The Human League - Human REACTION

[@leroyrs]

Uk artists were so great in the 80s.

[@fredheast2729]

yes they were

[@imshannonnottellin7882]

Omg This song was HUGE in the 80's. Music from that decade was amazing. There's nothing like it.

[@polyprinz]

I grew up with these artists in the 80's. Human League, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears...And it is such a big part of my life, I had the most amazing childhood growing in the 70's and 80's with unforgettable music like this. Brings back so many memories!

[@larryd4352]

These guys put out some really good music in the '80's.

[@BooBoo-cc2fe]

I just love watching you. You're very relatable. I so look forward to your videos.

[@BooBoo-cc2fe]

Don't listen to those haters. You shine.

[@monicawism]

I'm loving the trip down memory lane with someone who is new to this phenomenon music! Please react to Level 42 "Something about you." Great band with a terrific catalogue of songs! 👍😍

[@AnalogstoyOfficial]

Loving L42 since the Sun goes down.

[@LeeBee-hs6mj]

James you're on fire today! ♥️🔥Phil Oakley is the lead singer. I love his collaboration with Georgio Moroder, Electric Dreams. A really fun, upbeat track. Don't worry about the haters, you do things your way, we love you.

[@helgar791]

This song, which I recommended to you long ago, was produced by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam, who wrote and produced all of The SOS Band's hit songs, as well as most of Janet Jackson's hit songs. You can hear their house sound here. I've always really loved this cut. Now, contrast this with Jeffery Osborne's take on the same theme, with his song "Human".

[@WorkShrt]

Totally hear "Escapades" at the end.

[@PaintedCavern]

Love Human League. This is one of their more mellow songs. I love Mirror Man and (Keep Feelin') Fascination, and many others. They had both female and male lead singers. Some androgynous looks and some not. The whole human gamut.

[@AnalogstoyOfficial]

Fascination is one of the first singles I ever got. The whole Dare album are great

[@damianpierre3249]

YESSIR ME TOO!!!

[@sarahzentexas]

HIGHER LOVE by Steve Winwood, studio version, 1987!!!

[@themadcow71]

Love your reactions! Don't know if you've gotten into Depeche Mode but they're the kings of synth pop in my opinion and have literally hundreds of amazing songs. Thanks! A good one to start with is EVERYTHING COUNTS.

[@chrisbryz1652]

Some early ministry were dope I believe they were first before they went metal and first w albums from kmfdm

[@matthewdrake4385]

Try their song Don't You Want Me Baby.

[@4EClark]

Yes..yes...yes!!

[@commenceenavoirmarre]

Yes, better than that one for me...that one do not aging so well in my opinion.

[@HidingFromFate]

Thought he reacted to that one already, pretty sure. EDIT: Yes, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpepq2iln9GVZ6s

[@4EClark]

@@HidingFromFate thank you!!! 👍👍

[@HidingFromFate]

@@4EClark YW!

[@davidgrazulis7318]

Corey Hart- Never Surrender, Survivor- I Can't Hold Back, Rick Springfield- Love Somebody, Howard Jones- No One Is To Blame

[@4EClark]

Howard Jones great suggestion

[@rickperry3165]

All great suggestions

[@PatrickKendrick1988]

Yes, to all of these

[@e-prime]

check out Duran Duran - RIO and Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf

[@rickperry3165]

Let's not forget "Ordinary World" too!!

[@GS-kx8wc]

Definately. I said that two weeks ago. I dont think anyone has done any Duran Duran.

[@GS-kx8wc]

I love Save A Prayer.

[@gailvmeadus9726]

Save a prayer has to be one of my favorites

[@scottswenson383]

@@GS-kx8wc Save a Prayer is absolutely their best song imo....also, New Moon on Monday is fantastic...a really underrated song for some reason.

