Singer Tells The Story of 1987's New Wave Power Ballad That’s Even Bigger Today | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

The 5 best songs of 1987 are?

[@mattmckenzie7654]

Birthday by The Sugarcubes is my #1 hands down. Luka by Suzanne Vega, With Or Without You of course. I'll throw in this song, and Tunnel Of Love by Bruce Springsteen to round out the top 5 but on another day it could look completely different

[@LuchaLibertaria]

1- Fleetwood Mac - Big Love 2- Bruce Hornsby - The Way It Is 3- Suzanne Vega - Luka 4- Alison Moyet - Weak In The Presence Of Beauty 5- Mental As Anything - Live It Up Bonus Track: New Order - True Faith

[@meghansunshine_spirit]

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 Don't Disturb This Groove - The System Tunnel of Love - Bruce Springsteen I've Been In Love Before - Cutting Crew Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott

[@koffiewafel]

Devil Inside INXS, Still havent found what Im looking for U2, Tunnel of love Bruce Springsteen. Sign O the Times Prince

[@joejoseph4797]

1. With or Without you - U2 2. True Faith - New Order 3. Touch of Grey - Grateful Dead 4. Time Stand Still - Rush 5. April Skies - Jesus and Mary Chain

[@juststardust8103]

The most remarkable thing about your channel is how you concentrate your material in the artist's creativity. No gossip or stupid info just relevant information.

[@jimmyx2616]

Thanks for this Professor Adam ! You do a great job on your content & interesting interviews !

[@ffggddss]

@@jimmyx2616 Without A Doubt! Fred

[@derekbaker3279]

I agree 100%. 👍👍

[@leannpass64]

Yes!! You nailed it.

[@reddragon3733]

You are so spot on! I Love the Professor 😄

[@snide3]

He looks like he had a great time talking about the back story. You have to love that passion and the fact he’s not bored with it after all these years. This was an enjoyable interview.

[@thomthom6268]

I don't think that smile left his face the whole interview. What a joy.

[@thanksfernuthin]

YES! It's so disheartening when a creator ends up hating something they created that you absolutely love. It's fulfilling to see him light up when he talks about this classic gem.

[@novusmundi]

@@thanksfernuthin Like the Goo Goo Dolls and their big hit "Iris". The lead singer has openly said that he hates that song now because everyone wants to hear or talk about it.

[@judgedredd3568]

I lived this song as it was written in 1987 1 was 21.....and I'm 21 everytime I hear it

[@ulliulli]

I'm 21 for 27 years now... I know what you mean ;)

[@BillLaBrie]

Tee-here. You are OLLLLD. I was only 18.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

@@BillLaBrie You're old. I was 15. Lol

[@Jacqueline_R]

I was 21 too!:)

[@tannertuner]

I turned 21 late in 87, so we are right there together

[@davidwalker683]

What a great time to be a teenager -80s was awesome!

[@hrosemd]

Remember when MTV was actually subversive?

[@wendyokoopa7048]

@@hrosemd my childhood cartoons and much music

[@kevinaustin7537]

15 years old in 1980 , the 70’s was a cool springboard to the 80’s when movies,music and technology took off.

[@donovanemery597]

Totally agree, was 14 in 1980

[@DC05570]

Heard this song constantly in the elementary school bus in the late 80s, yo!!!

[@AnthonyP73]

A song that typifies what the 80s were all about - you never knew what was coming at you in the 80s, the level of originality and creativity was unparalleled in my view. 80s forever!

[@virginiaviola5097]

‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s in my opinion..I’m mean, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Bowie and Bohemian Rhapsody predated the ‘80’s...what killed that was the rise of folks like Stock,Aitken and Waterman and the pretty girl/boy manufactured music phenomena..before that there were creative people, who actually spurred each other on to make better and better music.

[@sonhopson1]

Yes!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MoniLein-yy2ue]

I didn’t like the 80s, they were too much for me but now we have the luxury of distilling the best of the 80s and this is definitely one of those songs. It’s not just one of the best of the 80s, it’s one of the best ever.

