she screams !!! No way she beats Hazell

[@mikejb3691]

An Anthem ......Just Wonderful then and NOW

[@giovannigb9881]

Im dancing like never before!

[@anthonypoole6417]

Go for it ! I am too.

[@marknewton3765]

I have the 12" vinyl of this in my record box(well, one of them)

[@stephenturner6075]

I remember this song blasting through the speakers as we "rode the motorbikes" at the shows and I liked it and then went out and bought it.

[@fernandoduran399]

This is music ,than cute song disco ,pretty queen hazell Dean ,gorgeous voice of goddess ,excellent video .

[@dtez8997]

Inolvidables 80's gracias fue una excelente época y excelentes artistas con muy buenas canciones !

[@irmasalazar7721]

Nunca voy olvidar esta linda epoca.tenia 17 años y mecescapsba para irme alas tardeadas.porque ami limda madre.nolevhacian gracia😂 sin olvidar las madrizas que de vez en cuando me daba.😅😅😅como me viera gustado vivirla al maximo.😢❤❤❤

[@terryleagan7390]

Miss these nights at Encore back in 84, where has time gone. ❤🎉

[@rodicaionescu2968]

Super song sound and voice from The 80,s. Powerplay!!!

[@erikwaaler-ql3ht]

This song make me smile 😍me king of the dance floor ❤

[@michaelleese4626]

Absolute classic 80s love itttt

[@lorrainemacbeth1239]

Love this song.

[@AlfredoGutierrez-t6z]

I’m love this song ❤❤❤❤ her voice 💫⚡️✨

[@pulphyndj]

Lo MAXIMO, esta rola hasta el dìa de hoy rompe la pista de la Disco. Que tiempos aquellos.

[@FernandoRamirez-ed1wk]

Searching this song really very good!!!!!

[@davidcastaneda2405]

She has a great singing voice. .

[@김경심-h5n]

어릴적 추억의 한페이지지금들어도 너무좋다

[@robertplumb9782]

She was an Amazinggggg Singer . A Big 80s Hit

[@DavidM-dm8on]

Amazing voice.

[@gerardodiaz8012]

LOS 80´s PRESENTES EN TODAS LAS EPOCAS, Y MUSICA QUE HA SERVIDO DE INSPIRACION PARA MUCHOS ARTISTAS

[@marthafranco5714]

Beautiful song☺️🤗😘

[@jeffwoodwhat]

YOU made ME 40+ Years NOW HONEY!!! WE ALWAYS SURVIVED!!! ❤

[@djoneilaqp.6268]

buenisima la canción saludos desde Arequipa-Perú.

[@그리고-t3c]

진짜 추억이 있는 음악이다 1980년대

[@robertplumb9782]

Fantastic Hit by Hazel

[@mikehudson8884]

The 1980s equals Hazell Dean!!! Great post.

[@gmwcfhg]

Love this infectious tune - the chorus slightly reminds me of Thelma Houston's Don't Leave Me This Way

[@segundoalexanderramireztap2371]

Nací en 1990 , actualmente tengo 33 años ( 2024 ) y amo el HI ENERGY

[@irmasalazar7721]

Yo soy del 66😊

[@octavioolea7175]

Una de las mejores rolas de los 80's como se llenaba el oui disco en Acapulco.

[@leoboyle]

If you want to know where I get my campness from, then look no further! Hazell Dean's "Searchin' " was such a huge inspiration for me! I only saw it a few times on TV (Including this classic performance - look at that high-tech dance rountine! What was she wearing?!!), but mostly I heard it on thew radio (A LOT!). One of my Cousins also had it in their vinyle single collection, I remember. Well, I would sing it, out loud, all over the place (Much to my families sheer embarrasmment!). I was 8 years old - sexuality wasn't an issue to me (And with music it never has been). If I liked a song, I sang it, regardless of which gender it was aimed at! I just loved the tune and the catchiness of the song and I think it is still as fresh and as memorable today. Thanks Hazell. :-)

[@henryortega1246]

This it's Music!!!

[@gizellabenko4112]

Perfect♥️

[@thierrydevant7690]

Still great to listen to.

[@mickyday2008]

Back again. Brilliant

[@alejandroricardoquesadaman648]

Lo mejor de lo mejor !!!! Vamos a la disco !!!

[@andyboone2360]

Still one of the best...80 era

[@purelife2946]

Los bailarines que la acompañan 😁😁🥵🕺🕺 tremendo 😎

[@brucevilla]

Thanks for Uploading.

[@pamelahernandez1771]

Nada mejor que está música espectacular

[@Miranda-v4g]

Es una Rololonona una verdadera joya ❤

[@debblackmore7460]

Still beautiful amazing 1980s till now 2019 luv ya xx

[@shayrlcpa]

אחד הלהיטים הגדולים בכל הזמנים !!!!!

[@mikejefferson1034]

Still got this on vinyl 12" and 7" single

[@juanisidrosalazarsimons1847]

Y todavía las escucho y bailó saludos desde Monterrey nl puro serrucho disco y el Luis R

[@donndeleon3539]

80's sound machine!!!

[@fernandoduran6509]

I love it this song ,is fab,good swing & sound ,cool.😃😃😃✌️👽

[@motorcycle-paradise]

Superb!

[@debblackmore7460]

1984 till now 2021 hope you found love and keeping safe strong everyone stay strong stay safe queen of hi energy always lol well done xxx

[@larrybAlboa-vq3dm]

I used to love to dance to this song

[@marionsingleton250]

Love this song, takes me back xx

[@365recetasfaciles]

wow...finally I found you!!!

[@mariangonzalez2129]

ESTA ES LA CANCIÓN QUE BUSCABA POR AÑOS SEMANA Y DÍAS JEJE LA ENCONTRÉ ES MI CANCIÓN 👍

[@kamilalopez]

2023 y esto pega en cualquier discoteca rolas maravillosas

[@cesarflores6504]

80s MUSIC FOREVER 👍

[@strike1977]

This is a must to be on RPDR UK!!!

[@Dani-my5ns]

OMG!!... this is My jam 🌈🦋

[@LeonardoGarcia-ki2kq]

que buena canción gracias por compartir

[@AJ-ut7rs]

love it. always makes me want to dance

[@seanfryer6821]

Great voice still sound great

[@supremebeing3537]

Powerful voice that

[@josequezada5835]

Huyyyyy mi rola favorita en el 82 , 83

[@lic.juanmanuelolagueacuna8049]

THANKS !!

[@CilaZsarki]

✔

[@Johnny926]

Sublime👏👏

[@fernandoduran3715]

Spectacular song of the queen to swing ,Hazell Dean ,stunning song of the remember ,heel good .😀😀😀😀😀👄👀💘💘💘💔💔👍👽👌

[@mickyday2008]

Great quality video. Brilliant

[@Montesquieu-zw9eq]

요즘 2030이 들으면 어떤 반응일까요? ㅋ

[@oscarescobedolagunes4826]

Aaaaaaaa.... Que tiempos esos 80s chingaos... Estas eran canciones y no las pinches babosadas de hoy, por cierto.. Esta canción se la pusieron al refresco TITÁN cuando lo empezaban a promocionar.. Como dije.. Que recuerdos de discoteque

[@orlandoparedes8195]

Uno de los mejores de la música disco

[@andrewbeasley6003]

Ah the birth of commercially significant Hi-NRG. She had a few gd Hi-NRG songs from the 80's