[@markchawner1586]

Glad you liked and enjoyed "Human" .... One track I remember in the 80's was Nu Shooz and "I can't wait" .... Great track ! 😊

[@McFlySwatter]

Two of the Human League's fantastic upbeat songs- "Don't You Want Me" and "(Keep Feeling) Fascination"😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@TryingToBeKind]

Such a smooth and melodic song with nice vocals...and I always loved that little twist...he's saying he cheated while they were apart "to fill a place of emptiness" but asking for forgiveness because he's "only human" (the same as so many songs by male singers), but then she comes back with "while we were apart, I was human too"! Such an ironic twist, using his own language. Not an all time great, but just a very nice, enjoyable song! Enjoyed your reaction too, James! ❤️✌🏻✌🏻❤️

[@MorrisB1971]

That fact that 35 years later this video and lyrics hit you like this is a testament to how great this song is!! The 80s was amazing!! So proud to have grown up in the 80s!! Greatest decade ever I swear!!

[@mcbeezee2120]

One of the best songs of those crazy 80s.

[@metallon1984]

such a simple but important message in this song! Let's all just be human!

[@dubcampbell2870]

I love you're doing these 80's hits and one hit wonders. This, Eddie Murphy,Dead or alive. Very cool. Thank you from an original 80's boy.

[@paul-Ess]

They aint a one hit wonder.Fascination and Don't you want me big hits.

[@dubcampbell2870]

@@paul-Ess Perhaps you should re-read how I phrased my comment. I was referring to his recent playing of 80's AND one hit wonders, which Eddie Murphy and Dead or Alive was. Don't be preaching the 80's to me, I'm the king!!!

[@paul-Ess]

@@dubcampbell2870 of wishful thinking! BOOM!

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Paul Ess AND one hit wonders Eddie Murphy and dead or alive

[@dubcampbell2870]

@@bobdillashaw4360 Thanks for having my 6 buddy!

[@loonylinn8824]

this song will never fade in a trillion years until the world will end

[@chris-rfs]

Great harmonies and REAL lyrics,brilliant.!

[@kathylutz948]

I love this one, too! Great 80’s memories for me. Danced to this a many high school dances!

[@michaelgrabner8977]

Human League´s dance club megahit was "Being Boild" in the 80ties...even those who didn´t knew Human League definitively knew that particular song back then.

[@AnalogstoyOfficial]

(Keep feeling) Fascination is an awesome upbeat synthpop song!

[@maryknight3405]

Thank you so much for getting to this one. I love this song. Saying your sorry and asking forgiveness is such a powerful thing. If we could just learn to apologize for the shortcomings we have as people, the world would be a better place. You just keep reacting to everyone you like.

[@GS-kx8wc]

Dont You Want Me by Human League is my very favorite song in history.

[@helloalexa5035]

A fire Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis production. 🔥 You can really tell.

[@jesusebelortuazon9847]

Yes that song is gold... certainly one of my favorites in the 80s ❤️

[@Wesker1984]

They're from my hometown (Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK). Awesome electronic sound, particularly early on. Being Boiled, Sound Of The Crowd, Love Action (I Believe In Love), Seconds, (Keep Feeling) Fascination and Night People are great tracks, among more but lists get long lol.

[@AnalogstoyOfficial]

Pioneering synth pop, Fascination was one of the first singles I ever bought. Go Sheffield 👍

[@markchawner1586]

Phil Oakley, the lead singer of the Human League, was born in Oadby, Leicester, England UK .... 🦊

[@caretaker158]

Human League... those harmonies... so rich and full, they were incredible. I remember hearing their song "Fascination" every time I went to the pool on base in Norfolk. $1 to get in and stay all day... the joys of being a Navy brat! Have to add... I always wanted to be Joanne Catherall (the brunette)... just thought she was so beautiful.

[@arladicey]

JB, you are doing a good job. You ARE only human. Do you, and we'll be with you on your journey. 👍😊

[@olivianazareno6129]

I’n glad to have experienced the ‘80s first hand! The music, the fashion.. so much fun!

[@stansolo4138]

Glad you're checking out Human League .... try " MIRROR MAN " Next Depeche Mode please .....

[@chris-rfs]

This is one i suggested,great eighties track,takes me back.

[@christychristina292]

Also another great band from this era was GOLDEN EARRING and their fabulous song TWILIGHT ZONE. It is known as being one of the first music videos that was filmed like a movie with an actual plot and story line, not just bands standing around singing. It's amazing.