[@God-dt7om]

I’m so happy I grew up in The 80’s

[@frustrateduser9933]

I love hearing the honest explanation of how a song is written, instead of the "every word meant something specific. There was no ad-libbing, and the music was all planned." Great interview.

[@amyrussell860]

I agree. I saw the intro to this video and knew which song the video was covering, but it is refreshing to learn more about it.

[@Caltops78]

Never knew who the singer of cutting crew was until this interview. Heard this song so much without knowing any of the behind the scenes about it. Nick seems like a genuine person and pretty cool guy. Great interview indeed

[@glenchapman3899]

That can backfire sometimes too. When you hear the real meaning of some songs, it destroys the vibe lol. "Sweet Emotion" being (for me) the biggest one.

[@frustrateduser9933]

@@glenchapman3899 I know what you mean. It's like playing Russian roulette. You never know if learning more will add to it or ruin it. Is the extra info worth losing the song? There are artists I don't even bother looking into.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Such a humble guy. His vocal tone was awesome on this tune. As a vocalist, I'm always listening for great vocals for inspiration. Great vocalist.

[@14me]

I was 17 years old in 1987 and I still listen my 80`s music today. It's my time machine. What a great time. Thanks God i was there. Priceless!

[@musickrayz]

I'm blown away by how much I loved him singing with his guitar, that was beautiful.. what a cool guy. Loved this interview

[@SK-bb6ms]

He sounded so good, I wanted to hear more!

[@ronws2007]

This song was everywhere. You could not turn on a radio without hearing it. I was getting married to my first wife. Life was good.

[@dennispost8350]

This is one of the best interviews of a rock performer I have ever heard! Unpretentious and honest two good charcteristics of a human being. Good job Doc.

[@deedewald1707]

I like your original comment ! Two good too good !

[@davecarroll4163]

(I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight is a brilliant piece of 80's pop rock. It has everything a great song needs from the lyrics, to the vocals, guitar, keyboards and the hooks. A timeless classic from childhood. Such a great interview, Adam. Thanks again.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you! It's one of my favorites!

[@campbellfiles9019]

Died in your arms= orgasm

[@deedewald1707]

@@campbellfiles9019 I like your original comment ! Come now !

[@Greg_Chase]

As a lifelong guitarist, I have to say the guitar work in the song is fantastic. There's nothing better than a pop song with hard rock guitar work that is prominent and supports the tune and doesn't overshadow it.

[@autographedcat]

This is such a great song, so thanks for sharing the story behind it. I saw Cutting Crew live in 1987, entirely on accident. They were opening for Starship, and my Mom and I happened to be visiting King's Dominion theme park in Richmond, VA, the weekend they were performing there, so we decided to see the show. It was amazing. Starship was good, but Cutting Crew would have blown the roof off if we hadn't already been outdoors. Was my third big concert ever, and I still remember it vividly. That whole Cutting Crew album was fantastic, top to bottom, and they were a tight live band with great energy.

[@erskinepatton3247]

The entire Broadcast album is excellent. Nick Van Eede and Kevin Scott MacMichael (RIP) were ace songwriters and every single track on that album is 80s pop/rock perfection. This single is surely their biggest hit and is the only song of theirs that most people remember. But tunes like "Life in a Dangerous Time", "The Broadcast", and "Any Colour" are my favorites by far. A serious gem of a record.

[@munsterbraum2792]

I agree 100% Brilliant album from start to finish. Any Colour is criminally underrated

[@leafbelly]

Sahara was always my favorite.

[@TheHappyHonu]

I've seen Cutting Crew's former keyboardist, Tony Moore, perform this song live several times, and it's awesome how everybody in the venue will just instinctively sing along. This really is one of those transcendent songs of the '80s that never seems to get old.

[@sunstorm100]

Saw these guys in 1987 in Fort Wayne, IN. They opened for Starship . I'd go back to the 80's in a heartbeat !

[@timrankin8737]

I want to go too. And stay there.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

“Every line can’t be brilliant.” = freedom. Thank you

[@LuchaLibertaria]

'80s was such a great decade for music that even Pop music of 80s kicks ass!

[@lostintime8651]

they were sincere

[@mylovesongs2429]

80's was clearly the best decade of music!!! 70's was a close second!

