This 80s Band Had 5 Hits…Why Does Everyone Mistake Them as a One Hit Wonder?

This 80s Band Had 5 Hits…Why Does Everyone Mistake Them as a One Hit Wonder? | Professor Of Rock

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Up next New Wave 80s duo Wang Chung tell the story of writing one of the quintessential pop culture hits of the 80s. singer Jack Hues was worried about using the band’s name in the chorus of the song thinking it would be cheesy instead it became a part of the lexicon of the decade. The catchphrase of the 80s. Everybody Have Fun Tonight (everybody Wang Chung Tonight ) with a video that now has to have a warning on it do to it’s whacky cinematography that could cause medical issues, the story behind a song that takes you back to the best of the 80s as both Jack Hues and Nick Feldman relate the making and recording of the song that would make them a permanent part of 80s lore.
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It’s time for another episode of our series revelations where featured artists reveal rare stories about their greatest songs.
On this installment of Revelations, we go behind a #2 hit that added a new catchphrase to our culture. While the #1 hit that week added a new expression or dance to the culture in Walk Like An Egyptian, by the Bangles. Wang Chung’s everybody have fun tonight Everybody Want Chung tonight? became a mainstay in our cultural vernacular the both member of the duo, Jack Hues and Nick Feldman tell how they crafted the pop hit and how producer Peter wolf talked them into keeping their band name in the chorus and how they came up with the iconic music video. It’s a compelling story. As we go into this episode, I want to thank our sponsor Zenni Eyewear I’m wearing my ____________pair today, you can go to their website and design your own and have delivered to your door Just go to Zenni.com choose your style and put in you prescription. You’ll love it. Here;s the story of Everybody have fun tonight
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@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

POLL: What is your pick for the most "80s" song of the 80s? A song that defines the decade?

@loucorreia6142 Жыл бұрын

Everybody Wants to Rule the World is the first one that came to mind.

@maxaroni15 Жыл бұрын

🥇I Love Rock & Roll- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 🥈Let’s Dance- David Bowie 🥉Let’s Go Crazy- Prince & The Revolution

@Lam_3-22-23 Жыл бұрын

I would have to break the 80's into 3 definitive sections: Early- Break My Stride (Matthew Wilder) Mid- Dancing on the Ceiling (Lionel Richie) Late- Much too Young to Feel this Damn Old (Garth Brooks) That decade started out so well, but wore me out.

@edwardwood3622 Жыл бұрын

Homosapien - Pete Shelley RIP Baby don’t forget my number - Milli Vanilli Let’s go all the way - Sly Fox Mexican Radio - Wall of Voodoo Heart and Soul - T’Pau Living in video - Trans-x

@stephenbrown4211 Жыл бұрын

Don’t You Want Me -Human League Our House -Madness Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Livin On A Prayer Gimme All Your Lovin

@maxcactus7 Жыл бұрын

For those who are too young to have experienced the 1980s in person, including this fantastic, uplifting dance hit, I can't tell you how much great fun you missed out on! For those who were fortunate enough to have enjoyed this during it's debut and heyday, cheers to you Gen-X brothers and sisters! The great news is, the amazing music of the 1980s is still available to us all, and now we get the backstories to go with it thanks to the POR!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I am a junior in high school right now, and every single day to help relieve stress I have so much fun talking to various teachers around the school about what songs/records/albums they remember being mesmerized by when they were younger. I had some teachers tell me they loved this song when they were younger. A majority of them watched and listened to Casey Kasem, while one remembers having the television on and watching MTV’s first moments at 12:00 a.m. on August 1, 1981. I wanna shoutout to these teachers for giving me a “virtual time machine” back to the coolest decade ever. Now, if only we could go back for real…

@maxcactus7 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Great to hear, Lilly! Music is one of the few magical glues that can unite people of different ages, language, cultures, etc. My kids have turned me on to some of today's great music and they grew up listening to a lot of my favorites. Keep sharing and encouraging your teachers & friends to share their musical treasures.

@charleyanne Жыл бұрын

Exactly on all points! This proud Gen-X'er only listens to that music, along with the 70's. I have XM & I haven't even turned my radio on in 10+ years. I do listen to other things on XM but it's mostly 80's music.

@charleyanne Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 wow, so glad to hear your love for music at your age!! Hopefully that sticks with you & you do something with it (play an instrument, sing, write... anything in the industry).

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@maxcactus7 My mantra is that music heals your soul, and it’s my advice for all my peeps at school! Nothing’s gonna stop me now!

@spddiesel Жыл бұрын

My favorite part of the album version is during the breakdown, you can hear a backup singer belting out "can you tell me what a Wang Chung is?" That said, "To Live and Die in L.A." is my favorite song of theirs.

@danmontie6367 Жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best soundtrack albums ever made. Watching that movie, it’s hard to imagine any other music. Also, it’s one of the greatest undiscovered movies ever made. Literally everyone you see went on to do many other movies and TV shows you’ve enjoyed.

@spddiesel Жыл бұрын

@@danmontie6367 right? First movie for Gus Grissom 😉

@davej.meister5421 Жыл бұрын

Wang Chung dictates the sound a guitar makes, according to BOTH Jack Hues and Nick Feldman.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They’re not alone. I’ve been asking the same thing! Someone demonstrate to me how you do the Wang Chung!

@davej.meister5421 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I gave you a based answer.

@Rambam1776 Жыл бұрын

I keep getting older and life keeps getting worse, but this channel is good for my mental health. Reminds me of better times and certainly better music.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I’m right there with you, Andrew!

@j.t.f.1571 Жыл бұрын

I was born in the mid 1990s, so I completely missed the 80s. I did see Wang Chung live this past August as part of the Lost 80s Live tour. They had no business sounding as good as they did! They shared the concert with 8 other artists at that concert, all of which were amazing, but I wouldn't mind seeing Wang Chung do a full concert on their own.

@davidh3726 Жыл бұрын

Like so many songs of that time, it had a way of picking you up and energizing your spirit. Wang Chung has always been a favorite!

@Elwaves2925 Жыл бұрын

I agree except that I prefer Dance Hall Days to this but Everybody have fun is still a great song.

@bostonphotographer20 Жыл бұрын

I was a hardcore metal head in the 80s, but loved this song because of that upbeat feel. Don't tell my mates from then.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It is another feel good bad mood killer. Lately, Adam has been putting a big smile back on my face with his videos on these classics! At the beginning of this week I was feeling down a lot, and Adam talking to Cindy on Wednesday made me start smiling!

@davidh3726 Жыл бұрын

@@Elwaves2925 Dance Hall Days is what got me listening to Wang Chung to begin with! 😀

@glennyates2194 Жыл бұрын

If there were only ten 80s songs, "Everybody have fun tonight" would be one of them. Classic tune.

@ponzo1967 Жыл бұрын

Today's world needs these feel good songs. It's one of those songs that gets me looking back on the 80's with a smile.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

For sure! We need songs like this to pull us from the madness of political violence, racism, and Elon Musk being a douchebag. A little Wang Chung tonight wouldn’t hurt at all!!!

@catofthecastle1681 Жыл бұрын

These songs erupt out of brainless times! Everyone who was influential in choosing hits was high on coke! And it might have been to distract us from noticing we had just voted for the people who would be the architects of today’s political meltdown!

@ponzo1967 Жыл бұрын

@@catofthecastle1681 I would argue the political decline goes back to LBJ then Nixon. After protesting Vietnam, Civil rights, and a generally harsh political environment in the 60'sand70's the 80's were about getting on with life. We were living through the Cold war, high interest rates, ass whoppings as a child, and an up and down economy but we managed to celebrate life in spite of those things. There were socially conscious songs in the 80's like Everybody wants to rule the world, Born in the USA, We are the world, etc but also Celebration by Kool and the Gang. Entertainment existed in nearly every generation, with the 80's there were many new sounds evolving and I think that's what made some of it so playful. Life is hard and that kinda goes without saying so it's important to create another side to that. Sorry you don't enjoy and appreciate it.

@albertornelas2562 Жыл бұрын

To be sure I liked “Everybody have Fun” and “Dance Hall Days” but the “To Live and Die in LA” is one of my favorite albums and movies of all time. I was in high school experiencing both were indescribably great!!!!

@cyncty666 Жыл бұрын

I had to Live and Die in LA on cassette in my car and played it like crazy!!!

@danielpellish4299 Жыл бұрын

And "Wake up, Stop dreaming" was sooo much better than "To live and die in LA"

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@billkeithchannel Жыл бұрын

That was the first movie they scored. They did a great job and wrote a memorable theme song to go with the standard movie orchestrated music.

@fredstriker2042 Жыл бұрын

Agree, outstanding movie, and the Soundtrack is otherworldly

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

After showing my son To Live & Die in LA he was hooked on Wang Chung. Loves Synth pop

@christopherallen9580 Жыл бұрын

you're a cool mom!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Teaching your son REAL music.

@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын

@@christopherallen9580 😂

@johneoff707 Жыл бұрын

I love the scene from Cheers with Frasier walking into the bar for his bachelor party when he quotes the chorus to represent the upcoming events of the party. What a great scene!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It was really genius.

@dukecraig2402 Жыл бұрын

I remember the night it aired, that was hilarious. Fun fact that's a connection, Daphne from Frasier, she was in the movie To Live and Die in LA that Wang Chung did the music for.

@johneoff707 Жыл бұрын

@@dukecraig2402 I did not know that tidbit of trivia.

@dukecraig2402 Жыл бұрын

@@johneoff707 Yea, she plays one of the sexy girls that hangs around Willem Defoe's character and his one of his henchmen, I think she dies in the end to, she's hot as f%&k in it to, I'm sure there's snips from the movie with her in them you can find here on KZfaq, take a look it'll be worth it, trust me, she doesn't wear much in most of her scenes.

@metalacop Жыл бұрын

One of the funniest lines ever on a hugely funny show.

@floatthecreek Жыл бұрын

Wang Chung , Chinese for yellow bell, is why I married my wife of 36 years. It was a hit when we met. It wasn't the song Wang Chung so much it was Dance Hall Days. We still love that song. All these years and I still get a little misty eyed when I hear it. Mary Jane I love you babe!

@maxaroni15 Жыл бұрын

“Everybody Have Fun Tonight” was on my list for top party songs of the 80’s you asked for the other day. That and “Dance Hall Days” were definitely 2 of the most feel good hits of any decade, in my opinion. “To Live And Die In L.A.” and “Let’s Go” were also great songs.

@dianevanderlinden3480 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I lived in a place called Delray at the time. Of course, we changed the lyric of' Live and Die in LA' to LIve and Die in Delray, as we did with 'Don't Stop Believing'...'just a Delray girl'...fun times.

@maxaroni15 Жыл бұрын

@@dianevanderlinden3480 That's hilarious. I live near a Delray Beach. 🎶🤣

@dianevanderlinden3480 Жыл бұрын

@@maxaroni15 Our Delray Beach was named after a neighborhood in Detroit. There's a Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia. We used to call ours Dullray, because it was a small seaonal town, with an agricultural area out west and a downtown that closed up half the year. Now it's totally the opposite. We're probably talking about the same Delray.

@maxaroni15 Жыл бұрын

@@dianevanderlinden3480 Dullray Beach🤣, Florida just north of Boca Raton in Palm Beach.

@dianevanderlinden3480 Жыл бұрын

@@maxaroni15 the one and only lol

@joshuavanderzee1786 Жыл бұрын

The moment you said the band's name was in the chorus and gave a warning about the video, i knew it had to be Wang Chung, awesome episode like always, i really like your channel, it's the best :-)

@barrybayless3105 Жыл бұрын

Another great revelations song and interview from the Professor! Thank you so much for the stories behind these songs that I grew up with and still love to this day.

@BreetaiZentradi Жыл бұрын

A few years back I picked up the complete Wang Chung discography. From early on "Holding Back the tears" and late in their careers "The Warmer Side of Cool" both deserve to be number one hits.

@gansosmansos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including 2x the adorable snippet of "walk like an Egyptian" Those eyes!!!

@lcruz2783 Жыл бұрын

Prof Adam you and your team are amazing, every song you talk about has a very distinct moment in my life growing up. I make my kids listen to these songs just to drive them crazy. I know they love when they play the songs after hearing them Thank you again. I can't wait for the next video. Never stop Wang Chunging

@JanesDough855 Жыл бұрын

Another great band that made the 80s so much FUN to be alive! Please someone - bring back the 80s!

@lawdogwales5921 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@robertchalfant8242 Жыл бұрын

Love this and the stories! The 80's were Awesome! My kids and grandkids love the music. Wang Chung tonight everyone!!!

@Kenboslice3 Жыл бұрын

Love this song, another fantastic story from the professor! Have an amazing weekend Adam!

@HorologicRannygazoo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this one and interviewing the guys. Wang Chung showed how important guitar and bass were to New Wave music, which is usually thought of as synth music. Vastly underrated.

@angelofmyheart1967 Жыл бұрын

I was addicted to MTV in the 80's. I watched more videos then I listened to music on the radio. I remember singing along with the song "Everyone Wang Chung Tonight " It brings back some fond memories for me today. Good group. Good songs.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Cool beans! Just makes you wanna have a good time. 😊

@angelofmyheart1967 Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Like reliving those days through the Professor of Rock. 👍😀❤

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@angelofmyheart1967 It is a time machine for me to go back to a cool era I wish I lived in.

@davidellis5141 Жыл бұрын

Love the closing scene in To Live & Die In LA .. " You're Working For Me Now " leading into Wait by Wang Chung for the closing credits. Epic song & film.

@maxsdad538 Жыл бұрын

I worked on that film, and I still see Gerry Petievich. He HATED them and he HATED that fucking song.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

I really wanna hear Jack and Nick talk about that one next!

@scottburton9701 Жыл бұрын

"Everbody Have Fun Tonight" reminds me so much of "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang-It's a definite feel good classic.

@keithhakanson7040 Жыл бұрын

Without a doubt one of the BEST KZfaq channels out there.

@JoniSare Жыл бұрын

Your videos are getting better, love all the clips, images. 🙏🏼 🤩

@steffengillespie4208 Жыл бұрын

I love your show, the way you present them is amazing. so happy to stumble onto your channel.

@davel3895 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the first time I Wang Chung'd. We had FUN that night. 😎

@RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

80s is home to many stories of its most iconic and wacky musical catalog. Never knew how the tune came about, but that's why I love this channel. Cheers!

@catherine6653 Жыл бұрын

Me too 😊

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

So much variety.

@nigozeroichi2501 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome interview,

@rzrbckmz23 Жыл бұрын

Hey Professor-did you ask Jack and Nick about "Let's Go" which my favorite song of theirs and I think one of the best of the decade. Such a fun song with a bridge that builds up to a kick ass chorus. Jack is really an under rated vocalist. Dude can sing!

@joeymorvant161 Жыл бұрын

I remember all 5 of their hits(in order) "Don't Let Go" "Dance Hall Days" "To Live And Die In L.A." "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" "Let's Go" I followed AT40 for many years. My guess behind why some would regard them as one-hit wonders(!!!!!) is because none of their other hits(while popular in their own right) seemed to be "everywhere" during their time of current single as "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" did. Love Wang Chung, and "Dance Hall Days" is my favie.

@letivon6589 Ай бұрын

There’s another that I love: Hypnotize me❤

@paulam408 5 ай бұрын

Love this band. One of my favorite songs of the 80's I never tire of it. Dance Hall Days is another favorite. Brings me back to my 20's when life was easier & happiest for me.

@fredstriker2042 Жыл бұрын

Their Soundtrack from "To live and Die in LA" is outstanding! Used to travel with the Air Force years ago, and that tape was great on the road

@tomscurlock3 Жыл бұрын

I freaking hate that I love your videos. I want to go passed them but I end up watching them from the beginning to the end. I hated this song, but I had to know the story behind it.

@kellycranford3592 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Wang Chung!!!! Just wished they had hung around longer.

@micksbiggestfan4006 Жыл бұрын

I worked at a Music store in the mid 90's. Upon stumbling a Wang Chung greatest hit's CD. I exclaimed "They have enough for a greatest hits CD?" A co-worker insisted we play it in store. I learned something new.

@maxmirni2768 Жыл бұрын

these guys are true kings - great episode PofR - Dance Hall Days one of my top10 80s songs

@babygerald4645 Жыл бұрын

The '80s had some legendary producer/artist interactions that these interviews always flesh out. Unlike today where there are fifteen producers and writers working behind an artist, usually these were one-on-one relationships that shaped the sound of these artists in ways that are easy to overlook. Such big production from Peter Wolf. Funny how they had to go back to the Emulator to punch up the french horns on their Orchesography album. With the 5 1/4" floppy drive, that thing could be considered a classical instrument itself.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

And the “shlock” was not nearly as overproduced as some of the crap we hear today.

@Donniesquid4 Жыл бұрын

Fun song. And I loved that you included the clip from Out Cold. I love that move and not too many people that I know of have seen it, but it's a classic, it's too funny!

@waldoonline Жыл бұрын

I saw Wang Chung over the summer at the Iowa State Fair. They did a full set and were great to see perform Live!

@kendavis8046 Жыл бұрын

A song that was catchy, but I never truly appreciated my young self bopping his head to this until this interview. Kudos Wang Chung! You made me rethink when I am roughly y'alls' ages! (That's a good thing.) Great voice, by the way.

@JamesJones-zt2yx Жыл бұрын

We need some upbeat songs like that these days. It never occurred to me how much splicing that video needed--kind of whooshed past my head. Someone should do a video about how one would get the same effect today.

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

Another classic song from a quirky group. I quite like "Dance Hall Days",, despite the dark lyrics under a bouncy tune, and "Fire in the Twilight" is another bop!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

Let’s Go is my favorite song by them.

@Bacchus69 Жыл бұрын

One of the ultimate earworm songs. I'll be singing and humming this tune the rest of the weekend.

@edwardviator9925 Жыл бұрын

Yup. Super underrated band. Nice vid as usual, man.

@TheHappyHonu Жыл бұрын

I love that he mentioned "Eyes of the Girl." Such a fantastic song -- definitely Wang Chung, but also with hints of The Police and David & David (who released their excellent "Boomtown" album just a few months prior to "Mosaic"). Even on an album with three hit singles, that song was a standout for me. ("Mosaic" came out just three months after I bought my first CD player, so it was one of the first albums I bought exclusively on CD.) I also love that he mentioned going to #1 on "the R&R chart," since I worked at Radio & Records for several years. Nice to hear that he remembers us.

@static6OOO Жыл бұрын

My favorite bridge of any song. What a vocalist

@kinjunranger140 Жыл бұрын

Truly an iconic song, and statement, from the 80's.

@mitchellbaker9434 Жыл бұрын

I won a contest on WLIR (New York new wave station) and got to do a DJ set on the air one day in 1984 with Meg Griffin, who was there then. That was a Sunday morning, and as I went into the station Jack Hues had just gotten done doing an interview. Got to meet him and hang for a few minutes. Excellent guy, completely down to Earth, even as his career was popping at that time.

@judyludlum2371 Жыл бұрын

Love 80’s music. I danced to Wang Chung many times.

@ericbgordon1575 Жыл бұрын

"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" is another song I took for granted growing up. In fact, I took Wang Chung for granted entirely. They only really meant to me a band whose initial success came when The Police were in the down period between *Ghost in a Machine* and *Synchronicity,* thus somehow motivating the Police to almost completely phase out the inclusion of Reggae on *Synchronicity.*

@psykomystro Жыл бұрын

1986... One of the best years in music period... What may have been the beginning of a decline for Run DMC, yet it resurrected Aerosmith and introduced the corporate machine to hip hop the collaboration of the remake of "walk this way", it was actually when I started taking rap music seriously and when my favorite artists debuted. There's the release of Van Hagar they'd been in headlines for months, Simply Red, Lionel Richie was dancing on a ceiling... And yes everybody was "Wang Chung" ING... I love the line, but just recently caught it when I watched the lyric video... There's a part in the breakdown toward the mid latter part of the song where a guy says "can you tell me what a 'Wang Chung' is?!" I laughed for what seemed like hours for the rest of that day thinking about it. Hilarious!!! 😆 Good stuff Proff. I love you brother!!!

@stingraystingray4766 Жыл бұрын

With the lead in of using a bands name in their own song I thought it was going to be Talk Talk. Forgot about Wang Chung. Great channel and story, just recently found it and I’m really enjoying it.

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@clintonstapleton161 Жыл бұрын

To live and die in LA is one of my all time favorite albums. It was one of my favorite road trip albums back in the 90’s.

@timeverett7828 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@Rob-ji6cr Жыл бұрын

The whole Points on the Curve album is a must for 80s music lovers.

@BlackJackLopez Жыл бұрын

Lol. Watching this video -I actually thought you were going to talk about the "5 Hits" part, more than "the wonder", Prof-, I recall an actual argument I had with this lady friend of mine. We were listening to "Hypnotize" and I declared it IS the Best Wang Chung song. I got about five minutes of "are you crazy?" rap due to my transgression. Now, I remember "Dance Hall Days" very fondly, I always loved that song, but "Everybody...", it got SO overplayed over here (because it was HUGELY popular), that I ended just skipping it whenever it showed up in an 80's CD collection or something -same as A-ha's "Take on me"... until the Weezer cover and the acoustic version that absolutely broke my heart-. But this video made me realize one thing: There are songs chosen by the execs and suits to be singles, and then there are songs chosen by THE AUDIENCE to last forever. And that is something to think about. Fun memories of youth, nevertheless.

@letivon6589 Ай бұрын

I bought the Greatest hits CD years ago and still listen to it. Let’s go and Hypnotize me were my favorites.

@DickDiamond74 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I play this on KZfaq, its ALWAYS multiple times!

@Johnmhemp Жыл бұрын

I subscribed two weeks ago and all I do now is watch the old videos to try to get up to date. I am guessing we are the same age as we appear to share the exact same musical experiences. PS: my friends are making fun of me now because I have started using the word "compelling" all the time in my every day conversation.

@dranet47 Жыл бұрын

I got to see them live back in the 80s. They opened for The Cars and I thought they were great! In fact, they were better than The Cars who just stood there and sang. It wasn't very exciting, but Wang Chung put on a SHOW!!!

@LeeLee-sk2wf Жыл бұрын

Now thats a concert a would love to have seen!

@christophernodurft1868 Жыл бұрын

I liked how ABC TV used it in its commercials, using the lyrics "across the nation, around the world."

@RobBiagi Жыл бұрын

I recall Julian Mendelsohn having mixed “Everybody.” I always marveled at the mix. Incredible definition and punch.

@kdcndw1 Жыл бұрын

"To Live And Die In LA" and "Wait" are masterfully constructed pop song.

@musicnbass Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see them live right at the height of these hits. They opened up for the Cars (heartbeat city tour). They performed about 45 minutes and got the crowd pumped, especially when they played Everybody Have Fun Tonight. I remembered I paid only bout $25 for ticket. Still have the stub.

@ericwilliams1031 Жыл бұрын

I always loved "Let's Go" from the same album. Kinda similar vibe and catchy as heck.

@robster7316 Жыл бұрын

Great tune! Jack and Nick are such likeable blokes. Talk about right place at the right time!

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Nice guys for sure. Thanks Robster@

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

They’re very nice guys.

@vamosorlando Жыл бұрын

lets gooo wang chung content on the channel vamos

@charleyanne Жыл бұрын

This was a great *pick-me-up* song. I don't remember any one of my friends using that phrase. I can't watch the video now as I have Meniere's disease (like Huey Lewis has), & I get nauseous but I still love the song!!

@HWCars Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favourite movies is To Live and Die in L.A., and Wang Chung did the soundtrack for that film. It was a terrific album.

@thomobrien1854 Жыл бұрын

I watch that movie once a year … one of the best! Soundtrack was amazing as well … always liked Wang Chung … cool interview

@minxbade Жыл бұрын

You interview the coolest people.

@lorrainewhyte2296 Жыл бұрын

When I am in a really bad mood this is one of my go-tos.....

@tygertailzz2 Жыл бұрын

Listening to Wang Chung never gets old!!! ❤

@scotabot7826 Жыл бұрын

To live and Die in LA is my favorite Wang Chung song!!

@waynevia6976 Жыл бұрын

To live and die in L.A. is one of my favorite movies.

@Code.Name.V Жыл бұрын

If you have never heard the soundtrack for To Live and Die In L.A., check it out. It is an unheralded masterpiece.

@billkeithchannel Жыл бұрын

_Don't Let Go_ was the cut that caught my ear when I saw the video on MTV and is the only Wang Chung song on my car's USB stick. I should really put _Live And Die In LA_ on there too.

@monroeboy80 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome episode. I was too young to experience "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" on its release, but like the song none the less. The production on this song is top notch. Just the opening of the song with the guitar and drum machine. Loved hearing the singer's take on "playing the game." Yes, the music business is a "business" at the end of the day and all artists come to a point where they want to sell records. So in this case enter Peter Wolf. And what an awesome production. Singer was very humble on how he alluded to the fact that he wasn't ever vocally talented just by mentioning the time when he was in the room with session singer's in L.A. Although I'm more of a fan of "Hypnotize Me" than "Everybody." The third single from Mosaic, such a beautiful love song at its core, the lyrics, etc.

@mililaniman Жыл бұрын

"Back On The Chain Gang" always puts me in good spirits.

@letty3773 Жыл бұрын

In 2018 I went to a concert featuring a bunch of 80s groups, the final band was Flock of seagulls but I was there for the 2nd to last band Wang Chung 💜

@thomasagamble5763 Жыл бұрын

Wow. This song has actually aged well. I dismissed in the 80's but it is FANTASTIC now. Thanks.

@thomasagamble5763 Жыл бұрын

What does thos mean? Sorry not clear.

@president-electfreddy-krue3866 Жыл бұрын

The 80's wouldn't be the 80's without Wang Chung.

@rw808goonie6 Жыл бұрын

Happy Aloha Friday ! 🌈🤙🏼🙋🏻‍♂️ Wang Chung !!! 🙌🏼

@tinoyb9294 Жыл бұрын

Mosaic is a phenomenal album from start to finish.

@jackieedmondson8422 Жыл бұрын

LOVED this band!!!!

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

Great interviews! The artists may think the song is fluff or cheesy but the song is a blast and definitely a party tune. You can definitely hear Peter Wolf's influence on the song. My favorite Wang Chung song is still To Live and Die in LA but this song is a 80s stable for good reason who doesn't want to wang chung tonight

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

@Anna Trail dance hall days is a better song I agree, but Wang Chung tonight is going to be the song they are known best for. Busy day here too

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

It’s a song that really lifts me up, especially as a teenager because while you have responsibilities, it still cannot come without partying and having a good time. My favorite song by Wang Chung is Let’s Go, but To Live and Die in LA might be my close second.

@MyName-pl7zn Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 definitely great music!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

@@MyName-pl7zn No doubt.

@johnblossom8447 Жыл бұрын

“Everybody Have Fun Tonight” is a fun song. I heard it almost everywhere I went when it came out. It wasn’t a song I wanted to own, but I really got into it when I heard it. If you went to a club with dancing when this song played, you would always wind up dancing. I didn’t really like to dance, but invariably when this song was played at a club, a young lady would grab my hand and pull me onto the dance floor. This song created so many fun moments and I met so many lovely ladies because of it. One night, I went out with one of my friends and we were just chilling. There was a group of young ladies at the club and it was apparent they were celebrating one of their birthdays. A young lady came over to talk to me and she was playing wing girl for the birthday girl. She told me her friend was there for her birthday, but she is very shy. She said she was going to request “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and asked if I would ask the birthday girl to dance. Let me point out, again, that I don’t like to dance. But, I really could feel for this young lady because for a long time I had been very shy. So, when the song started I walked over and asked her to dance. I was surprised when she accepted. When the song was over I sat with her group and talked to her for awhile. She turned out to be a really nice, intelligent, funny young lady. My friend joined me with the group of ladies and we all wound up having a really fun night. It was one of those nights that was very innocent, no romantic encounters, but it was still very special. We wound up staying until the club closed, then we went to breakfast. One of her friends told me that this young lady had never been in a date and thanked me for showing her so much attention. I walked her to her friend’s car after we had breakfast. I could tell how shy she was, so I just gave her a hug, thanked her for a fun night and told her happy birthday. She thanked me for being a gentleman and said she had fun, too. Sometimes you don’t need sparks to fly to have an amazing time. It was fun just being able to draw this young lady out of her shell a bit and see her laugh and smile. Sometimes meeting someone you don’t start a relationship with or hookup for the night with us just amazing. There’s no pressure. Everyone can be their true self and enjoy the moment. I like to think I helped change her birthday from a night of quietly sitting with friends into a night of laughter and dancing. As much as I hate to dance, I asked her to dance two more times. She really lit up when she realized I wasn’t going to be the typical, high-pressure guy who had wandering hands. It was a lovely night.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Жыл бұрын

What a great story.

@lisamoore6804 Жыл бұрын

Putting this music to an orchestra is one of my favorite things.

@blackcoffy83 Жыл бұрын

I was born in '83 so I didn't have the experience of partying to Wang Chung Tonight but I always remember it being played on radio and TV. Wang Chung Tonight is a great feel good song but I prefer their other songs like Let Go and To Live and Die in LA.

@txbill2512 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved their soundtrack to "Live & Die in L.A." Simply fantastic.

@broncodeviltexas Жыл бұрын

One of my pet peeves is when I see lists on media of one hit wonders that have 2,3,4 hits. It doesn't help that I grew up on American Top 40 and know all the hits of my younger days. My favorite of these guys is Dance Hall Days 😎

@brenturquhart7090 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny, but my son sent me the demo version of Everybody Have Fun Tonight. It was a favourite of his because I would put it on when he was young and danced to it till we both dropped. I often would do it to get him to take a nap and at the end my wife would find both of us sleeping on his bed. Though his message was not appreciated. “Hey old man, I figure this is about the most Wang Chung you can get these days. Don’t want to risk a heart attack”. I was pissed, but only because he was probably right. Lol

@ProfessorofRock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@teddyl7006 Жыл бұрын

I don't view Wang Chung for what they did (I loved their music), but I view them for what they didn't do. Everybody Have Fun Tonight video was captivating because no one had seen anything like it in video before. It propelled a dance track to the top of the charts. Wang Chung failed to move beyond a pop-riff duo. Nothing they did had depth that cracked the charts. They could have been greater than what they were and what I wanted them to be. They just failed to go beyond and achieve that higher level. In Olympic terms, they'll be remembered for taking 5th place. It's an achievement, but....

@cmmolthr Жыл бұрын

4 decades later...Wang Chung still rocks

@FaydOgolon Жыл бұрын

When I was a radio DJ in the 80s, a girl called up and asked if it was Tony Lewis from the Outfield singing the high notes on the bridge.

@xoxxobob61 Жыл бұрын

I remember when this catchy song came out and didn't know what " Everybody Wang Chung tonight" meant but I assumed it had to be something cool!

@cnph7067 Жыл бұрын

Still have my EP of “Dance Hall Days”. Loved their music by far though “To Live and Die in LA” is a song I listen to often. Loved that movie and the song is fantastic!