FIRST TIME HEARING Howard Jones - What Is Love REACTION
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"Things Can Only Get Better" and "No One Is To Blame" are great choices from Howard Jones too!
Oh I forgot about Things Can Only Get Better - one of my favs too.
No one is to blame is one of my favorite songs from the 80s.
@davidmhewett44 I love it too. Reminds me of my friend who died a long time ago. She loved that song. ❤️
I was gonna say noone is to blame
Yesss no one is to blame is my fave
“No one is to blame” is a Howard Jones MUST! ❤
(Totally different than this one)
must not forget .. "Like to Get to Know You Well" ... great toe tapper, and put to good use in the 80's movie Better Off Dead.. with that stunning 70's Camaro Super Sport
YES !!!
Sorry your mom blew up, Ricky...
Yes!
Oh Yes, My favorite!
Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Things Can Only Get Better", "Like to Get to Know You Well","Life In One Day", "New Song" and "No One Is To Blame"!!!! He's an 80s singer/songwriter/synth Pioneer!!
YES !!! DO THESE !!!
I agree with everything in this comment
Things can only get better, Is the best.
Yep....all those songs mentioned. He had quite a string of hits. But I would say this probably wasn't the best pick to reel you in. Definitely next one should be "Things Can Only Get Better"...that will make you want to hear more.
Yep, this wasn’t the best song to start with. Now it’ll be a year before they do another song from him lol.
As a matter of fact, Howard Jones definitely figured out what love is. He and his wife, Jan, have been married for more than 40 years. ❤
Good for HoJo, and his wife. Always a fave!
This needs to be read in the voice of Alan Partridge!
I guess anybody does love anybody, anyway.
Things Can Only Get Better and No One Ever Is To Blame are excellent songs. I’m actually surprised this song was the first choice but glad you enjoyed and hope you check out the other two songs!!
Actually not that surprising, In most other countries, including his native UK, this was his most famous song, followed by "Like to Get to Know You Well".
Exactly the songs i would recommend. Much better than "What is Love". Also i would recommend "Like to Get to Know You Well".
Agreed! Both better songs they should check out.
Agree
Both of these are better songs and bigger hits for him in the US. And there is another song called "What is Love" by Haddaway that is a much more well known song, more of a disco thing.
Howard Jones was one of those individuals like Thomas Dolby who really knew how to make synthetic music really soulful. Loved his work.
Great description. So true.
Being a kid of the 70s, teen of the 80s and 20s in the 90s… I feel truly blessed. Such great music to grow up with! New Wave and Punk in the 80s clubs was something to experience for sure. Good times!
We must be around the same age. It was an AMAZING time to grow up and I'd kill to go back and do it again. Lol. My parents liked 50s/60s doo-wop - early70s lite rock/country, my sister was Bob Seger, etc and brother was Led Zepplin, etc. I was the new wave/punk music girl. I grew up listening to, appreciating, and loving it all, and raised my girls on it all as well. As much as I like seeing the reactors discovering our music, their experience can never compare to ours. The excitement of a song coming on the radio for the first time, or the brand new music videos, or running out to buy the album or cassette, playing them over and over learning every word. We were truly very lucky.
@@michelleheacock6326 you are so right. Back in the day when you bought an album you listened to every song. I never kept a journal when I was young but I can listen to a song or an album and it can take me right back to that place in time and I can remember where I was and what I going through in that particular time. Good or bad it was great and so diverse. Depending on your mood you could be listening to punk one day and soft rock or pop the next.
Me same!
i was born in 2004, i wish i was born in 70s too 😭
Absolutely. I had the same experience and I couldn't be more grateful.
Finally! Howard Jones is a musical genius. You will love No one Is To Blame! That should be your next from him.
the sounds you get from 'no one is to blame' is just amazing....its the 80s version of alanis morsettes 'ironic'
So many great songs of his but what is love and yes the lyrically brilliant masterpiece no one is to blame
New song to hear his full flow of keyboard sounds along with others showing of keyboard sounds in full flow
Yes finally and this not a very good start this song has much more weight to it and sounds thin and soft and giving it no lift
Plus should have done extended version which not only awesome youtube extended that jamal does reaction to the audio is miles better in quality with much more weight how it should be
HIDE AND SEEK is a must
A true synth playing trailblazer who is still blazing trails even now! Howard Jones, legend!!
also a master of musical hooks, so catchy!!
YES!
Howard Jones "Dream Into Action", "No One is to Blame", etc. You guys have to do a deep dive into his works. He was one of the first 80's one-man bands. He was a synth innovator and used technology to set up his musical sound. Along with being the vocalist, he played keyboards, drums, piano, and others.
It would be cool if they could react to one of his live performances. He always put on good live shows.
Glad you enjoyed this. This man is really talented, so I'm glad you were able to recognize it. Great reaction.👍
Some other great Howard Jones songs are :
Life In One Day
Things Can Only Get Better
No One Is To Blame
Lets not forget *New Song*
Omg, yes. Life in One Day and New Song… Gods, I love HoJo
LIfe in One Day is the song I always forget about! Love that one!
I remember the song from today. However by the time Life In One Day was released as a single I had already moved on in my keyboard skills (10yrs piano) and let me just say that song has always been a challenge for me to play. Gotta love musicians that write complex material .LoL
When i think Howard Jones, I think 'No One is to Blame.' ☮🧡🎶
The New Wave era was really so much fun. The Brits 🇬🇧 brought a lot of great music to the states then. 💞
Another big vote for No One is to Blame. One of the best songs from the 80's and it still holds up well.
My absolute FAVORITE artist from when I was a teen. Went to every concert summer after summer. I crushed on HoJo big time. Met him a couple times when he did PeTA shows in DC. Messed up my vocal chords screaming at one of the shows: I LOVE YOU HOWARD! And he replied "I love you too"
Hide and Seek
Life In One Day
Things Can Only Get Better
New Song
Everlasting Love
Is There A Difference
He's really the king of synth pop. One of the pioneers of multiple keyboards and he's a wonderful pianist. ❤️
No One Is To Blame
Yes good song list and the not so well known but fantastic,
Is there a difference
My all-time favourite song from anyone EVER is "Hide and Seek". Not one I would suggest to someone as an initial listen but absolutely one of his best. The 12-inch "Extended" version is the ultimate!
I have to say, I've been watching this channel since almost the beginning and my most favorite videos have been the 80's ones because that was my time, 16 to 26 years old. My favorite was New Wave but I also listened to club, rap, hip hop, punk, and a bunch of other genres. I never really realized how diverse the music was until I watched your channel and you pointing out how wide-ranging the music was. So I wanted to THANK YOU for opening my eyes to how great the music I grew up with really was. Keep rocking! This was a favorite song too. 😊
There's a big special place in my 80s heart for Howard Jones!!
He had a nice run in the mid-80's. His two biggest (I believe) were 'Things Can Only Get Better' and 'No One Is to Blame.'
Howard Jones programed and played all the synthesizers and drum machines. The bass is a synthesizer. Howard Jones is still active and released a new album in 2022. Howard Jones is on tour.
Everlasting Love 1989 by HOWARD JONES is yet another super mega hit song with some amazing beautiful sounds that from the moment it starts right away it catches the ear by surprise with it's creativity
"No one is to blame," and "Things can only get better" would be great to follow up with. From the same era Naked Eyes with "When the lights go out" is worth a listen.
And like to get to know you well and pearl in the shell
One of my favorite artist of the 80's. I had the privilege of seeing him perform in concert!!! Excellent performance!!!
Where was the concert?
I’ve seen him several times, and after 40 years, I finally got to meet him in 2022. He and his wife seem to be very nice people.
Me too! Geez, I'm old! Lol!!
I am soooooo jealous
His was one of the weirdest concerts I have ever attended - not the gig itself, but the venue: a circus tent on the top of Calton Hill in Edinburgh, after the Jim Rose Circus (which if you don't know it, is basically a Freak Show).
So glad you guys discovered Howard Jones.. so many great songs he had in the 80's
Howard Jones is one of my favorite artist from the 80s. The first song I heard from him was "New Song"... Many hits have been mentioned like "No One is to Blame", "Things Can Only Get Better"... I'll add "You Know I Love You... Don't You?" and "Life in One Day"...
Howard Jones is a rabbit hole well worth going down! Absolute constant in the 80's, and is still making amazing music now!
Future considerations: New Song, Hide & Seek, Everlasting Love (absolute MUST!), The Human Touch (from 2015), Hero In Your Eyes (from 2019), No One To Blame, Things Can Only Get Better, Life In One Day.
The guy is a synth MASTER!
My first time hearing this. His song "Things Can Only Get Better" is funky, with plenty of horns and piano. You'll like it.
I listened to this a million times when I was in high school. Still love it!!
Yep my favourite incredible song listened to it millions of times and what a howard jones song to start with his biggest hit in his own country
And a lot of his superb hits to come
He crafted new sounds out of keyboards that where unique at the time and still are today
The keyboard wizard
Howard Jones was HUGE in the 80s and early 90s, many many hits. You can easily dive down the rabbit hole and have a great time doing it. New Song, Lift Me Up, Life in one Day, Everlasting Love, No one is to blame...so many others.
Suggestions for Howard Jones: "Things Can Only Get Better," "No One Is To Blame," " Everlasting Love, "New Song."
Howard's music always hits me in the feels. I can't explain it. He's got this emotional way of expressing himself. Musically and vocally. Very talented man.
I used to joke that, "when I was your age, we didn't have My Chemical Romance to lift us up, comfort us, and inspire us. We had Howard Jones and we liked it!" Lots of his songs sound like a trusted adult telling you that everything's going to be okay. Something that you didn't know you needed to hear until you heard it.
Love HoJo and saw him in concert when I was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB, NY in '87.
Amber, I think what you're referring to is how the '80s was a musical Renaissance. Digital instruments like synthesizers with hundreds of instrument voices, digital sampling and multi-track recording to layer, digital media like CDs, and MTV changed music like never before. Everything was experimental and fresh. The '80s were also called the 2nd British Invasion because of all the new groups from Great Britain coming over on tour and appearing on MTV. It was an AWESOME time to be a teenager.
Thanks for getting around to HoJo! Some of his other hits were/are "Things Can Only Get Better," (I think you'd probably like that one the best) "Like To Get To Know You Well," and "No One Is To Blame." If you like quirky voices, upbeat 80's tunes, and outrageous 80's styles, you should really check out the group Dead or Alive and their hit song "You Spin Me Round" (the official video). That'll put a smile on your face. lol. I also notice you haven't checked out Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Their song "Relax" played in dance clubs all the time. It might be a little too spicy for the channel, I don't know. hahaha. I know you're good Christian folks.
Howard Jones played at Live Aid 1985. He canceled a few concerts in the US and flew to London. Leaving his bandmates and his usual equipment behind, he sang and played the piano (no synths) on his own.
He was also meant to do a 2nd song (I think it was "Life in One Day") with his backing singers (Afrodiziak) but the whole show was over-running and they had to drop this 😞
So glad you got around to listening to HoJo. This was from his first album when he was effectively a "one-man band" on stage; just him and a load of synths (plus an occasional visit from mime artist Jed Hoile). He later expanded to a full band set-up. I strongly suggest you check out "Things Can Only Get Better" from his second album. It features some REAL horns and I'm sure you'll love the vibe! He's still recording and touring to this day.
Totally agree
I have no clue how I missed this one. Howard Jones played at my University in 1985. I actually met him. He is a very personal man. There is is a song of his with a great message called the new song. You should listen to it. I think our society should really listen to it and take it to heart.
‘New song’ (1983) was his debut hit, ‘What is love’ (1983) was a follow up and ‘Like to get to know you well’ was released in 1984. All 3 songs epitomise the new wave-crossover-with-synthpop sound. Classic 80’s
Yep, along with other hits
MY CHILDHOOD !!!!! Saw him life ... brilliant musician ,,,
I remembered it was either the "83 or "84 Grammy where he, Thomas Dolby and Stevie Wonder perform together. Incredible talent all on one stage together.
This guy was HUGE on MTV back in the day.
He's an incredible talent and a really nice person when he meets his fans. His music is a time machine for my wife and myself.
Howard Jones is a British musician, singer and songwriter. He is one of the defining figures of mid-'80s synth-pop and is associated with the 1980s Second British Invasion of the US. He had ten top 40 hit singles in the UK between 1983 and 1986; six of those 10 singles reached the top ten, including "What Is Love?", "New Song", and "Things Can Only Get Better". Jones had 15 top 40 hit singles between 1983 and 1992. The 1986 hit single "No One Is to Blame" reached No. 4 on the US charts. Four others placed in the US top 20. he only uses synthesizer for all of his music.
Hey Jay & Amber, you guys should check out "No One Is To Blame" by Howard Jones. Another one of his great songs.
Yes! I have been asking for HoJo for awhile. Also please listen to No One Is To Blame. Really meaningful lyrics.
Truly one of the best from the decade. I still have my vinyl and I love his voice. There are no bad songs. Dance floor in the clubs would be full to capacity when this song was played.
This was always one of my faves in the 80s….. such a vibe to sing to in the car. Love Howard Jones..💛🦋✌🏼
This was Howard's biggest hit single here in his home country of the UK reaching number 2 in early 1984. This was his second single following 'New Song'. His debut album 'Humans Lib' reached number 1 in the UK. Standout non single tracks from his first 3 albums for me are 'Equality' 'Specialty' 'Will you still be there?' 'Things can only get better' is a must! 80's icon and such a talented artist, please react to more HOJO!!
Hojo made me want ALL the synthesizers and drum machines. Now you guys have to watch the movie Better Off Dead with John Cusack for 80s experiences. PS, Hojo is fab on a boombox!
Howard was one of the youngest pianists to play for the London Symphony Orchestra. He was an accomplished classical pianist by the time he was a young teen. His musical however leaned more towards punk / pop. His girlfriend ( later to be his wife ) bought him a synthesizer and it started him on his journey. He ended up getting into the synths in a major way, with all of the early midi interface units where he could control several synths and drum machines by himself. He began playing gigs, just by himself and occasionally a bassist, and then with hid friend Jed, who was a mime, that mimed along with the songs as performance art. His first album was primarily just him, though others were brought in for certain parts. If you want to see where he started, please reacvt to "New Song," where Jed is a huge part. That song is funky and fun, and, it goes with Howard's philosophy, of being who you are, and accepting others for who they are, no matter how different they might be from the norm.
Looking back, for people your age, you have no idea how strange, scary, or hated by the mainstream of society these punk and New Wavers, and Rockers of the early to mid 80s were. Howard was, at the time, considered strange by the mainstream, as was his music, not as weird as a lot of them ( Billy Idol couldn't get played much on rock radio in the states for a very long time because he was a punk rocker, and considered dangerous).
As far as creativity in the 80s, you're absolutely right. Synths that could make almost any sound, drum machines, arpeggiators, new guitar effects boxes and all of that, all led to artists pushing the envelopes and venturing way out of the norms of music to create something completely different than had ever been heard before.
Howard Jones, Kraftwerk, Keith Emerson ( with his Moogs ) , and Nick Rhodes ( Duran Duran keyboardist ), Gary Numan, were pioneers and led many of us that were pianists to the synth world where we could stand out and created our own kind of music.
One last bit here, about the tech driving the sounds. When you're a musician, a different looking, different sounding, instrument will cause you to write and play differently. I've played synths since the early 80s, had played piano and percussion and brass before that. The synth changed the music I listened to, and the music I wrote. I play more bass and more guitar these last 20 years. I recently bought a new guitar, that is a shredder's type of guitar, after playing Strats and Gibson SGs since the 80s. It is so different , it took me three weeks just to get back to where I could play on it what I played on the SG, but when I write using it, I write completely differently because of the way it plays and how it sounds. I can see how it completely changed the musical landscape. They just couldn't help but try to push the instruments and themselves, like a visual artist with a new color of paint.
"New Song" and "Life in One Day" are my favs by HoJo(as they used to call him back in the 80s) ☺😁
This is one of the greatest songs of all time.
Howard Jones was brilliant.
I can't believer that nobody below mentioned "Everlasting Love". That was the song that first turned me on to the magic of Howard Jones.
Yes! My favorite Howard Jones song and one of my all-time favorite songs period.
Everlasting love hell yeah brilliant song and the prisoner
Howard Jones was a staple of MTV in the mid 80’s. You could count on him having a hit pretty much every summer.
Howard Jones! He was new wave/synth pop genius. He's from the UK. Even had the new wave/punk hair style. lol. He had many hit songs/videos during the '80s and early '90s. Many upbeat songs from him. Played at dance clubs and skating rinks.
He reminded me of ABC, Thompson Twins, The Human League, Kajagoogoo, Book of Love, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fear, etc.
Check out his other hit videos/songs from him like " Things Can Only Get Better", "New Song", "Everlasting Love", "Lift Me Up", etc.
For solo artists, Nik Kershaw is another UK name that ruled 80s' synth pop.
I recently saw Howard performing as a three-piece with Nick Beggs (of Kajagoogoo) on bass/Chapman-stick and Robin Boult on acoustic guitar. I love the way Howard's songs stand-up in these stripped-back formats.
Welcome to the sweetest, most optimistic artist of the 80s.
1st time commenting! I love your channel and watching your reactions. Howard Jones is one of my favorite 80's artists. His songs are always so positive, hopeful, and uplifting. Things Can Only Get Better, No One Is To Blame, and Life In One Day are some of his best songs!
I'm 63 years old & was in my 20's during the 80's. It was truly the best time of my life & I loved the music of the 80's the best. I'm so glad to see younger people listening to the stuff I still love to listen to. I'm not real familiar with Howard Jones but always liked this song. Check out Scritti Polliti (Perfect Way is their best song). The 80's was a unique time for the music industry. The stuff that is new today can't hold a candle to the 80's.
Wood Beez and Absolute are other Scritti Politti songs to check out.
Howard Jones was the first concert I ever went to.
YES!!!! I love Howard Jones! He's one of the best musicians to come out of the 80s, IMHO. This was the first song of his that I heard, and it made me a fan for life. "No One Is to Blame" was a great slow-dancing song in high school. :) Other faves include "New Song", "You Know I Love You...Don't You?", "Everlasting Love", and "The Prisoner". If you do "Life in One Day", do a lyric version rather than the video. Another singer from the same time period that I think you'd enjoy is Nik Kershaw, who had hits with "Wouldn't It Be Good" or "The RIddle".
Just love Howard Jones
Howard's first two albums are synth pop classics. "Like To Get To Know You Well" SLAPS
No One Is To Blame is probably my favorite from him. It's truly an 80s classic.
Things Can Only Get Better should be your nextHoward Jones song. Thanks for listening to one of my favorite songs ever. 😁❤️
You mentioned Australia's Midnight Oil while commenting on this song . Next Thursday ,January 26, is Australia Day would be great if you could react to some legendary Australian groups on Thursday and female artists on Female Friday you haven't been introduced to yet .
Bands
Divinyls - 'Boys In Town '
Johnny Diesel and The Injectors - ' Don't Need Love'
The Machinations - 'No Say In It '.
Female Friday
The Chantoozies - 'Wanna Be Up' ( all female group featuring Olivia Newton-John's blonde niece Tottie Goldsmith )
Girl Overboard - 'Can't Believe'
Lisa Edwards - 'Cry'
Howard Jones has a great song,' Like To Get To Know You Well ' worth checking out .
Thanks for a great channel - always check it out daily from Down Under.
Yep. I reckon they’d love I Am Australian too
Howard Jones was a vibe all the time! Definitely follow up on this guy, he was unique and talented and put out some amazing music. Everlasting love, no one is to blame, things can only get better... All musts!
Things Can Only Get Better. Oh oh ohhhh oh oh ohhhh
The 80s certainly was the most musically-diverse decade in popular music!
If you guys want him to show out on the keyboard, listen to "Things Can Only Get Better" (there's at least one extended version that I like)
Two more of his songs...
"No One Is to Blame"
"Everlasting Love"
I saw him live twice in the 80’s in England. He has so many great songs. This time was amazing for the amount of fantastic bands in the UK…..will never be this good in my opinion again. ❤️
The album this song comes from, Human’s Lib, is excellent all the way through. You could pick any song and you’ll love it. Howard’s big album in the U.S. was the album just after this called Dream Into Action. It’s also very good. This is peak New Wave.