[@petergunn3614]

I think because in that era rock bands and most pop bands (most, not all) played their own instruments and mostly wrote their own songs. Duran Duran were as "poppy" as any band in the 80's but they were all really good musicians. You don't see a lot of that today. Rick Beato did a video about that a few weeks ago, how record labels don't trust todays artists to write their own stuff.

[@jrmetmoi]

@@mylovesongs2429 exactly ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@duket1449]

Yeah, we even got to tape our favorite songs right off the radio. Great time!!

[@Janetgreen64]

Lovely interview with Nick. It was such a pleasure seeing him so excited when talking about the origins of this wonderful classic song. I have sung my heart out to this track more times than I can remember. It never seems to date and I can see myself listening to it regularly until the day I die. I will now go about my day to day activities with a smile on my face thinking of this interview. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@dantierney3301]

Words won't express how much I love this song, and I've been meaning to learn all about it for decades, and now, finally, I can check this one off my list. What an incredibly brilliant work it is.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

This song is so underrated in the guitar community. The guitar in the song is absolutely brilliant. Love it!

[@jenniferkubik478]

This song got a lot of radio play in 1987. It always takes me back to that summer with swimming, playing outside, etc as a 9 year old. My parents always left the radio on so I always associated different songs with season and time of year.

[@TheOuthousePhilosopher]

Unforgettable. It was half way between your girlfriend leaving you and the next day finding the love of your life. Loved it. Still do.

[@flavellinator]

I've always loved the line, "she's loving by proxy, no give and all take"... excellent songwriting right there...I mean, how often do you hear the word "proxy" in a song?

[@deedewald1707]

I vote yes, it was needed there !

[@christopherdieudonne]

"I just died in your arms tonight" is my all time favorite 80's classic. I still listen to it to this day. Even the bootleg dance remixes are great !

[@glennmikes1726]

He seems like a super nice guy! Makes one feel comfortable!

[@ProfessorofRock]

He is a great guy!

[@richlabounty4601]

Loved this song, 18 years old at the time and identified with the heart break. Beautiful. This was the best interview I have seen on this channel. The lead singer of fabulous.

[@7hoopdawg]

This is one of my all time favorites. The guitar solo is amazing and the keyboards and vocals also. And Nick is such a delight to listen to. He really is honest and open and seems to enjoy talking about his music.

[@fivestring65ify]

Ah yes, the eighties. My favorite by Cutting Crew is I've been in love before. There was so much good music back then.

[@JonLamboyMusic]

This song was middle school for me and I loved it. Had to rush to my cassette tape recorder to try to record the entire song when it came on! (the record button was always engaged and ready to go when I was listening to the radio!)

[@Margar02]

Same, but in 1996!

[@inconnu4961]

Same! I wish I still had those tapes! All the old commercials, and the funny banter of the DJs! I miss it!

[@JonLamboyMusic]

@@inconnu4961 Yeah, you'd hope that the DJ didn't talk too much over the intro but they always did! Plus, you'd know the current temperature and the overnight lows to the lovely sounds of a DX7 synthesizer intro lol.

[@mr.Drawgo]

New generations would never experience the rush when you finally recorded the song you were waiting

[@llamasugar5478]

@@mr.Drawgo it’s so true! It’s nice to be able to go and find a song you haven’t heard in a while, but *nothing* compares to 1) catching your song on the radio (when you’re not just about to leave the car!) 2) having the “record” button ready

[@paulallas7665]

My wife and I absolutely adore this song. Takes me back to the 80's every time I hear it. The only song that really turns back time for me. Love it!!

[@janet4498]

Cutting Crew was part of the British invasion of the '80s that included Duran Duran, Culture Club, Johnny Hates Jazz, Wang Chung, Human League, Breathe, Tears for Fears, Fine Young Cannibals, Wham!, and a long list of many others that made the '80s amazing.

[@rokyericksonroks]

That’s right, Janet. Thnx for posting.

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

Those Brits knew how to write good pop music.

[@winterlandboy]

No they weren’t .Maybe for 5 minutes

[@jasonlommen4769]

Yep!! 80’s ruled.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

None of these artists are as iconic as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones!