[@shanl5117]

great reaction! thanks for reacting to this, im one of the ones that suggested this video and you did it! thanks so much, btw i watch your other reactions and enjoy them

[@chris-rfs]

The music was great and it was a fun time to be young in the 80s. There was more positiveness in the world and the music reflected this.I really want to be back there!

[@electromaniac1]

When they changed musical style from electronic to a more mellow sound. Great group that is still together. Maybe not releasing new music that often nowadays but once in awhile. Great choice.

[@patrickm2670]

The Cure , love song!

[@paulaKaa]

Another song from my playlist. Wonderful! I ❤ 80's

[@Musicology1975]

Real music.👍🙏

[@parkeydavid]

Try Bananarama "I Heard A Rumour" and anything from Chicago.

[@Dee-gx7yb]

Love this, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produce jam!

[@juliogeo2010]

This Song is pure Gold!!

[@4EClark]

I agree I think that "Don't you want me baby" is an even better song. The video is awesome and I love the way they told the story.

[@christychristina292]

James, please do their song DON'T YOU WANT ME. It was their 'smash' hit, this song "Human' was a hit but lesser so. Other song is much better in my opinion. It was everywhere in the 80s. A great song. And my high school basketball team used it to run out to at the beginning of each game- the crowd would go wild!

[@Ciclopea2]

There was an honesty about artists back in the day, they still were marketed in order to sell, but it was about their talent and what made them original and what they brought to the table as artists, nowadays mainstream music and artists look and sound too similar and lack creative freedom and what makes them "Human", they just follow trends.

[@qthelost]

I think you already did a Human League song "Don't You Want Me", but I don't remember if you did their song "Fascination." Great song!

[@MarkBrennan]

This was produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (SOS Band etc)

[@annesmith2259]

Open your Heart is a great one from these

[@Erikalynn1977]

Love this song... love you’re channel you just keep reacting don’t listen to others you have a lot of ppl who like the songs and the reactions you do ♥️

[@marymarin3277]

You tell them...this is your channel and people don't realize how many requests you get a day. It's impossible for u to get to all in a timely manner even. Subscribers like that you don't need!👍 Keep being u..that's most important!💜

[@weitzels5]

Was in college when this came out. :)

[@itsme_mandyp]

You were born too late. Being a teenager in the 80s was epic...🥰

[@sobmaz]

Oh come on JB! The whole world can enjoy your videos at the same time. We all know you are super human!

[@fldude46]

basia time and tide her voice will give you chills

[@chris-rfs]

Back to the great 80s when the music was real and so were the men and women! Nothing fake or false about the 80s! Fantastic.

[@Awall79]

Oh my goodness....another one that used to play every time my mom and I was walking through the mall back in the day. Those were those days.

[@JT-ok6re]

This song was Human League masterpiece!

[@Chalkster1]

Thanks for this luv these guys back in the day I had a crush on Joanne 👌

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"Shattered Dreams" by Johnny hates jazz

[@robovike]

Just going through your back catalog...sorry for the delay. This is my oasis. You got me on an island, thank you for your work.

[@marvinneil]

When you get a chance, look up Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Prolific song writers and producers who did this for Human League. They also wrote and produced for New Edition, Janet Jackson, Bobby Brown, and too many others to list.

[@MsLuvmusic81]

DEBARGE!!!! Time Will Reveal, I Like It, Love Me In a Special Way, Rhythm of the Night, Stay With Me

[@kayeaton1691]

One great artist

[@ClaireDeLune12]

Has to be one of the hottest singers of the 80s...

[@RenR70]

Written by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, great producers.

[@gacktkun1647]

I especially liked this song and video because at the time it was released, I thought of it as “Elegant” and “Classy”. 30 something years later, it still feels the same and the video is so dramatic, it can compete with today’s Music Video IMO.

[@britt31709]

I am so glad that you have a life. We are all human. You go as deep as you want to. I have seen a lot of reaction videos, but yours are the only ones that I subscribed to. Your insight and feeling is uplifting. I have a suggestion. Take a look at some enigma videos. They really make me feel at peace. Thanks.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"Pop goes the world" by Men without hats

[@MsLuvmusic81]

Loved this song and dont you want me baby ---this song was in a car insurance commercial lol

[@jameswaldron3681]

Check out "Together in electric dreams" 80's classic! :)

[@Fluffyone74]

If you haven't done so yet, please check out Eurythmics and their hits, Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This (which Marilyn Manson covered and you reacted to), and Here Comes The Rain Again. The female singer from that group, Annie Lennox went on to have a prolific solo career with such hits as Why, No More I Love Yous, and Walking On Broken Glass. Her voice on all of these songs will blow you away.

