Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science REACTION

[@jamescockings6852]

The old guy who kept shouting “SCIENCE” was actually a scientist himself and called Magnus Pike and was known on British TV back in the 70’s and 80’s.

[@jamescockings6852]

Thomas Dolby had several minor hits but his other big hit was called Hyperactive.

[@DazzleMonroe]

Magnus was a legend

[@robertfoster1665]

When he visited the states, people kept coming up to him yelling “Science”

[@maryedwards8307]

Wow! That’s interesting. Thanks ❤️🇨🇦

[@KyleS3m3noff]

There's a great clip out there with Dolby explaining Pike's odd delivery on that particular "She blinded *ME* with science!". When they were recording the lines, Pike kept hitting the "me!" part hard instead of "science!". When Thomas asked him why, he replied matter-of-factly "Dolby, it would be quite something if SHE were to blind ME with science!".

[@cbording]

He wrote some of the poppiest lyrics of all time here. Every time since 1982 that i misplace something, I sing out loud: "I don't believe it! There she goes again! She's tidied up, and I can't find anything!"

[@kh1056]

Thomas Dolby is amazing! Not only does he sing he is also a renowned producer who has worked with Foreigner, Def Leppard, Prefab Sprout, Joni Mitchell, Belinda Carlisle, etc! I personally think his Astronauts and Heretics album is the best but honestly all of his work is amazing!

[@gsprings43]

That astronauts and heretics i am sure is the one eddie van halen made a appearance on

[@jarichards99utube]

Hey Kate... YES...!!! to that. 😊

[@maximan4363]

Yeah, he was pretty amazing!!! Yes this was '82 I think - I was 12 years old and reading about Black Holes, Quantum Mechanics, String Theory - thank you Disney! No Rush were still pretty fecking amazing. He really kicked off with Hyperactive - that track was awesome!! Peace my Friend!

[@BrenJen86]

Haven’t heard this song in a minute. Your correct that there weren’t really any other songs like it at the time. Dolby’s techno synth sounds were pretty innovative.

[@scatton61]

I always thought that Einstein A GoGo from Landscape was a similar tune. Not that it sounded the same but in the same genre kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-bm4OgbsySea8

[@KyleS3m3noff]

Thomas was like a mad scientist - he made his own synths in his teenage years, released several cult classic albums (was never quite mainstream enough for a large audience to "get" him) and then went on to pioneer so many fields in music and tech. As far as songs go, this was his biggest hit - but the tune he created that MOST people would know is actually the classic Nokia polyphonic ringtone. He didn't write the tune, but he invented the tech and then converted the song to it. If you're old enough, you know the one.

[@ffjsb]

Thomas Dolby is highly underrated.

[@surlechapeau]

Met Thomas Dolby at a Thompson Twins concert 4/16 84. He graciously gave me his autograph. Reflex opened. First time I saw band using wireless microphones! (Thompson Twins)

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Wow, I'd love to have met Thomas Dolby! I did get to meet the Thompson Twins the first time they played Columbus. After the show we took them out clubbing and to an all night diner when the club closed. They were very down to earth people, great to talk to. And I love Reflex! Hurt and Politics of Dancing are both real favorites of mine. I wonder if anyone has reacted to their stuff. I'll have to check!

[@mojomusica.0169]

Reflex did "The Politics of Dancing" and that was a banger. Thanks for reminding me.

[@surlechapeau]

@@mojomusica.0169 you're welcome

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

This is what was great about the 80’s. We got so much experimental and creative music instead of today’s bunch of autotuned bullshit not even written by the artists.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@mikeferraro8917]

There’s another version that doesn’t end so suddenly….it goes on with some drums a bit longer…but definitely a one of a kind song!

[@BeachBumZero]

Thomas Dolby created his own unique sound and he stuck with it and had a full lifelong music career. Have to admire that!

[@TheRedWaltz24]

"Let Me Go" By Heaven 17 should be added to your 80's reaction list. An amazing song from that time period, with various elements. Also, "Puttin' On the Ritz" cover by Taco is a crazy 80's take on a classic song... it is wonderful.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Huge Heaven 17 fan here, Let Me Go is a must hear!