[@AzizaAlTawilOfficial]

This and "Careless Whisper" are my two favorite sexy love songs of the 80's. This is so awesome that you're covering the history of this great song! TY.

[@Aaron-P]

The orchestral version is amazing -- an absolute tapestry of sound.

[@crazywisdom2]

One of the most Iconic Songs ever.. A song that defined the 80's, and then transcended time. Timeless.

[@justacynic]

OMG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR CUTTING CREW TO BE FEATURED!!!!!!! Thank you for finally getting to them. This album is *phenomenal*. There is so much going on *between* the songs that demands it be listened to in one sitting. Professor, I would love to see how you break down the whole album.

[@tonyaawessome]

What a great interview and such a sweet man - I think I just died again...

[@mililaniman]

This song captures the sense of angst and frustration that many teenagers of the eighties felt. Thanks professor!

[@miked3168]

I was getting my angst from ministry, nitzer ebb, skinny puppy in 87. Not this sappy shit song

[@50toinfinityatleast]

Truth

[@mililaniman]

@@miked3168 I listened to that kind of music too.

[@scotabot7826]

RIP Kevin MacMichael. The soul and back bone of all CC tracks. Just the best vibrato/bending you'll ever hear from a guitar!!

[@davidhinkson8856]

Another timeless song - 1987 really was a big year for music; I was 17 years old at the time and this video brought back so many memories.

[@scubasteve7303]

Same here David, ‘87 was a fantastic year for 80’s music.

[@emilj.colosimo6886]

This was The Song my high school sweetheart and I latched onto until we broke up in 1989. We got back together in our 30's in 2003-2009 and it ended in disaster. "I should have walked away..."

[@wendymathews1030]

I had the exact same thing happen to me with my high school sweetheart; we got back together in our 30’s for about the length of time as your’s. And also ended the same way; disaster. At the risk of sounding dramatic, I remember thinking at the time that it was the death of a dream. I’m sorry for what you went through.

[@ShaunHensley]

Don’t beat yourself up, most of them end in disaster

[@thanksfernuthin]

What a really cool, fun guy! He mentions all those classic masterpieces and then says his song doesn't belong amongst them... Oh, yes it does! Lightning in a bottle as you say.

[@MysticalLibra]

It's so hauntingly beautiful...he still looks amazing!

[@joejoseph4797]

This channel has the best Content ever. Was 15 in school when this came out. Endless hours on phone with girlfreind, great memories.

[@stevesmusiccorner9105]

I love how he mentioned other great sobgs but went humble and said "not to put myself in the escelon".

[@janet4498]

Cutting Crew had another great hit in 1987 with "I've Been In Love Before," which hit No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of '87. In the summer that year, they had a minor top 40 hit (in the U.S.) called "One for the Mockingbird" that's an overlooked '80s gem (in my opinion).

[@derekbaker3279]

I agree 100%. "One For The Mockingbird" got a good amount of airplay here in Canada. Actually, IMHO, the entire album is very very good.

[@jackienolan9142]

Love ‘I’ve been in love before’. I don’t feel like it ever got enough love! I have it on my regular playlist on my phone.

[@JonLamboyMusic]

That guitar breakdown in "I've Been In Love Before" during the bridge...oh my. That guitarist was really good.

[@nunofoo8620]

Thank you for mentioning "I've Been In Love Before"! i didn't remember it by the title but i went and listened to it and it was goosebumps all the way. Hadn't heard that song in decades!

[@christopherdieudonne]

+Janet Cox Oh yeah, "I've Been In Love Before" is awesome as well. I really liked that one too, I still listen to it to this day

[@mehawk66]

I Love the "honest" answers. Best music channel for folks like me, music of my youth with the prefrontal cortex enjoined.

[@alliswede42]

I still love I've Been in Love Before. Still gives me chills. Also, I had a crush on Nick Van Eede 😊

[@ProfessorofRock]

I don't blame you. Great guy too.

[@SaneAsylum]

Awesome track.

[@scubasteve7303]

Yes! Another under-played song of the 80’s that you rarely hear on the radio anymore.