Love Howard Jones. Things Can Only Get Better is my favorite song by him. It always makes me happy. No One is to Blame is also good. 🎶❤🎶
Yes! HoJo! Although I was more of a hard rock kid growing up in the 80s, I do love Howard Jones. So many good songs! The most famous is “No One Is To Blame,” but he had many, many hits!
Howard Jones- "Noone is to blame"
Ho Jo is a dive worth taking. All of his songs have a massively catchy hook and chorus. Hes a great keyboardist.
This is a great song.
Love Howard Jones!!
I have to agree with everyone else, "No One is to Blame" is a must listen.
Oh yeah! Howard Jones! Synth master. ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ another amazing classic! Biggest hit in the US is ‘No One Is To Blame’
Love that Howard Jones...He was a one man band in that he could program all that music in his keyboards then take off to playing while singing as well...Thanks guys.
My fav from him is "Things can only get better" 😃
So many greats from him its difficult to choose
Things can only get better
Like to get to know you well
New song
Pearl in the shell
No one is to blame
Look mama
Life in one day
Hide and seek
I love this fantastic 80s synth classic by Howard. The best way that I enjoy it is when he plays it live,surrounded by his Roland Jupiter 8, and Roland Fantom 8 synths, such as at The indig02 London. And, as was said, for one of the best ballads ever, please try his, "No one is to Blame" (playing Steinway grand piano at The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1986)
OMG, I LOVE Howard Jones!! He had many great hits. He still tours, but in smaller clubs.
And the super fun Things Can Only Get Better.
I love the messages in Howard Jones music ..
You would love "New Song"( especially Amber!) just one of those songs that is guaranteed to improve your mood if you are having a bad day!❤
Howard Jones has some great songs and is such a great part of the 80's. Here are some others to check out "The Prisoner", "No One is to Blame", "Things Can Only Get Better", "Everlasting Love", "Life In One Day", "Like to Get to Know You Well".
As others have mentioned on here, Jones was well-known as synth innovator during the early 1980s. In his live shows, he often appeared as a one-man act with a stage full of synthesizers and electric drums. When I saw him a couple of times in Louisiana, he performed with a mime dancing around the stage. He generally did all of the singing, and he played many other instruments. He was truly a unique individual, kind of a 1980s version of Edgar Winter of the 1970s. They played different music and were from different eras to be sure, but they were multi-talented and brilliant artists.
He has been one of my favorites since the '80's, I just adore him 😍
YES! This is an artist to deep dive from the 80’s ❤ I was absolutely obsessed with him back in the day 😂 P.S. Loving the hair, Amber ❤
Yes, Howard Jones is a VIBE. Surprisingly big catalog of hits, and not a bad track amongst them :)
“Things Can Only Get Better” is my all time favorite from him.
I’m glad you guys finally discovered Hojo. He was one of the pioneers of synth pop.
" No One Is To Blame" would be a great next reaction and it has Phil Collins (Genesis) on drums, he also sang backing vocals and he produced the song too. 👌❤️
I’ve heard that song hundreds of times and never knew this. Wow.
The thing I love about Howard Jones is that his music is so positive. The lyrics always have something to say. Others have mentioned Thomas Dolby. I recommend "Hyperactive".
he is such a unique artist that still tours today. his repertoire isnt vast but he was big from here to the end of the 80s. you will see his best songs posted on here by various artists. if jay thinks this is fire, he has to listen to 'things can only get better'. it was probably his biggest hit of the 80s. this is part of the new wave style of the 80s. duran duran, depeche mode, yaz, erasure,haircut 100, kajagoogoo, japan. you are getting into a wheelhouse that was more college focused. some were cross over in terms of top 40 and college radio. but if you went to a club or a high school dance, you would hear more new wave and alternative music. keep doing what you guys do. love watching. ✌️
“No One Is To Blame” and “Things Can Only Get Better” are his two best. I hope you give those a listen.
The genius of a ONE MAN BAND ...
"THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER" AND"LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU WELL" FOR REACTION love these song and a big 80s hits. ; )
I believe I still own this on a 45 single. I love the extended version of this tune even more...
Extended version is a masterpiece
Awee, I love Howard, such a sweet and wholesome vibe, love his voice