[@marklehuray1091]

Any Heaven 17 song will do loved their music.

[@AdrianDeVore]

Penthouse and Pavements, We don't need (this fascist groove thing), and Temptation.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Heaven 17's "Let Me Go" is an absolute smasher! A strong 3rd endorsement, here! Thanks for recommending.

[@AnAdorableWombat]

Oh yes, one of my favs by Heaven 17.

[@esmeraldapooner751]

I cracked up so hard when this song came out when I was a teen. He basically fell in love with the girl for her brains over her good looks. It's hard to find a man like that.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

There's a few of us men around who believe brains and personality are more important than looks. I prefer a woman who's intelligent and has a wonderful personality that would stimulate my mind and soul versus a woman who's only window dressing that could only stimulate a man physically.

[@esmeraldapooner751]

@@roya.cathcartjr.5042 That is great to hear and the song is lots. Of fun

[@Bozers24]

You can really tell this was an 80s song. That was the decade that MTV started so a lot of musicians thought outside the box to make videos.

[@michaelcoffey8669]

One of the best 80's songs. Unique, weird, catchy, wonderful. I can't believe you haven't gotten to this song before now!

[@doplinger1]

Love Thomas Dolby! He has a lot of great songs, but no doubt this was his biggest hit, it's an earworm like "Whip It".

[@neilt8863]

Thomas Dolby is amazing! Michael Jackson loved this song so much he met with Dolby a few times hoping he would write something for his next album (Thriller). Dolby wrote Hyperactive for the project but it never came about. Dolby recorded it himslf and it's brilliant! He also played in David Bowie's band at Live Aid.

[@deelawson4551]

Loved the 80s! This song was quirky kinda like Shock The Monkey-Peter Gabriel and so many others(videos were new then so a lot of crazy weird videos came out,lol) but it was all good 😁 Keep On Rockin'

[@PatagonianWarrior]

good analogy. By the Way, "Shock the Monkey" would still be a gem to be reacted by Jayvee. Not done Yet!

[@TammyBeth1015]

Shock the Monkey is much more serious, but yes, weird in a similar sense. A few of Gabriel's songs were. But it - along with Big Time and Sledgehammer - would make great subjects for a reaction.

[@blackcoffy83]

I didn't hear this song until years later since I was born in '83. I've always thought this was a quirky and fun song. Another good song from Thomas Dolby is Hyperactive!

[@xoxxobob61]

The Video for "Hyperactive" is nuts too !

[@paulsheedy4650]

I loved this type of music during the 80's, and I still do. As Nick Rhodes once said he was more into Art n Roll than Rock n Roll. I think this applies.😀📀🎶❤️

[@sixpakshaker88]

He pretty much invented the sound of the 80s. Not to mention Ring Tones.

[@naytonestew7202]

Thomas Dolby's first album, The Golden Age of Wireless, is really fun.

[@rogeroran2911]

Hyperactive is another song of Thomas Dolby worth listening to.

[@flatebo1]

As are "I Scare Myself" and "Dissidents".

[@ohfour-seven6228]

You are right, when this song came out, no one had heard anything quite like it and it was a pretty big hit on top 40 radio. Thomas Dolby was one of the first all electronic musicians in the 80's but he always had a real human touch to his music. His song, May The Cube Be With You, with George Clinton (of Funkadelic/Parliament/Atomic Dog fame) is a very funky song. I'd also suggest listening to The Flat Earth, I Love You Goodbye, and I Live In A Suitcase. Thomas Dolby is one of the greats! Also a must hear is One of Our Submarines.

[@gsprings43]

He was kinda like howard jones with the all synth production,,,they both are brits too

[@CLRoess]

My favorite part is when that professor dude says “SCIENCE”! 😀

[@reallife7235]

Howard Jones - "No one is to blame" - check that

[@benshafer5198]

Brings back so many memories of around 1982. Should’ve listened to the extended version with the lengthy percussion jam at the end. Great dance track! Check out One of Our Submarines. ✌️

[@descendantoffools9767]

One Of Our Submarines is my favorite of his songs.

[@xoxxobob61]

@@descendantoffools9767 Fantastic song that I still play in my car !

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

Weirdest song of my youth but I just adored it featuring the real scientist Magnus Pyke

[@Eowyn187]

This will always be one of the coolest songs from the 80s. When I'm in a happy place Ima hear this along with Men At Work, Tears For Fears, Peter Gabriel, etc. Esp on a long drive.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

The guy that shakes Dolby's hand when he came in and appears throughout the video was eccentric ( and famous at the time ) Magnus Pyke who , it seemed , was NEVER off UK tv screens in the early 80s - he was probably more famous than Dolby lol

[@sarahjane8146]

The dance mix of this song is killer.

[@timwhitnell7145]

I wasn't really into the quirky techno stuff like this when I was a teenager in the late 1970s and early '80s but I always quite liked this particular song and like it even more now.

[@rb7007]

I loved this song back in the day. Has a Funk sound to it! Me and my friends used to sing it at school....in class! 😂 80s UK Pop music was the best!

[@JPMadden]

I can remember goofing around in junior high science class and singing this song nearly 40 years ago.

[@rklrkl64]

Thomas Dolby's work is great - his other big hit (equally catchy as this one) was "Hyperactive!". It's worth checking out his Wikipedia entry - he's a truly multi-talented artist.

[@Serai3]

LOL, this is so typically 80's. Every music video came off as some kind of hallucinatory opera, all sorts of weird happenings that usually had little to nothing to do with the song. This one shares the song's subject of "science", but goes in a really crazy, silly direction. Like I said, typically 80's. :D:D:D P.S. This song always makes me want to do the Robot dance!

[@davidwalker683]

He is a great artist and innovative,, this is a great track from my youth.

[@deadzone5389]

I love that you were sad that it was over. The ending makes more sense when you're listening without pauses. Thomas Dolby is a technology and studio genius. In the '80s synth pop era he was extremely creative and a few levels above most of his peers. Hyperactive! and One of Our Submarines are other great songs to check out from this period. His later music had a much more organic feel even though it was still very much synth-based. Check out Prefab Sprout's album Steve McQueen (US title - Two Wheels Good). It's an amazingly lush album, and probably Thomas Dolby's greatest achievement as a producer and master of the recording studio. Dolby retired from recording music in the '90s to develop a career integrating music and computers. He consulted for Microsoft early on and started a company that made a music "engine" for websites and cell phones. All of his technological advances didn't do much for him financially -- until he found his fortune selling ringtones a $1 - $2 apiece to early cellphone users, where his engine was installed in about 1/3 of all devices.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

1 year before this album. Foreigner hired Tom Dolby and Mutt Lange to work on the bestselling album 4. After that album, TD worked on his solo album. He invited Mutt Lange to sing backing vocals in this song. This was 1982. A 40 year anniversary 🎂 Great modern rock song. 🎹 The next year, 1983, Def Leppard fired producer Tom Allom and hired Mutt Lange. He brought Thomas Dolby to program and play keyboards. 🎹. 1 year later, The Cars hired Mutt Lange to become the producer. In his house, the late Ric Ocasek and TD listened to The Cars demos, which would land in their bestselling album Heartbeat City. RIP Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr.

[@stevepearce4803]

The 80's were a hell of a drug. Born in 66 i grew up listening to the most epic music ever made.

[@taniaPBear]

Yes, very innovative song at the time, it wasn't an instant favourite for me then, but it grew on me over time. Love it now. Great reaction.

[@smfmnoneya9134]

This song was even weird when it came out...but it sticks with you.

[@taliahh25]

I loved that the radio stations and MTV played this all the time!❤️

[@reallife7235]

Try "hyperactive" from Dolby next. Another good one especially with the band and the girl singing.

[@mrloverman75]

Classic. I remember this from MTV in the 80’s

[@matthewrandom4523]

I LOVED this song ... 40 years ago :-)

[@DazzleMonroe]

Thomas Dolby has a house not far from me. He's a proper innovator.

[@DJHolte]

Oh man, this one used to fill the dance floors back in the day.

[@AnAdorableWombat]

Thomas Dolby is a beast! Utterly underrated!

[@Carl-G]

I love the odd synth sounds in the track :P + in most 70's/80's tracks. Talking about synth sounds :D 'Kraftwerk - The Model' is worth a listen to(it's just AMAZING) :P

[@gsprings43]

i live in charlotte NC,back in 83,they played this on the local r&b station(wpeg),,,can imagine it charted on the r&b charts

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Thomas Dolby "One Of Our Submarines" & "Airwaves"

[@Sonnie0325]

I remember this song - it takes me way back! It's been a while since I've heard it. Thomas Dolby was quite innovative for that time.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Thomas Robinson - he got the nickname "Dolby" because he was always messing around with the Dolby sound equipment, equalizers and mixing boards that were starting to be a huge thing in the early 80's. He was an experienced studio musician and worked on so many albums in spite of a short solo career. He went on to found Beatnik software which was used to stream music over the internet - a great, eclectic career.

[@chronomatt6990]

This significant song was one that helped usher in new wave music to pop radio.

[@DiscoTimelordASD]

It makes me wonder how many different music genres and sub genres were created, died or even combined to create the music of the 80's. There's just no shortage of variety!

[@stack_of_records]

From Dolby - Europa and the Pirate Twins... My fav. He is a synthesizer wizz and also done movie scores.

[@paularobertsofficial]

Super fun... kooky.. and anything goes. The 80s in a nutshell. x

[@michaellynch5254]

Hey all of you older people you guys remember the movie weird science? I used to freaking love that movie.

[@mangerinegirl]

This has to be one of the weirdest songs from my childhood. I remember watching the video on MTV over and over trying to figure it out (I was like 8). So creative!

[@mjmmjm5370]

Yes......this was one of those unique, quirky songs that we loved back then lol!!!

[@markusandergard6925]

I recommend "Screen Kiss". Not only completely different, and Dolby's finest, but also one of the most beautiful songs over all.

[@astroteech]

I was a physics undergrad when this came out. It so fits my current situation. I'm 67 and a university physics lecturer. Oh yah!

[@gpal86]

The whole album was great.

[@kerrijohnson2303]

Thomas Dolby..the genius father of the original midi ringtones and brain behind early Nokia cell phone tech! He’s cool!

[@shericampbell-husband2528]

Easily one of the catchiest, most addictive songs of the 80s!

[@patdonnelly9392]

This song brings back great memories of crazy fun parties! Oh, how I miss the 80's!!!

[@darrendixon3191]

Dude, I really like how you broke this down. No other reactors do this. I was young when this came out and you are exactly right, nobody was doing this sound and that hook was amazing then. It sounded so good, and the base with new stereo equipment back then, made this bang. This was a new sound for dance also. We jammed our asses off in the clubs. I like how you do original recordings also. The production is so much better than live. thanks bro, keep it up.

[@simonsingh169]

This maan Thomas Dolby Is a Musical Genius....

[@netcruzer8086]

13 in 1981, I am so glad I was an '80s teenager!!!

[@AndreVlaamsValle]

For me it always sounded like a funky version of Gary Numan's "Cars" mixed with the synths of Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock"

[@williamscoggin1509]

I'm 65 and it makes me feel like I'm in my twenties again. 👍🏻

[@richardvincelette9741]

Music Videos back in the early days of MTV were lighthearted and fun.

[@tdali8347]

Yes! You're right. When I first saw this video in the early 8os there was nothing like it.

[@juliejeanable]

And the memories come flooding back lol.

[@LaraCroft]

awww my beloved 80s music... great song,, great era

[@lilyraiyne9225]

Never heard of this before but it was interesting!

[@rosem2896]

Great song Jay🌹♥️

[@mkmstillstackin]

Thanks for doing this! Man, does this take me back to the early days of MTV. I remember my older sister (High School), and I (middle school) just sitting around all-day, waiting for the next cool videos to come on from guys like Thomas Dolby, Depeche Mode, U2, The Cure, Duran Duran, Real Life, Flock of Sea Gulls, Peter Gabriel, Thomson Twins, etc., and countless others. Man, were those the days and where did the time go? Thomas Dolby's "Hyperactive" is also a good one.

[@jarichards99utube]

GREAT Choice, an 80s-CLASSIC...!!! Also a Great choice for ROAD-MUSIC when you are crusin' Down The Open Road... 😊😊😊

[@kathyembley455]

She’s poetry in motion…❤️

[@AndICanTalk2]

Super unique song. Glad to see you enjoy it so. Great reaction.

[@jillgehrke7262]

Ah, now this song will be stuck in my head for the rest of the night!

[@Shrykespeare]

Jay, Thomas Dolby is one of the most undersung artists in music history. He's a producer, an engineer, a freaking WIZARD when it comes to sound. And, oh, by the way... the ability to download music on a cell phone? Thomas Dolby invented that. (No kidding.) "She Blinded Me With Science" was his one big hit in the U.S., which causes many people to brand him as a one-hit wonder, but that's an unfair title, and he has much better songs (not that this is bad, it still rocks!). Check out "Hyperactive!" for some frenetic energy, "I Love You Goodbye" for a sweet, bluesy love song, "Budapest By Blimp" for a soulful bit of heart-rending nostalgia, and "Airhead" for some upbeat, catchy snark. Thomas is one of my idols. I hope he becomes one of yours too.

[@psla6595]

I've met Mr Dolby a couple of times lovely bloke. His videos are always entertaining check out videos for Europa, Field Work, Airwaves, Dissidents, I Love you Goodbye, and Toad Lickers. Many others as well. Cheers for commenting on this great artist.

[@MarkTitus420]

I remember after this came out I was a young teenager white guy dating a black chick, who was actually beautiful, but she LOVED this song. Reminds me of her to this day. She was from somewhere in the Caribbean, I forget where...he name was Dominique.

[@carollittle1059]

The video was great, huge hit!!

[@peterhayden7136]

Thomas Dolby is awesome

[@tamyrajones9566]

My high school band did this song for one of our dance routines in 1985

[@lisemzarate4029]

Adore this song😎

[@23chiffy]

The beat is fire

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

There's a 5-minute-plus longer version of "She Blinded Me With Science" that doesn't end so abruptly and has the drumbeat fade out over 30 seconds or so. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF7FlmWKrd9sjdE

[@markwestaway7207]

Seriously infectious groove. Didn't really go for it at the time, but really enjoy it now.

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

I'm so glad you finally got around to this one. I knew you would enjoy it 😀. You missed your decade J. you were meant to live in the 80's. glad that music is something that lives on for generations to enjoy!

[@dalebaker9109]

An interesting song from back in the day. I am sure I hear the wonderful Fairlight in this. Very enjoyable. Not heard this for around 30 years. The old guy, was a scientist who appeared on a lot of programmes on British Tv in the 70’s and early 80’s the wonderfully mad Magnus Pyke. I read a few books by him. Died age 83 in 1992. Glad you love it Jay.

[@jfiorello68]

Definitely listen to the song outside the video, not only for sound quality but for a bit more interesting ending 🙂

[@bobschenkel7921]

One of those 80's songs that are just better with the MTV video. Every time.

[@mikecaetano]

Science! Heh, takes me back to high school. Another choice track from that album is "Europa and the Pirate Twins".

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Elvis Costello "Watching The Detectives"

[@CBGB_1977]

Check out Thomas Dolby’s CV. It’s insane! He literally is a genius and has invented amazing things! Oh! Another fun Thomas Dolby song / clip : “Hyperactive “. It’s a trip!

[@amandagraham4254]

I was a teenager in the 80's. I remember it well. Seeing it through New eyes. I'd say it's like if Leonard, Sheldon, Raj and Howard went back in time!! Lol. Big Bang Theory guys! 😆🤣😂