[@phillipleblanc5867]

Nick’s appreciation for what he accomplished with that song, and others, especially the “responsibility” he feels to get it down on paper when inspiration strikes, is inspiring and infectious! Until just now, I never knew anything about him or The Cutting Crew, I just knew I liked their music. But I really like his character and humility!!! Once again, great interview PoR!!

[@KennethDillard]

With the amount of high-quality content you're producing, I'm convinced you never sleep! :)

[@ProfessorofRock]

I'm a bit of an insomniac! Ha ha. Thanks for watching!

[@KennethDillard]

@@ProfessorofRock - While I can't do Patreon yet (stupid lack of rolling in the money :) ), I plan to make a one-time small donation in the next couple of days, just to say thank you for providing such wonderful videos for everyone.

[@todhamilton5055]

@@ProfessorofRock try reading and don’t do devices before bedtime, seriously messes with your brain activity. Oh, and herbal tea blends, I got some in an open air mkt in Spain and it worked wonders! But you can find them all over now. 😴Tod

[@OtreborDrevka]

Normally his eyes are like anime eyes...

[@kingofallwhites]

When he does sleep he wears a custom sleep mask from Zenny Eyeware.

[@argykiller]

I'm romanian and I love this song :) I didn't know this guy was so awesome 👏

[@careyashley8309]

The song that made take the long way home when it came on the car radio!

[@TheWrightTimes]

Died in your arms and been in love are always on my playlist. Couple of the best 80s songs IMHO. The orchestral version is really well done as well.

[@MVRemastered]

man, this song is timeless

[@carlosandrepontes9202]

ijust cry alot every time i hear this music, sow it is absolutely fantastic!

[@pagemeredith4532]

It was one of my favorite songs back in the day. Another favorite was from Johnny Hates Jazz Shattered Dreams. Can you talk about that one?

[@chrisbayliss3532]

yep very same year 87

[@jenynz5334]

Love that song 😁

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Love that song so did my sister

[@sergiosaunier]

The album has a couple of other great songs as well.

[@dantierney3301]

Shattered Dreams, like this tune, is so perfect I will never get tired of hearing it, it just sends me...

[@wesbuhr548]

I was married in 1987 what a fantastic time. I listen to all the 70s 80s music. I feel that I grew up in the best of the best 👌. Great interview.

[@EN-mh6sr]

I love this. Prof is on top of asking great questions,he such a great listener. But Nick is so into it as well! Makes it lovely to watch!

[@_monkrian3744]

I Saw Them Live in Concert of Taipei, Taiwan 1988 or '89, It's Totally Brilliant ！

[@brianfackrell4139]

"Can I tell you a story?" Sure. Best interviewer ever.

[@jamesmcalister5183]

I graduated in 1987, and saw The Cutting Crew open for the Bangles. Originally booked for a outdoor concert, changed into a indoor event, earlier that day, general admission. As soon as school let out, we hauled ass 30mi to the arena at OU, and were the first in the door, dead center, 5-6ft away from the stage. The view was amazing to a 17yr old, especially when The Bangles were on.

[@ibtaba]

I was 14 in 1987 and it definitely shaped my musical tastes to hear all that at the beginning of my journey to growing up.

[@glasgowjohn7831]

born in the 70s grew up in the 80s raved in the 90s

[@mtnmann72]

I was 14 turning 15 in 87 as well. Such an amazing time to grow up.

[@alanvallazza9781]

9 in 87. Used to put on the radio after school and in summer. Light rock, new wave, metal, r&b, all those genres were familiar to me. Around 91 started to delve into classic rock and hard rock.

[@amongstthepigeons1020]

Same

[@angiem7520]

The first time i heard this song i was a kid and fell head over heels for Nick's voice. A few year ago i was lucky enough to finally see him perform it live then hang out with him and chat over a glass of wine. A lifetime of memories from one song.. sorry for the heartbreak Nick, but damn i'm glad some great music came out of it! Excited to discover this channel... nothing like a real music fan!

[@alberthempfling2886]

Killed another one professor!!! That's a kick ass interview, enjoyed every minute of it.....

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I listened to this song over and over as a kid. The guitars are perfect in this sing.

[@ariloveshouse]

I really love that Berlin t shirt!!! I will sing my little heart out whenever this song comes on the radio

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same here! Love it. Thanks for watching

[@davidellis5141]

I ❤ Terri Nunn !

[@thebouncinghearts]

That comment about grabbing 'the muse' when it comes is so true, and solid advice.

[@aleccopile]

For me, this is pretty much the perfect pop-rock song. It's middle-of-the-road, and I don't mean that in a negative way, because it combines rock with pop elements. It's catchy, radio-friendly, but still has a certain edge and it's just a good sounding tune 👍.

[@davidellis5141]

That's why it Was a hit. Fit in with all formats of 📻.

[@StLProgressive]

You’re right about that. I was in my full on goth era by 1987, and loved this song. We all did. It wasn’t considered cool, lol, to like the pop radio songs in that high school clique, but this one transcended those genres.

[@leonardking84]

I remember when this song hit the radio. I loved it from the instant I heard that signature intro.

[@SynthMusicWorld]

"120 Minutes" on MTV was a much watch for me every week.

[@albinorhino8732]

One of my favorite songs from the '80s! Takes me back to high school in Pensacola every time!

[@barcrocker4802]

"The Broadcast" album which contained this song was one of the very first CDs I ever bought. Played it from start to finish hundreds of times and still love it.

[@johnbridges6867]

Hi Adam. SUPER GREAT ACE INTERVIEW with Nick. Yea he is an Ace man and my dear friend for a looong time, and Kevin. Both Master craftsman with All music and lyrics. A Must to hear also Compus Mentus Brilliant album! Ransomed Healed Restored Forgiven. A 4 CD Box set. Is A Masterpiece that when I heard that my thoughts were This Absolutely Must win at The Classical Awards! Just all Splendid. Berlin In Winter. I love that song too. If you haven’t seen CC Live, then you must. You Will have a Great wonderful evening. Enjoy. JB. Surrey. UK.

[@seanb437]

Saw Cutting Crew concert that summer at the little Ontario Place Forum. They played that song last. Still remember it.

[@janetwaters7956]

Mesmerizing instrumentals, vocals, and lyrics...gives me goosebumps every time i hear it. Just can't stop listening to it...pure perfection...and let's not forget how adorably sexy Nick Van Eede is. Don't ever, never let this masterpiece of the 80s die!! ❤❤❤

[@bethshadid2087]

What a awesome track.....being "in love" with someone and they break your heart only to have that last try moment.....and they say something to make you think there's a chance....died in your arms....must've been something you said and must've been some kind of kiss....but ultimately one sided 😓. Very powerful song and I love the title of the new album 💗🕊️

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@lloydrobert6182]

His eyes are beautifully blue!

[@tingtai]

Broadcast was such a great album, nearly all the tracks in it consistently good. Any Colour, One For the Mockingbird, I've Been In Love Before, and of course, this.

[@evesperspective7662]

I recently discovered this song and the Cutting Crew. I missed out on so many great songs raising teenagers in the 80's, working full time to keep insurance for hubby who had cancer. Thank you for the interviews. It is heart warming to see Nick with so much joy recalling his journey. I have been clicking on your posts this week and subscribed today. The very highest and best to all.

[@inkeduped5005]

Love reminiscing about all the songs you go through with the bands. You have such a gift for interviewing and a passion for the music, all music. Great stuff Adam, great stuff.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thank you for watching! We'll keep doing it, if you'll keep watching!

[@inkeduped5005]

@@ProfessorofRock Count me in!!

[@katherinewelling6026]

What a great interview! Love the song and the memories t brings. 1987!!!

[@charleyanne]

What this song meant to me? Graduating high school, trying to find myself & figure out the world. Made some mistakes that year & this song says it all, especially, "I followed my hands to my head, I know I was wrong".

[@DarkFlamage]

And you made another mistake, cuz you've got those lyrics wrong. So, there's that! lol

[@charleyanne]

@@DarkFlamage yep, I guess I did but same outcome.

[@deedewald1707]

Thank you for sharing !

[@stefs3460]

I like your interview style because I notice it's all about the musician you are interviewing. Sometimes interviewers talk too much or try to sound clever or make it about them but that's not why people watch an interview. You have a very relaxed conversational manner and let the musicians do most of the talking.

[@thegood9]

One of the best 80's songs ever! Fantastic interview....the sincerity of this interview is beyond compare. Thank you for this! Great conversation! My now-wife and I had just started dating, she was two years older and had avoided my pursuits for nearly 4 years. This song means a lot to us and was playing for a few..."events"....

[@ChiIIerClan]

The sincerity from the artist is endearing

[@TheNinnyfee]

I still remember hearing Whitney Houston for the first time, I'm still a fan. I really miss her. Having said that: "I just died in your arms tonight" is such a wonderful classic.

[@elinkeykramme6511]

58 … to me he seemed just as fresh and alive as a 17 year Old, all about the attitude, i love it, great interview 🙏

[@jeffsummstl]

The first time I heard it, I thought “Oh cool! Asia’s recording again!”

[@theplanetruth]

So treu!! funny how it seems...

[@terrell9702]

I never made that connection before. But yes this is very similar to Asia. The style and the guys voice. Good call.

[@ericbgordon1575]

Somebody using Napster mislabeled it as an REO Speedwagon tune.

[@scottbelcher9026]

Wow I never heard that before, but you’re right!!! It DOES sound like them!!!

[@bobbyg5154]

Me too!

[@suedesilets5660]

Just love the Proff's posts. They bring back such happier moments in my life. Sometimes I need these reminders of what mattered to me back then and what helped me form who and what I am now. Thank you, Proff, from someone who is now an old geezer!

[@Rossturnerphoto]

In a decade packed with outstanding content coming from every direction, I've always felt that 1984 and 1987 were the two standout years of 80s pop culture. I don't think I realized before that this song was part of the 1987 group, but it's definitely one of the standout songs of the 80s. I loved hearing his story about how he wrote it and how the band put it together.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I totally agree!

[@GaZonk100]

'must have been somethin' you said'...perfect prosody, and he's wonderfully humble

[@patrickmccaughey503]

Brilliant interview Professor. This channel is awesome

[@ProfessorofRock]

Why thank you!

[@EmpressTouch]

@@ProfessorofRock Really well done to bring the best out of your interviewee; the confidence for him to sing and illustrate his band's music without taking himself too seriously. Cutting Crew's 1993 The Very Best Of CD compilation was one of the first I ever bought, highlighting how they were such a classy team.

[@ianhinds3480]

One of the very best of so many great songs that just let you relive your younger years again and again..... brilliant!

[@FireDevlin2003]

Cutting Crew are criminally underrated. Their three, that’s right....three albums are GEMS.

[@cheekymonkey721]

There’s now 3 more so 6 albums in total, all pretty different but all pretty good!

[@rainerrauser9030]

1987. Just got my first radio recorder. And one of the first songs I heard was (I just) died in your arms tonight. What a Song! Thanks for bringing back memories.

[@RodCornholio]

"Twist In My Sobriety" and/or "Cathedral Song" (Tanita Tikaram, 1988) REALLY needs to be talked about.

[@jrmetmoi]

‘Twist In My Sobriety’ is a lovely song you’re right. It’s so atmospheric. I love the use of the oboe in it. I saw the video for it on VH1 waaayyyy before the reality TV show days 😳😆😆

[@postculthygge]

I fell in love with the song when it was released in Portugal. When I moved to the UK I bought the album and I still listen to it in its entirety. Every song is brilliant and emotive. One of the rare albums without 1 skipable song.

[@carlosarizpe6494]

Love this song but my favorite from him is" I've Been in Love Before" Man, such a beautiful song!

[@ProfessorofRock]

We have the story of that too!

[@RBS_]

@@ProfessorofRock .....whaAAAAT!!??? ....my very first 'promo CD Single' has a STORY comin'!?? >wheresmypopcorn

[@adamclark9004]

@@RBS_ he did that one a long time ago, that's how I discovered it

[@carlosarizpe6494]

@@ProfessorofRock AWESOME!! looking for it right know, THANK YOU!! =)

[@DarkSideofSynth]

I still prefer Died but great one too. Very, very good song. Awesome atmosphere. Great choice!