Human League - Don't You Want Me (1982) • TopPop

The Human League are an English electropop/synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. Initially an experimental electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commercial success with their third album Dare in 1981. The album contained four hit singles, including the UK/US number one hit "Don't You Want Me." The band received the Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982. Further hits followed throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, including "Mirror Man," "(Keep Feeling) Fascination," "The Lebanon," "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When."
The only constant band member since 1977 has been lead singer and songwriter Philip Oakey. Keyboard players Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh both left the band in 1980 to form Heaven 17. Under Oakey's leadership, the Human League then evolved into a commercially successful New Pop band with a new line-up including female vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley. Since the mid-1990s, the band has essentially been a trio of Oakey, Catherall and Sulley with various sidemen.
This single 'Don't You Want Me' reached #5 in the Dutch Top 40 on 30 January 1982.
This clip was first broadcast on 12 January 1982
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Broadcast date: 12 January 1982
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[@kimwright8768]

Who's Still Listening To This Beautiful Song From Human League Don't You Want Me In 2024 1981 Dare Album ❤🔥

[@geraldmoore4001]

I'm from sheffield, 72 years old, good times, great band, superb memories, !

[@Niki_Stefano]

🇧🇷 loves song ❤️

[@thetshawkeye1035]

I'm hypnotized by the ladies dancing

[@nerygonzalez759]

There make up Egyptian style are mesmerizing. Punk style

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Nothing is better than 80s synthpop, Human League are phenomenal

[@BeatlesFan1975]

Gary Numan, A Flock of Seagulls, The Cars, Devo, Animotion, Human League, Soft Cell, etc.....

[@marianomancilla1498]

😅😅ppp

[@eduardobazani1988]

​​@@BeatlesFan1975 alphavile, depreche mode, Erasure, yazoo.

[@CesarioAgado-ni4zg]

I WILL NEVER FORGET THE 80S .

[@paulinek9764]

Love Phil Oakey's baritone voice. The two girls add such glamour as well as their lovely voices. Well done Human League!

[@zapkvr]

Tenor

[@paulinek9764]

@@zapkvr No

[@hawthornselitelevel1220]

Wasn't there a third girl singer?

[@JohnHarbinger]

Agreed. The girls were so glamorous and dressed so elegantly.

[@vitriol18]

He's a tenor

[@yanglespoof]

Born in 2007, but god I wish I was born end 70's-80's to experience the music first hand

[@Bunsebr3nnt]

it is oke for us xD

[@eduardocruz4852]

L mejor musica

[@davidrule1335]

Nope, mid 60's. Then you could have experienced Nirvana.

[@4FRodrigo]

I wish I'd see more girls dancing like that. These girls dancing take me back to the 80's in a good way!

[@cmvr9138]

There's absolutely nothing like 80s music! FABULOUS! Real talent!

[@christineboumal4275]

What a good Time!!! Remembrance !!!😍😍

[@ramonescoto2294]

I was born in the 90’s but I agree

[@SamhainBe]

It was a wonderful time!

[@johnraina4828]

@@SamhainBe it was yes

[@Wham_Yogs_Wake_Me_Up]

Am I the only 2000s born kid here

[@Johnny_Ohio]

Best generation for music. They simply cant make great music like this anymore..anyone that grew up in the 80’s and 90’s knows what I am talking about.. those were the best days.

[@uncharted-desert-isle]

I was born in 1970 , I concur.

[@borntoclimb7116]

Agree

[@javiersoto651]

Absolutely true! I lived that wonderful time, in my adolescence and youth

[@robnelson6545]

It’s even better now with everything we listened to back then instantly available online. We had to go out and pay for cassettes back then.

[@distractionchannel4954]

You don’t listen to the 80’s...you FEEL it ❤️

[@jossanten4339]

One of the best dance songs ever made which still stuns me since more than 25 years

[@samrindge8042]

I love that Susan is grooving by herself at the end. She is a mood.

[@kal5571]

I wonder If I'm the only person on the planet still wanting "The Human League's" music in 2021!

[@06mrselfdestruct]

Nope, definitely not, I'm wanting it in 2022

[@jean04100]

no

[@arcief]

Mayo 2024

[@robertford7810]

Ah, my last year of comprehensives. Eighteen years old and it was a magical time. Music, fashions and simpler times. These two birds were lovely. Less bollocks to deal with as well.

[@michellevey9608]

Seriously, one of the very best songs ever!

[@allanbaagefeldt2320]

Right !

[@jaxes88]

I love them all but I have so much respect for Phil, he wears whatever he wants, does whatever he wants, and does a magnificent job at it.

[@paolaagueroLB]

Philip is very beautiful

[@saladin3277]

one of the best 80s songs ever made

[@Texaslawhorn]

In my opinion it is the best!

[@thisisajang]

That hair swishing by Susanne, oh my 😍😍

[@rossanahrossana2437]

Década de 1980, jamais haverá outra igual.Vivi intensamente, dancei loucamente.Como eu era feliz...Década maravilhosa.

[@glaucomadureira1567]

Peguei o finalzinho, sou de 88 mas msm assim acho as músicas de 70, 80 e 90 muito melhores que as de hj em dia

[@airtonfelixcardoso2948]

eu morava em pinheiros lembro

[@gustavoserrano4063]

👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎🍻

[@sidney3294]

Também fiz parte dessa magia inesquecível!

[@DontGoToHell]

Flee for refuge from eternal punishment. Why should you suffer forever for your sin? Your refuge is in Jesus Christ alone! Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[@pudsrus2]

Christmas No.1 from 1981 ...take me back there please 😢

[@pacoavila7784]

1981 - 1982. Let’s go back to the 80’s

[@jhonysdias3674]

Did they know they were creating icons of a generation? When I hear songs like this I always think like this. I love it

[@armelindoluizdecastrosobri3189]

Os anos 80 não foram uma outra época. Eles foram um outro mundo!

[@jeff-bg2fn]

You're perfectly right.

[@luizhenriques.s.1846]

Concordo plenamente, eu vivi nesse outro mundo, entre os meus 15 e os 24 anos, ouvi e curti lindas músicas, ritmos com sentido, não essas porcarias de hoje que só falam em igualdade de gênero, sexualidade e drogas.

[@ednafrutuososantos2653]

Perfeita definição!

[@vagnerazevedo2014]

Concordo plenamente.

[@teniatalento]

Siii un mundo sin caretas!!!!

[@cesarvarram9908]

a tall guy in high heels, wow!

[@MarilynFulo]

Just cant get enough.I love Philip in heels and Joanne in her eyes so terrific

[@PoppyMissy15]

Love Jo Callis' dancing behind the synthetizer 😊

[@bernardoseabaeltran2143]

2023 y esta cancion sigue siendo bellisima larga vida a los 80's👍😎

[@jpturner171]

Agreed!❤️

[@DontGoToHell]

Flee for refuge from eternal punishment. Why should you suffer forever for your sin? Your refuge is in Jesus Christ alone! Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[@robertjazz3613]

The way the girls dance is so enchanting

[@jacksdjfam]

Its the reason phil approached them in a club to ask them to join the band on tour. He said they stood out from everyone else

[@donnyg.1681]

Glam rock. Beautiful people making Beautiful music.

[@MrKaywyn]

Early '80's' pop music at its absolute best.

[@rogerevans3713]

This song was everyone's song. The ultimate love song!!!!

[@DennisScullyzenith7]

Great song, and the backup vocal ladies are sensational, today's ''divas'' cannot touch their class and sensuality...

[@goognamgoognw6637]

Class and sensuality. Oh, these two women are simply amazing, in character as well. Susan's dancing is so natural. I don't think i'll see more fine women in this age. These people even make me proud to be human which is rare. Civilization has gone to trash after the year 2000.

[@joedredd9979]

@@goognamgoognw6637 i agree with you

[@joefoley1480]

@@goognamgoognw6637 showing your age kid ha ha ha

[@frederickjohnpicarello1909]

Yeah watched the same Red Hair girl in another video she didn't look as good but here ??!!!.. she's bout to explode she so hot!

[@oprana185]

Ya its true

[@ignatiusanthony9298]

80's songs are fabulous.

[@handzam]

One thing I like to this song is the lyrics. It's meaningful, It has a story. Not only that you will dance to the melody but you will realize there's something between two lovers. They have to separate ways because the one needs to be free. Good thing this song went on top 1982 for 3 weeks in Billboard hot 100.Meaning, people that time like and love it very much.

[@patriciabelgrave8318]

Wish I could go back to the eighties, when the people were real and the music had meaning. Just reminiscing!

[@wolfgangortner4814]

I have been there IN THE EIGHTIES

[@vivaelbetis2086]

Clothing is better now

[@John_sbuilds]

@@vivaelbetis2086 its better now only in your Dreams

[@Eazau]

>Music had meaning

[@stevebaker8313]

Me too

[@cristianolacerda1030]

Alguém do Brasil curtindo esse som maravilhoso, clássico dos 80!? Definitivamente a melhor década da música!!

[@elavefelix1252]

Gato

[@alessandrotome1091]

Fala

[@paulojose6367]

Euuuuuu

[@moniquecortes5887]

Euzinha ❤❤❤

[@ruben6335]

Eu 🇦🇷 🤙

[@tonispengler4185]

THE BLOND LADY BEHIND...SHE DANCES NICELY..SHES IN HER OWN WORLD!haha

[@cazamilfs8945]

LOL🙃

[@jeremiah22222]

@@cazamilfs8945 drugs are real

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

@@jeremiah22222 maybe she's on lsd too

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

@@jeremiah22222 or crack

[@photosynthetics7865]

Mood during quarantine 🙌🏻😂

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

This 80s hits will never die...

[@emersonoliveira369_e_13]

Quem do Brasil esta ouvindo esta linda canção em 2021? Década de 80 uma década maravilhosa !!

[@claudetedomingues2192]

Eu 😀🥰♥️

[@raulalves11]

inicio dos anos 80, justamente na minha adolescência. Chique d+

[@emersonoliveira369_e_13]

Eu e a minha esposa adoramos a sonoridade dos anos 80

[@wolvewilson]

muito bom

[@iracimargastao9862]

Hoje 13:33 e viva nós cinquentão.

[@elisabethsauer347]

The keyboard-play impressed me always much!!

[@valdomirosoares9383]

Eu ainda estou ouvindo e ainda ouço de 81 a 2023. Human League ate hoje.

[@ALEXANDERMACNAMARA]

I love years 80'.

[@joselitorazon4033]

Those girls are slaying it with their dancing esp. the one wearing a red dress, she's absolutely gorgeous

[@SoulSeekers]

This group is incredible! Ahead of their time for sure!

[@msbcheet6041]

No doubt. And Phil's haircut style would definitely be rocked hard during that decade.

[@mandy721]

I was so young ....

[@ginocolella924]

Buonasera bellissima come i nostri tempi ricordi indelebili ballate in discoteca io la ascolto sempre ciao

[@chrisbush5965]

i was born in 1980. i was 2 years old. back in 1982! thanks! Mom for having me in the golden years!! of the 80s!! i am 42 years old in 2022! and this song. is 40 years old. now!!!❤❤❤

[@MaxRager80]

Yup born in April 1980.

[@chrisbush5965]

@@MaxRager80 Jan 1980 i am 43 now 😊

[@luisomarbedoya9125]

GREAT SONG, AND PHIL SINGS VERY WELL

[@bobballard3146]

Phil, you looked amazing.

[@TheFever77]

The 80's! What a time!