[@SamoanObsidian]

Omgosh and *KENNY LOGGINS- MEET ME HALF WAY soundtrack to OVER THE TOP* And you've got to see the film to the song as well.

[@Mark-zu6oz]

Great song! How about T'Pau - Heart and Soul or Bridge of Spies (my favorite)?

[@lovetodance]

My fave song in high school! 😁

[@lccoleman3]

The “MINNEAPOLIS SOUND”

[@sixstanger00]

Usually anything from the 80s/90s is a slam dunk. It was before the digital age, before autotune, before spectacle over substance, so artists had to rely on true talent to make it big. There was no "fake it til you make it" back then -- if you didn't have talent, you simply weren't going to make it.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"Lotta Love" by Nicolette Larson

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

B 52's "Love Shack"!!!

[@SpaceCattttt]

Best part of the song is when the girls sing. "I am just a man!".

[@johnfrancis1528]

Great to see another review from the Gold Standard of reviewers.If you really want to step outside your musical comfort aone, I's really like to see you review some music bu HOYT AXTON, specifically Speed Trap and Della and the Dealer. Both are fummy and I think you'd really enjoy them. To my knowledge no reviewer has taken Hoyt (RIP) on, and I think it's a shame. He was a great talent with a memorable voice.

[@autumnleaves240]

Love THIS! Their breakout hit Dont you want me Baby is an iconic 80s song Please react to Duran Duran: Ordinary World

[@emanonfox1709]

Oh JB, please please throw a curveball today and listen to The Smiths - How Soon is Now? One of the most impactful songs of this era!

[@scottswenson383]

One iconic 80's song I don't think you've done yet is West End Girls by The Pet Shop Boys...any list I'd make of the top 5 or 10 song of the 80's would absolutely have it on there.

[@ashleyschooneman2998]

Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross-Endless Love

[@billg5710]

FYI: More men wore makeup in 80's for show even if they were straight. This album was more soulful and funky produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis compared to previous songs that were Techno like Don't You Want Me. It was very popular in dance clubs as well as radio where everyone sang along on the dance floor.

[@BillGraper]

Definitely should check out AGAINST ALL ODDS (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW) by Phil Collins. You want an emotional song? Just the lyric "You're the only one who really knew me at all" makes me cry every time.

[@saoirse122]

I'm biased because it was my teen years but British 80's music was the best. Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Nik Kershaw, Howard Jones, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Tears for Fears and loads more

[@mjmmjm5370]

Another rabbit hole.......Duran Duran - Ordinary World

[@vendelayindustries]

Hope you'll react to some Pet Shop Boys some day; West end Girls, Suburbia, It's a sin, Domino dancing, So hard, Being boring, Can you forgive her? and many more classics. Love your reaction-videos. Keep up the good work.

[@tc9292]

Your right 80s artists were not frightened to do their own thing instead of today's artists not brave enough to do that.

[@adiarainfoster]

I always loved this song. But I didn't quite get what he was saying until I was much older lol. He's asking her forgiveness for sleeping with another woman. "I just needed someone to hold me." Now, being 44, I've learned that if they've done it once and you forgive them, they will do it again lol. Still love the song, but yea, I'll forgive the guy, then kick him out lol. And I certainly wouldn't be saying "I forgive you and I ask the same of you" as though I'm the one who did something wrong lol XD

[@timetravellingone]

Try "Heart like a Wheel" from them

[@itscrazyal]

I listened to this type of music for mainly one reason, the girls at the clubs where this music was played were INSANELY HOT lol. don't get me wrong, the music was great and i still listen to it today, but DAMN those clubs were the place to be lol

[@mizannwells8381]

Jam & Lewis best producers ever!

[@sinnombre4357]

Man, I knew the lyrics would get you going. Get it off your chest! ✊

[@punch6832]

Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode.