It Took Us 40 Years, But WE Now REALIZE This Maybe the Best Song of 1983 | Professor Of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest "non hit" from the 80s?

[@johnj28]

I'd probably go with an Alphaville song... People knew Forever Young and Big in Japan, but what about Dance with Me, Jet Set, and so many others!

[@ESternRN1967]

I'll go with anything by The Alarm. Always overshadowed by U2, but great songs and albums. Mike Peters is also the nicest dude on the planet.

[@surlechapeau]

Martha & The Muffins- Echo Beach; Doug&The Slugs- "Who Knows How to Make Love Stay";
The Waitresses - “Christmas Wrapping”;
The Kingbees(Jamie James)- Shake Bop; 4 Out Of 5 Doctors - Waiting For A Change;
Nine Below Zero - One Way Street; Jump 'n the Saddle Band - The Curly Shuffle.

[@tonytheHAT]

"I Beg Your Pardon" Kon Kan

[@bishdizzle67]

Haven't We Been Here Before by Styx. Great message, killer harmonies, part writing.

[@OofHearted]

Makes me cry every time I listen to it. Dunno if it's pure nostalgia, happiness or sadness, it just hits me so hard in my emotions.
It's pure 80's.

[@dandane5693]

Same here, so many of the people I knew back then are no longer around, in fact I'm the only one left.

[@Scottocaster6668]

It's the choice of notes and the chord progression. It does it to me too. Beautifully haunting.

[@dhorus28]

i feel ya this song is a work of art. and how wonderful the 80 where .

[@EugeneSSmith]

​@@dandane5693 I hope "you're still here " during 2024, and beyond! 🌞

[@EugeneSSmith]

The "Flock Of Seagulls" music is "A Time Machine" to me! When I "Listen" I am actually transported to the Early 1980s and can "See and Feel" all the situations and places and people of that wonderful Era! ❤😂😼

[@Seachase100]

My first exposure to A Flock of Seagulls goes like this. I was active military in 1983. We had a four man crew heading to an isolated job site. We were in a small town in Nebraska and driving through endless fields of corn. All four of us were in a great mood, talking and laughing, very rowdy and loud. Then this song comes on the radio and stunned us into silence... all four of us. We were hypnotized by this amazing song, not just hearing it, but feeling it. It was an airy, futuristic song, but it definitely had heart and soul, and a very effective guitar. We didn't want this song to ever end, but of course it had to. When it ended, the disc jockey informed us that it was a new English band called "A Flock of Seagulls" and the song was titled "I Ran." I don't think any of us spoke for the next ten minutes, we were just basking in a melancholy, but yet, very happy and satisfied mood. When we finally completed our job, we drove to the music shop located in that small Nebraska town and all four of us bought A Flock of Seagulls on cassette ... the last remaining 4 copies that the store had. Flash forward 40 years, and I'm still loving this band. I have their entire catalog, including Mike's solo record. This music is truly timeless, and remains highly effective regardless of how often or how many times you listen to it. I feel that Mike Score is a genius. This man actually wrote, played and captured a sound that he was feeling, and those of us that are lucky enough feel it too. I send Mike Score and the band 40 years worth of gratitude.

[@storman4482]

What did you do in the military ? I’m suprised that small town even had the cassettes/records in stock since it was the year it came out

[@buggatewood1560]

Yes it's an incredible song; I'm 51 now and it STILL gives me goosebumps

[@KennethDillard]

Nothing against "I Ran", but I've always put "Space Age Love Song" and "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" as their best songs. I can't pinpoint what it is, but both have serious emotional resonance with me.

[@007ndc]

Me too. Melancholy lyrics great melodies and haunting music. You nailed it

[@briansherwood3595]

I am with you. Both are incredible songs.

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

Space Age Love Song is also one of my favorites of all time, not just of the new wave genre. Telecommunication, The More You Live, The More You Love and The Story of a Young Heart are in there too.

[@ajbrown5247]

These were amazing times in music, and yes - these songs are definitely the most iconic of AFOS's repertoire.

[@chastinreppert7685]

Kenneth, same! Just love this band, their music, and my fave, Space Age Love Song!

[@fhdz505]

My all time fav group! True story, I was at an estate sale last week, found their self titled cassette! Grabbed it before anyone else could get their hands on it. I felt as if I struck gold!!! Then went out and bought a cassette player, just to hear their cassette. I felt like I was 15 yrs old again.

[@xoxxobob61]

Lucky you!

[@byhsu6140]

Was it a Walkman? That would have been the cherry on the cake!

[@le_th_]

Respectfully, it didn't take 40 years for us to figure that out, but after 40 years it is now indisputable how amazing this song always was. The true mark of a genuine classic is that it sounds just as good 40-50 years later, as it did when it came out. It is just as relevant today as it was then: timeless.

[@vanessaa7602]

THANK YOU!! 👏

[@nadaworldrecords]

One of the best songs of the 80s, and one of my all-time favorites, period. They deserved so much more recognition

[@AI_Surfer]

'Space Age Love Song', 'I Ran', 'Wishing', and 'The More You Live, The More You Love' were all great songs.

[@user-du1yk7uk9v]

Nightmares is the best of them all

[@haveanicedave1551]

Also It's not me (talking)

[@misterpow70]

This song passed me by during the 80s but during lock down I was browsing RUclips and the video featuring Jennifer Connolly from career opportunities caught my eye. I hit play and immediately thought 'wow. What a tune." I played it repeatedly during 2020 and never tire of hearing it. The version with the Prague philharmonic orchestra is fantastic.

[@ndbaker74]

Same!

[@dvdiii]

Reynolds’s guitar work really made their sound unique. Personally, I love the video with Jennifer Connolly the most. 😊

[@digipeeper]

It made the song much more memorable!!!

[@chuckjohnson5235]

Is the song even in the movie though?

[@Rorschachqp]

@@chuckjohnson5235No, it’s a fan made video where the fan just picked a song and picked a video. There are a few videos with other 80s brunettes with a picked 80s song.

[@jojitsu5620]

Me too! I remember this song, but not like I remembered it with that video of Connelly. Like hyper remember. Amazing timeless song and band. Like all greats , never truly understood until long after

[@Musicman3832]

I agree. I play guitar, and in my opinion, he is one of the most underrated guitarists.

[@brianpanther1967]

I am a guitarist. I love Flock of Seagulls! They were completely brilliant. Paul Reynolds is so underrated.

[@Chrisduran71]

Yes! If not for Paul they wouldn't have been as great as they were.

[@SO-ym3zs]

Absolutely. Reynolds is the secret sauce that made the band great. He deserves way more attention.

[@TheRagingPlatypus]

A flock of Seagulls is so interesting because they were New Wave with an actual guitar player.

[@TheRagingPlatypus]

@@Chrisduran71 And they weren't. They faded i to oblivion when he left the band. I forget the stor. I think they moved to the US but he chose to stay in the UK...don't wanna swear to that.

[@SO-ym3zs]

@@TheRagingPlatypus And an inventive one at that. But plenty of other New Wave bands--depending how you define them--had good to outstanding guitarists. Andy Summers (The Police), John McGeoch (Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Armoury Show), Warren Cuccurullo (Missing Persons), Elliott Easton (The Cars), the Mothersbaugh brothers (Devo), etc.

[@marcusmaher-triskellionfil5158]

I was born in Liverpool but brought up in Ireland, their is something creative in the city that is steeped in celtic history of song, dance, story telling. FoS, China Crisis, The Christians, Black, Teardrop Explodes, Echo and the Bunnymen, Lotus Eaters, OMD, The pale fountains.. Liverpool produced great bands in the 80's.

[@janediehl6406]

Guitar City!❤

[@christyhubbard8074]

“Space Age Love Song” and “Wishing” are 80’s magic!!!! Always instantly transports me back in time and makes me feel like nothings impossible!! Thanks again Professor.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You're welcome!

[@injuhneer]

The version of SALS recorded with the Prague symphony is stunning.

[@basara5496]

One of the more incredible uses of the song was in the Cartoon Network show "Symbionic Titan". The animated show was inspired by Genndy Tartovsky's love of the old anime and Sentai tropes of combining robots, aliens exiled to earth and having to defend the planet in order to protect themselves.
While in anime fandom there's been a long tradition of fan-made anime music videos (I have some on VHS that are 35 years old), Gt took it up a notch, and in one episode of the series, the girl that's fallen hard for the heroes robot member (in his human disguise) is practically entranced, dancing with SALS in her heart (and full volume in the show), totally oblivious to the battle down at the seashore between the heroes in their 100 foot robot form and an alien invader of similar size - with the battle lasting throughout the entire song.

[@IncongruousJones]

Agreed - I'd be hard pressed to pick between "Space Age Love Song" and "Wishing" as to which hits me harder in the nostalgia.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Both wonderful songs!

[@jenniferlewi1974]

I was in art school and these guys were EVERYTHING this song will be with me for the rest of my life. Thank you from Los Angeles!

[@paulm749]

Agreed - this song sounds like nothing else. The soaring, ethereal guitar and synth drums over the driving beat is so uplifting! Love to see how Score is such a humble, intelligent man full of gratitude for the experience he's had. He sounds like the sort of person who really deserves all the good that's come his way. This is a superb episode!

[@davidreagan7156]

So many people see flock of seagulls as a one hit wonder with their classic I Ran, but to me this song demonstrates a depth to their sound and talent that transcends that original hit. Oh, how your channel brings back so many wonderful memories of being a teenager in high school and listening to this one on the radio. As always, great tune to highlight, great interview with the artist and overall excellent content from your channel. Nice work my friend. :)

[@stews9]

I like how down-to-Earth and regular this guy is. Great interview.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too.

[@pmoran7971]

This Song sounds very 80's dated however Pink Floyd doesn't!

[@zipzip8239]

@@pmoran7971 yea i dont know what he was going on about. it doesnt sound ahead of its time at all. great song but it sounds extremely 80s and dated.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

What great ride this guy has had.
I think their song I RAN was one of the greatest songs of the 1980's

[@kjensen7819]

@@pmoran7971 Disagree. Pink Floyd is however very overrated.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

The Flock of Seagulls were extremely underrated.
Loved all the "new wave" during the 80s.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree 100%

[@Allie-oop]

I saw them at JFK stadium in Philly, they tried to start the first song three times, lead singer kept passing out on stage, they finally got one song out and that was it for them, thank God there was still Elvis Costello, Blondie and Genesis sober enough to do their job.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

@@Allie-oop wow,, would've loved seeing Blondie during that era but I was only 13 at the time in 83.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Flock of Seagulls. Wishing is another favorite of mine.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

There was a kind of reference to them in the movie "The Commitments" where they were searching for a name for their new band... one guy suggested "FLOCK OF BUDGIES" LOL.

[@davidgno]

"Space Age Love Song" is my all time favorite 80's song! I love the energy that the beat brings. Just one of the best non-hit songs that should be on everyone's play list!

[@thebsexpress6112]

I will be 69 in June...I completely ignored this song when it came out, and for 30 years afterward...about 10 years ago, for no apparent reason, I clicked on the RUclips video...I have probably listened to it a thousand times since then, and it is easily one of my all-time favorites..

[@markyapp]

My God! The memories are just tumbling out of the dust that is my mind! I grew up on the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd and (at the time) Iron Maiden. This came out in my High School graduation year and I thought it was utterly amazing. Still love it and that entire era of music. Thank you!!

[@ghostscantkill]

I got goosebumps the first time I heard the song. It was when the single was first released, and I couldn't get it out of my head. Shortly after I had the album and wore it out. Since then I've listened to it more times than I can recollect. And yes I agree the song was, and is fifty years ahead of it's time. One of the best bands ever!

[@joeRamirez-m1x]

I am 68 years of age and yet I just purchased a T-Shirt of A Flock of Seagulls and I will be wearing it soon and everywhere. I Ran So Far Away came to my Music lovig Life and it blew me away...Wow. It was way ahead of any music I had heard. I played that song sooo many times...soo many!! Soon afterward their Space Age Song came upon the music world and again Wow...Paul's Guitar part of the song was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G....as he is. I listen to it soo very often, but once it finishes. I play it again as it is out of this World Awesome! Love the 80's so many Awesome Bands!!

[@robgesualdi206]

My favorite song of the 80s. People that don't know any better always snicker when i say a flock of seagulls sing my favorite 80s song and the immediately think i ran. Too many people aren't familiar with this absolute gem

[@RC32Smiths01]

80s has so much iconic and unique music, it would definitely be a challenge to list the greatest of each year of the decade. Great work!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

For sure. I was making a playlist of 80s songs I will always love until the day I die, and I started hesitating when I got to 1983…it’s hard not to go ahead and put all of them on there!

[@mattgilbert7347]

It was the pinnacle of analog studio equipment and the musicians, producers, & engineers who knew how to get the best out of it.
Digital is, of course, a fait accompli. Has been for decades. However, those superbly produced albums from the 80s will always sound superior to my ear.
Well, maybe not "always"..

[@lorrieoiler1878]

Just ran across this... made me cry! My only brother passed away at 58 in 2019... he and I were into 80s music and Flock of Seagulls was one of his favorites. The more electronic the better for him... yet he also dearly loved Aimee Mann, Enya, even The Carpenters. He and I would watch MTV for hours. His intense love of all music inspires me every day ❤

[@jonesy128]

I was 13 yrs old when I heard this song and the band!! I can still sing it word for word!! Times were so much easier!! Those days are gone but, never forgotten. Loved growing up with this music. Live love and remember!!

[@banderbilt1]

When my mother passed away after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma, this song immediately filled my mind, almost as a coping mechanism. I imagined her in her youth, dancing to this song and smiling. I think it’s that special, almost as a soundtrack for her journey on to heaven. Very hard to describe the sentiment as I never expected it to serve in this fashion for me personally.

[@MarcoPolo-je5ej]

Mike Score is such a nice person and so grounded. I always enjoy his interviews.

[@PeterPaoliello]

Very unassuming. Feel like you could know him a decade then randomly find out he's a rockstar.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s great!

[@sharimeline3077]

Space Age Love Song is one of my very favorite songs of all time! It's just perfect. I'm 59 years old and it's been on my playlists and mix tapes since the 80's ❤

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s probably in my top 30 favorite songs ever.

[@vannaty7]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Score, at his concert here at Riverbend Cincinnati Ohio. I went to get a beer and I passed a security guy and said "Hey, tell Mike Score I'd like to meet him" and he went and got him! I couldn't believe it! He was the sweetest, kindest person and I was so excited I kissed his hand! Lol! Well, I was a little drunk too! Lol! He was my first crush and he will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for doing this video, Professor! What an amazing band then and now! Take care, my friend ♥️

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You are super lucky!

[@vannaty7]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Thank you so much XxLilly! That's exactly how I feel, lucky! It was a once in a lifetime chance and I'm so glad I asked to meet him. Can you imagine my face, when the security guard said, "Hold on I'll be right back!" I appreciate your comment, my friend. Take care and if you ever see TFOS, just walk up to the security and ask if you can meet Mike Score! You might get your wish too! All my best 🙏♥️

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@vannaty7 I imagine you were biting your nails at this moment!

[@jsmith1649]

That entire album is still up there for me. Brilliant. And I’m so glad you’re giving “Space Age Love Song” the attention it deserves. Thanks.

[@angelap32]

I MET MIKE SCORE WHEN THEY PLAYED HERE ON LONG ISLAND ...80S ROCK SHOW .. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!
HE WAS SUPER NICE TOO!!!❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@heidicakessoapco5343]

Space Age Love Song was my favorite from Flock of Seagulls. It would stop me in my tracks every time I heard it. I wanted the song to last forever.

[@andrewpetik2034]

Yes!
I turn up the volume every time I hear those first notes, so unique and unforgettable.
✌️

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same!

[@cowetascore8476]

They used it in a documentary called Chasing Ghosts about the arcade player greats from the 80s.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too. I really wanted to jump into the music video for the song when I first heard it.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

How come nobody is brave enough to say that Paul Reynolds' guitar was totally "adopted" by The Edge and U2 ? The bass player's look is also very Adam Clayton.... Hmmm....

[@dawnngray278]

God..this song is such a benchmark of my youth…it just makes you smile..!!!
I’ve said this before in other comments but THANK YOU for the interviews

[@ajbrown5247]

By far my most favorite song ever by A flock of seagulls. The guitar riff completely reminds me of something that The Edge would do in a U2 song. Took a good song and made it a complete masterpiece.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Except The Edge's sound is completely different.

[@ajbrown5247]

@@eightiesmusic1984 for sure. I just meant the way he added those little single note lines and texture to the songs. Didn't just bang on chords.

[@rikkousa]

One of the greatest songs of the 80s…

[@robertmclaughlin9472]

@@eightiesmusic1984 I think I know where he's coming from, though. Without looking over U2's early work, I can see how someone might say it reminded them of "Electric Co." from Boy. I'm not sure what the correct terminology is but there is one guitar part that is subtle, perhaps muted which is sharply contrasted against the other part which is more open and with higher notes.

[@Bakaat777]

Saw "I Ran" on MTV in '82 and went to the Mall as soon as I could to get the tape. Wore that sucker OUT. Modern Love Is Automatic, Messages, I Ran, Space Age Love Song, You Can Run, Telecommunication, Standing In The Doorway, D. N. A, Man Made are ALL great songs. I believe D.N.A. could have been a fan fave like "Space Age Love Song", had there been lyrics. Thanks for the video!

[@samsanjeevan2096]

Totally agree, that this song is still ahead of time. Still remember when I first heard this song in 1986, while growing up in Singapore on the radio. Never knew who sang that song until five years later, in Newfoundland Canada. I watched Career Opportunities with Frank Whaley and Jennifer Connelly. I fell in love with the song again (and of course, Jennifer Connelly 🙂 and remember buying the CD of Flock of Seagulls. IT is definitely one of my favourite songs from the 1980s. Still in love with songs more than 45 years later since I first heard in 1986. Love your interview with Mike Score. And love the newest version with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra!!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Very nice! Great story. I agree, Jennifer Connelly was a looker.

[@cubaoelharmonic4794]

Being a kid in the Philippines in the 80's, these guys were everywhere with "The More You Live, The More You Love". But "Space Age Love Song" has its own romantic appeal; very poignant, and evokes many wondrous, youthful memories. Loved how it was featured in "Career Opportunities". Thanks Professor for the great video and interview, thanks to Mike Score and the band for such great songs! Please keep reminding everyone what great music is and when they were from!

[@RiverOfBlacklights]

It was never featured in _'Carreer Opportunities'._ The video with Jennifer Connely and scenes from the film was a fan-made video. It's not and never was an official video...

[@michael1970sherman]

I fell in love with this song 40 years ago and It still makes me happy when I hear it today. I hear this song no less than 5 times a week still on my 80's spotify playlist which I play everyday working, cooking, taking a shower etc. I am 54 years old and I will NEVER EVER get tired of this song. Also the Career Opportunities movie video on RUclips of this song makes me smile from ear to ear. I always wished I could be the guy working in Target that night that gets to roller skate and hang out all night with Jennifer Connelly. Truly one of the greatest 80's songs ever!

[@RetroGamingNook]

This is possibly the most underrated '80s song. I never get tired of hearing it. Damn, those guitars are great!

[@ProfessorofRock]

You speak the truth.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

For sure. One of those songs that stops you in your tracks the whole time.

[@jamesbell7696]

This was my favorite Flock of Seagulls song back in the day. Great video, Professor!

[@j.graham8068]

The best way I can describe how this song makes me feel is nostalgia for something that hasn't happened yet.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Same!

[@shanehebert396]

Pure, distilled 80s sound and imagery. Songs and bands like this are why the 80s was such a fantastic time for music.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They just don’t make songs like that anymore. Pure brilliance.

[@akaJaneDoe]

Thank you for giving this iconic song it’s due! It has always been one of my favorite songs from the entire decade. I used to share it with people, and for a long time no one had heard it before I shared it with them. Now all of a sudden it’s back, and all I can say is, it’s about time!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s one of the best songs EVER. Now, I’m thinking of recommending this song to a bunch of teachers at my school tomorrow so they can just see how much I love it.

[@rlabarbera]

When this comes on the radio, I'm literally transported to the 80's. This song embodies the whole vibe of the decade imo!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It really takes me out of reality and to a perfect world where everything is cool.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

This song gets me imagining classic Thomas the tank engine. Particularly shots of the engines running fast

[@piper888]

Literally??

[@rlabarbera]

@@piper888 in my head yes lol! The brain does not know the difference between memory and present thoughts when it comes to emotions. This song is super evocative of a time in my life when I was a teenager.

[@AAAugustine]

Yep yep YEP!!! Transports me right back in time in a way other songs cannot. Something magical about it... ethereal, majestic... human but coming from somewhere else in the future. Lol...

[@Fiona2254]

I just love the Seagulls their music never gets old.
And yes Space Love Song IS one of those perfect songs. 😍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a masterpiece.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

I worked in a drug store, and we sold current top albums, and when this came I snagged it before it went on display. I had heard it on the radio and knew it was written for me! Lol! Right up my alley! Bought the next two albums and loved them as well. I still have their music in my iTunes library and play it regularly. But that first album.....no skippers on that one!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Super cool album!

[@violetmoon2283]

I love this song! You're totally right about it being ahead of it's time, the first time I heard it, probably only about 5 years ago, I had two thoughts, 'this sounds like Flock of Seagulls', and then directly after 'but it sounds so current'...

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It sounds way ahead of its time, for sure.

[@VadersRage]

I saw them with The Thompson Twins at U.C. Davis back in '85 or so. The "wall of sound" is REAL. Their song "Remember David" just blasted through your body. Incredible feeling.

[@tombegley9271]

I don't have specific memories of this song, it just seems it was ever present during the 80's. Every high school party, every mix tape someone had playing in their car, it was always present. It's certainly one of the best songs of the decade. This is a great look back!! Thanks!

[@lisamaness9448]

This song is just so epic! It floods back all the fun we had as a kid in the 80's. Just makes me want to get in a convertible and drive down the coast blasting this song! It is simple, but it was epic genius all in one...Timeless!

[@andrewpetik2034]

Thank you for covering this song Professor!!
The song does create a lush atmosphere. It is so amazing how it all seems to fit!
The hairstyles, the sounds ... the melodies....the title of the song...it is all perfection!
I remember having such a huge crush on this one girl in high school when this song hit! Even to this day, the song reminds me of her.
The song has a gorgeous, lush soundscape.....

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for listening

[@gaywizard2000]

Back then girls had a gorgeous lush landscape! I hear!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It took me about a month to get used to this song, because I thought it sounded weird at first, which is why I ended up loving it.

[@piwomi2]

Great interview! Completely under appreciated band that was a huge influence on the entire 80s generation. So glad to see musicians that are not all high and mighty and snooty about themselves.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This guy was so sweet and down to earth.

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I said to myself, "That's Mike Score! They're talking about 'Space Age Love Song!!'" I've always loved this song, and more so than "I Ran," though I intend no shade at all on their "big hit." I've always thought it funny that people remember A Flock of Seagulls for the song "I Ran," and the hair style from the video "Space Age Love Song." Their doing "Space Age Love Song" with the Prague Philharmonic is beautiful, I love it so much. 💖💖💖

[@amyhon2000]

Thank you so much for profiling this song! I found this song in 1989 when I was working at a record store where I met my husband. The album this song was on was essentially the soundtrack to our relationship. This along with Telecommunication is one of my very favorites.
It does give me goosebumps to hear it. ❤️

[@luisvillar8320]

In 83 I was 17, these music artists seem like they were from another planet and it is so cool to see that they are just regular people down to earth that followed their dreams.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such otherworldly music.

[@vincefreyne6078]

I'm nearly 50 now, but FOS's greatest song I felt was 'Photograph' and that amazing video!!!! I had a jukebox set list in my drunken late 20's and 30's in the pub nights out along with 'Bring out the dancing horses among others....... omd enola gay too! Great songs that just get me in a mood of the night!!!!! It's great to hear how the band started and that hair style! FOREVER ICON song for me Photograph (Wishing). It's the beginning of it and the immenseness of the rifs and keys..... the universe and the woman dancing in his mind! Back then we had no phones or internet, so all you had was the wish you took a picture of that dream girl you met the night before, but the night is over and you never to see her again! I know we are here to talk about Space Age Lovesong, its good like, but it passed me by too. I guess it's because I was never 'into' or a fan, it was just THAT song Photograph! If I was on a desert island and I could only pick 3 1980's songs on vinyl it would be Enola Gay (1980), Wishing (1982), Bring on the Dancing Horses (1985).

[@donsheffler]

I saw them at the US Festival. At the time I was working at a college radio station in Southern California and had played A Flock of Seagulls a lot because I loved their sound. My brother was NOT into it at all but I remember telling him this band was a huge hit in the college scene and new wave circles. So glad you did this piece!

[@Mike-fs3bv]

I appreciate his honesty about their abilities when they started out. They made the best of what they had and made some memorable songs.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I really enjoyed him.

[@glennharrison194]

They also did a great take of this awesome song with the Prague Orchestra and even after all these years, great to see and hear these guys! Thank you

[@KingBeevr]

I'm a guitar player. I e been playing since I was a teenager in the late 80s. I'm not good at it, but I love guitar-driven music. Joe Satriani is my favorite player and I tend to lean towards heavier rock and metal. But I've said it before and I'll say it again: Paul Reynolds was a 19-year-old GENIUS writing these amazing guitar riffs. These absolutely perfect guitar riffs.

[@jasonsgandurra7054]

Yes Space Age Love Song is one of the greatest songs to come out of the 1980s still enjoy this song to this day with a bunch of 80s favorites

[@rino7789]

This song along with Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) literally take me to an ethereal high. It was a pity that these guys could not keep it going for the remainder of the decade.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s like you’re traveling into another cool dimension. They should have been much bigger than they were.

[@mournblade1066]

That whole debut album from A Flock of Seagulls (self titled) is absolutely amazing--there is not a single bad track on it. "Messages" and the instrumental "D.N.A." are outstanding "hidden" tracks from that album.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

DNA is amazing!

[@reecetrahan6169]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that felt the same way about this song. It puts me in another world. I’m 21 and don’t listen to much 80s other than some of Pink Floyd’s 80s albums but this song puts me in a trance.

[@dandane5693]

Space age love is one my all time favorites, in my late teens what a beautiful time.

[@scottburton9701]

Can't believe "Space Age Love Song" only got to # 30-The video certainly got a lot of play on MTV-That should've pushed it further up the charts.

[@jonshonk7058]

I have always enjoyed "Space Age Love Song" much more than "I Ran" though "I Ran" is the more popular of the two. I compare this song with "The Sun Always Shines On TV" by A-Ha in that it is overshadowed by "Take On Me", but I prefer "The Sun..." much more as well as it is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It is a hard choice, right? Both bands that should be recognized way more.

[@Paul_Simon]

Add “Wishing (if I had a Photograph)” to the mix and I was stuck in an almost constant three way tie, and the A-Ha analogy is a great one. I’ve always paired the first single with the (or a, depending on the timing) follow up, so add Celtic Soul Brothers from Dexy’s Midnight Runners, IOU from Freeez, Gold from Spandau Ballet, Never Gonna Give You Up from Musical Youth, etc, for me).

[@jonshonk7058]

@@Paul_Simon Good call on the other songs you listed. We were so lucky to live in the 80's!

[@Paul_Simon]

@@jonshonk7058 Agree completely, and thanks for the analogy- got me thinking of a bunch of songs I haven’t heard in a while. Going to start digging! First up, the discographies of Simple Minds and The Call, been awhile.

[@ericfitzgerald9214]

I love The Sun Always Shines on TV! Great song.

[@Sergio-nb4hj]

Wow, somehow I didn't know this existed
Thank you so much!!! I just *know* I'm going to be listening to this hundreds and hundreds of times. One of those special songs that wins you over right away

[@BaddogSports]

I was 7 years old, MTV on my television constantly with Flock of Seagulls snd Duran Duran on heavy rotation! Flock of Seagulls are such an UNDERRATED band!
I feel blessed to have grown up in the greatest decade known to man!

[@flavellinator]

Definitely a #1 on our hearts... So ethereal and entrancing, it gave us another slice of new wave so unique and memorable! Good call PoR👍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I first heard this while getting braces installed and I had to just stop and listen. I was like, “What is this?” I went home and looked up the song, listened to it again, and was absolutely wowed. Blown away.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 ... So, not that long back, eh? There's a good video of SALS that uses clips from a movie starring Frank Whaley and Jennifer Connelly playing on the RUclips channel, somewhere.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@JW...-oj5iw I’ve seen that several times! I developed a crush on Jennifer since then!

[@trinaq]

Yes, thanks for shining the spotlight on this classic track. While most people tend to single out "I Ran" or the lead singer's wacky haircut, this number is a beautiful whimsical melody.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's pure elegance!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

For sure. People need to dig deep into A Flock of Seagulls’ catalog. Space Age Love Song is not just a song, it’s an unforgettable ride into an otherworldly dimension where everything is super awesome!

[@tankerjag2278]

Fun interview. Iconic band. Mike is humble. Said a couple times that they didn't try to be too fancy. Met Mike when he came to WA state about 20 years ago. He stuck around and talked with everyone after his performance.

[@cindyswimchick]

This band was my jam back in the day. So many good “non hit” songs --Messages, Modern Love is Automatic, Messages, It’s not me Talking, The Traveller…. Just the best!

[@wmrphotography7349]

One of my favorite bands from the 80’s they are always on my playlist. Thanks for the awesome videos!!

[@bishdizzle67]

I still listen to Space Age Love Song anytime I want to feel better. There is a video someone made with a clip of Jennifer Connelly and the other character roller skating in Target after hours that goes perfectly with this song. I also love " The More You Live by AFOS. Thanks again Professor for the great interview and backstory.

[@rguerra9120]

It available on RUclips just search Space Age Love Song pick the video that has Jennifer shown

[@guslevy3506]

A woman cannot be more beautiful than Jennifer Connolly was at that age…every part of her was exquisite.

[@dawson70]

Such an iconic hairstyle. That along with their mixture of delayed guitar, heavy synth, and electronic drums really defines the 80’s in my book. Thanks for doing this interview. I enjoyed hearing about their journey into rock history. 👍

[@DanieVargas]

To this day, the Dark Crystal is STILL one of my FAVORITE MOVIES!! And I am SO GLAD that you’ve brought up Space Age Love Song!! I’ve NEVER understood why I Ran was a bigger hit than Space Age Love Song!! It’s ALWAYS been the better song from Flock of Seagulls! But thankfully, because radio didn’t think it was a huge hit in the making, they didn’t CONSTANTLY play the song and kill the song with that constant rotation…. Space Age Love Song is a “Number One in My Heart”….

[@gabbibunni]

Yes! I was listening to the top 40 weekly at this time and I loooooved this song. Also Wishing is criminally underrated

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such a great song, another one of my favorites.

[@bobloblaw9791]

I recently discovered this song. I love it! How did we miss such a great song?

[@nancysmith8626]

Better (very) late than never!

[@Waterboyofsuperman]

Love this song so much! Also love their re-recording back a couple of years ago. This song could be one of my favorite 80s songs ever.

[@chipchippahson]

Legitimately in my top 5 80's songs. This track was an absolute masterpiece.

[@Mr.H0LLYW00D]

Once Paul Reynolds left the band went down hill. The first three albums were phenomenal 👌

[@mrhaltonok]

Crazy to think his career was over by the time he was 22. Guy seemed to have a lot more music left in him

[@taco2k3]

Still one of my favorite songs from the 80’s

[@ProfessorofRock]

You have great taste!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Mine too.

[@charleskatholijr.1055]

One of the most underated 80s band. I never tired of those songs.

[@dwgbrth]

FOS was one of my favorites in the 80s and then I re-discovered this song about a year ago and play it all the time now. The studio and live versions are perfect in all of their imperfections. Technically they were probably not the greatest but the most creative for my taste of music. They knew how to create a unique sound that was captivating. Space Age was their best as it shimmers and glistens with Paul Reynolds' amazing sound. So sad that he burned out after a couple of years and passed away not too long ago. In my book, Space Age is the top song of the New Wave genre, not just 83. Great interview with Mike! Love it!

[@tumslucks9781]

Paul Reynolds isn't dead!

[@dwgbrth]

@@tumslucks9781 I wish you were correct but it isn't so. He passed one year ago on 28 August.

[@HenningUhle]

Somehow the "Space Age Love Song" was a stable partner in my life. I cannot tell you exactly when I heard it for the first time. But I immediately came to the conclusion: "I'm falling in looooooooove". What an incredible song.
Nobody should ever tell the lie that electronic music has no soul. I always loved this ambiance through the whole song. When you look at the sheet music, you would say: What a boring piece! But then you hear it and are suddenly blown away. This is what electronic music is all about. Great video.

[@jeffreykoger3978]

It always annoys me when people call AFOS a "one hit wonder". They had multiple hits from their first 2 albums.

[@shadowravyn]

I feel the same way about them. They are not "one hit wonders" and it always ticks me off to hear them called that. Just proves that anyone who says that has no idea what they are talking about. I never liked that term anyway. Whenever I hear someone deride any band as a OHW I Iike to reply, "Well that's one more hit than you have, isn't it?"

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

@@shadowravyn A Flock Of Seagulls falls into the category of "one hit wonder" where the big hit overshadows their other songs

[@shadowravyn]

@@Thomasmemoryscentral Still doesn't apply to them no matter what other people may say.

[@jimmbear3998]

Wishing is my favorite Flock of Seagulls song, listen to Wishing it always transports me back to the 1980's, and I am a gen X'er.

[@ronkiser5236]

Lived in Winter Park Fla. Late '80s, had this cool English neighbor named Mike that I'd talk to all the time. Really down to earth guy, always heard music from his house... didn't think nothing of it. Just before I moved from Orlando, I found out that one of my favorite bands "The Flock of Seagulls" wuz playing in a club called "Visage" on the other side of town. Got a ticket and a ride...primed for a night of Sonic Bliss.
All the band came on stage and started playing my favorite song...a instrumental called "Tanglimerma" as an opening.... I wuz in heaven ‼️ then lo-n-behold who walks out on stage❓ my neighbor, Mike...my neighbor wuz Mike Score, the lead of my favorite band...it wuz the hair, he didn't have the "Owl" look...and a few years older than his album look. Got to talk with him at the end of the show and to have a laugh‼️ really good, Top Shelf kinda guy 👍 I am honored to have known him....will always BA big fan of him and his work.

[@manolocintron]

Great interview. Mike Score and the band were ahead of their time. Paul Reynolds an amazing guitar hero. He sounds a lot like The Edge of U2. “Space Age Love Song” is a timeless classic 😎

[@mrdrofficer]

Back in college, around 2003, I would dig into "One HIt Wonder" bands that I felt must have other great, unacclaimed songs and that's when I first found "Space Age Love Song." My hair did stand up on the back of my neck as it was incredible and, being an island of my own without Spotify or good Internet, felt like a song just for me. Always hoped I would write a movie and feature it, lol. Good on Marvel there.

[@anthonyhind1308]

I still listen to Space Age Love Song regularly.It's both timeless and of it's time.It instantly brings me back to the 80's ,and also takes me away to some dreamland.

[@FeynmanQED]

Never was a fan of Flock of Seagulls... I ran was just so pop. But, maybe 3 years ago I heard Space Age Love Song on RUclips.... Man, I love this song and it should be what the band is remembered for.

[@deanhinther2206]

This song, along with "Bravado" by Rush are examples of songs that I feel end too soon. the grooves are just infectious and I wish somebody would create a 20 minute remix version so you could just get lost in the music.

[@benkyle76]

Another reason why Bravado live from R30 is just divine

[@gaywizard2000]

I remember playing this album on my parents 1960s credenza style record player in the living room. My late sister who was 6 years older than me came home and was irritated and said "you listen to this?" It was then that I knew I was part of a new generation, older people hated my music and style and I had arrived! I had one of those button panel shirts, the kind you fold down in a triangle at the neck! Lol

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This is why Gen X rules!

[@gaywizard2000]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980ha ha ha! We know!

[@Seaheart88]

Totally agree with you; Space Age Love Song is the greatest song of the 80's, and there were a lot of great songs. It defines the era. Loved this interview with Mike. Thank you.

[@Rossturnerphoto]

Space age love Song captures a lot of the sounds and the essence of what I love about music from the 80s. It’s more than just synthesizers and electric guitars. It’s the atmosphere that it creates and the feelings that It captures. One of the reasons why I was listening to 80s music when my friends were into grunge and rap, and still love 80s music to this day.