[@miketabsh1462]

From the good old younger days

[@ricardofreires1479]

Isso que é música, viva os anos 80

[@moniquecortes5887]

Viva 👏👏👏👏

[@adrianafernandes3966]

❤️👍

[@godaiyusaku524]

Look strepitoso, essenza degli anni 80... erano avanti di 50 anni!

[@rabick62]

What a great song.

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Yes Sir, out on the dancefloor and my feet never touch the floor. The 80's pure magic.

[@rossscott1922]

Hello 👋 Tim Briley

[@briancrouch4827]

shout out to listeners 2020. Anyone else here???????

[@walidfakhfakh3660]

you go down

[@evilma66otify]

Right now now now

[@LunaTricksTelevision]

of course!!!

[@user-mj3kk5e]

Here, 20th March 2020.

[@alburyfleiner4680]

Im here

[@Genisis429]

very dramatic fashion, its awesome.

[@peleador8856]

Bacán!⭐

[@raindog8684]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@joellecantu4595]

this is iconic

[@bradandhisbass3008]

I was living as a stoner like a pool room star. That much is True. God loves you John 3:16

[@lunes-1]

You were working in a cocktail bar when I meet you ⛱️🏖️👻

[@williamferrante322]

Just discovered these TOP POP videos, like opening a time capsule. Crisp sound AND videos!!

[@maxgrossmann1636]

Why a time capsule???? we are not in 1983?

[@cyrillewis9606]

I know right! These are great!

[@Texaslawhorn]

Isn't KZbin great!!!

[@dmer-zy3rb]

for music old music performances german channel "zdf hd" is even better.

[@franlooving4203]

Haven't seen this. They look great. I loved them in the 80s.

[@sabinekatjaschebur278]

Unglaublich....was für ein schöner Mann in High Heels...deshalb liebe ich die Achziger...

[@jgilc2691]

What great voices!

[@mr.fredsaid1894]

I play human league, devo, 80's rock on the bus. High schoolers luv it! 😎

[@fellsgames07]

I love Keep Feeling Fascination!!!❤

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

I once saw them live in concert. Fantastic.

[@marcosfazioni8899]

Lembrei-me dos meus 16 para 17 anos. Hoooo tempo bom que não volta mais!😩

[@steveoshow4832]

One of the very best Electric Pop songs of the 80s. HL really made a huge contribution and impact to Brit music😎👌

[@fabiolamadonna5277]

NOSSA COMO ELE ERA LINDOOOOOO❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosagoglia4649]

It sounds so good! They are not ugly

[@rozinetesousadossantos4371]

Que LINDOS🤩, a voz do Phil é uma arte, um dom, sem palavras....

[@soldout9616]

공감! 그리고 그는 정말 멋진 외모를 갖고 있습니다!

[@HigzyTeflon]

Oh wow... takes me back. It's a great track from the greatest decade of all time. 80's forever!

[@cullyx2913]

Watched this ,blew me away as a teen……music was so diverse in the eighties

[@robertcotgrave5920]

Can someone please knight this man. He is a icon and a legend. You make Sheffield proud. Big 👋 to Joanne and Susan. Stay safe and well.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

He's a socialist, and doesn't believe in things like that.

[@vladlempaleur987]

This song is amazing !

[@richardikin]

One of if my favourite bands, lovely people, fun and friendly. I will never accept a bad word said about them ever.

[@photosynthetics7865]

This will never not be amazing 🙌🏻

[@artepop2023]

Absolute masterpiece !

[@rickyaustin5164]

Still an awesome song in 2022

[@paulinek9764]

Agreed . One of the best.

[@NakordGarcia]

What a song, still echoing in my ears after 40 years!

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Wow talk about a time machine!!😂 Back to 1982 in a heart beat!!!💓 To the days we thought would last forever!💕

[@thisisajang]

Fun fact : Joanne and Susan's fathers give their permissions for their daughters to join the band because they thought Phil was more feminine than their daughters

[@washingtonbatista2962]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelshields7777]

He was a fruitcake and a drag queen, hehehe

[@halokakojelhalo6136]

@@michaelshields7777 he's not gay but yeah

[@pablobrad100]

@@michaelshields7777 whereas you're a he-man macho king of the galaxy?

[@michaelshields7777]

@@pablobrad100 I didn't say that, but at least I don't look like a fruitcake drag queen like he does, hehehe!!!

[@marcelocarvalho8427]

Listening in 2022!

[@atis9061]

Phillip you are the coolest and bravest straight dude!

[@c.t.9277]

MAKE MUSIC GREAT AGAIN!! LONG LIVE THE GOOD OL 80S!!

[@kpyng]

Hard to believe that Joanne Catherall and Susan Sully were still in school when they started out...

[@pauleyles9536]

l will be in tears when the Human League sweethearts ie Joanne and Susan and Phillip Oakey ofcorse. call it a day and stop making gr8 music. Because I have met my favourite band i.e. the Human League. And 5times in Joanne Catheralls case and with added plusses 1of which wasn't planned i.e. a 3 taxi back home 2my flat in Portsmouth where I live 2years ago from Brighton ather I've had met Joanne and gave Joanne loads of hand written love letters 2her And All started with 2Queen Joanne sweetheart on them ather Chess peaces ofcorse. And I had a 20mins chat with Joanne Catherall . And hopefully l will get 2meet up and chat up both of the Human League sweethearts ie Joanne and Susan and Phillip Oakey ofcorse. again . Ather my 17th Human League gig. And hopefully next time that l get 2meet up and talk to my all time hero's ie The Human League. I think that I will do my drum kit inpression 4them and ask them what they thr0 of it. I think that the song 1man in my heart is so Romantic and Susan Sulley sings the song 1man in my heart so beautifully. And I have been lucky Enough to tell Joanne and Susan the reason y I nickname them Queen ather Chess. And I also told Susan Sulley that l love the Human League single 1man in my heart. And I told Susan Sulley that l think that 1man in my heart should of got 2number 1. From Paul Eyles yr number 1fan 4ever xx Queen Joanne Catherall sweetheart

[@itwontcomeout5678]

Paul Eyles jesus you might need a Prozac

[@thisbambibites]

Paul Eyles Only death will do them part.

[@gabyhelffhrittz]

kpyng Yes, it is true, and when this presentation was recorded both had 19 ... and lots of makeup

[@Philmoscowitz]

What school?

[@jorgelins9774]

The best of the pop music and charm ,elegance, glamour,!! My generation was every thing!!!👏

[@katrinajones9016]

80s I miss you 😢 🔥❤️🔥

[@Semiam1]

This song came out when I was stationed in England. Great memories of the 80s

[@miguelantonioarauzabril7648]

Con apenas 17-18 años disfrutamos al máximo esas melodías... Buena música que recuerdos tan hermosos... Ahora tengo 57 y sigo oyendo esa maravillosa música...gracias ...

[@phuocvo7823]

Same same but différent

[@esmeg9556]

Oh! His voice! 😍

[@osvaldomenezes9042]

Very good

[@marcelomorelos5329]

Excelente Tema, estos Temas valen escucharlos Siempre, Jamas Pasarán se Moda los 80/90 son Años Inolvidables , Siempre en Mi Mente estará esta Hermosa Música!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍👌👌👌☺☺☺☺

[@alinemilton1046]

This song is amazing.the singers have done a good job and the music is super !!!

[@christinabeasley600]

One of my all-time favorite song's and band, human league are fantastically amazing!💖

[@yelenagonzalez699]

I loved him

[@geraldthesaint5457]

When sound and vision and content are unbeatable. OAKEY is just beautiful, timeless. The girls superb. Top of youth. They will always be exquisite.

[@ismaliprt]

nice song