“If it seems a little time is needed
Decisions to be made
The good advice of friends unheeded
For the best of plans mislaid”
- Song “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” The Human League
The Human League was a fun group. The women and man often took turns singing the lyrics to create a story in their hit songs.
Here, the male lead singer pretty much sang solo:
This was a new wave group. All synthesizer. And they all wore a lot of makeup. Fun band. I’ll admit it: their songs still make me want to dance. And I may or may not sing along loudly if I hear them on the radio.
Honorable Mention: Howard Jones
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Hi Theresa. This group is quite unique. I like the lyrics and the way they present their songs.
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Denise, me too!
DeleteOMG - yes I loved them as well. Electric Dreams being my favourite. Great choice, Theresa!
ReplyDeleteIris B, thanks! I should've added Electric Dreams
DeleteI loved these songs! Boy you've just taken me back a few years!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, writing these posts and watching these videos has been bringing me back too.
DeleteYay for the Human League - especially the make up and I loved that "Don't you want me" had a proper story to it!! Take care
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Old Kitty, I agree. There's a song that's a big hit now that has a break up with the male and female perspective. Not a new idea!
DeleteWhat fantastic makeup. Theresa, my pal, I have listened to them before. They were very different. :-) I'll say one thing, the lyrics in that song are very true. Be safe!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, I chose those lyrics because they were poetic.
DeleteI never listened to them. But thanks for letting me know about a new group.
ReplyDeleteNatalie, thanks for visiting!
DeleteAh yes - very singable songs!
ReplyDeleteJust read your story, too, Theresa... so sad, but really well written. Congratulations.
Annalisa, thanks for reading my story and thank you for the compliment.
DeleteOh yes, I heard the second one on the radio here very recently!
ReplyDeleteLindyLouMac, I hear them sometimes too.
DeleteOh come on now, Theresa! You can't just give poor Howard an honourable mention!I love him!
ReplyDeleteTalli, sorry! It was a tough choice.
DeleteThere's nothing like that electronic sound to draw you back into the '80s. :D
ReplyDeleteSA Larsen, so true. It was the only decade with so much synthesizer.
DeleteI like these guys! Great sound!
ReplyDeleteAnd I meant to come back and tell you that I read your vignette. Very heartbreaking but sooo good!
Shelley, thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback--especially positive feedback.
DeleteI know the name of the group, but not this particular song.
ReplyDeleteJL Campbell, they had a few big hits.
Delete'This was a new wave group. All synthesizer. And they all wore a lot of makeup.'
ReplyDeleteThat would make them New Romantic, too, no?
Love the Human League. Love the song you quoted, too. Also, I think HoJo is a great honorable mention.
Suze, I'll take your word about the New Romantic. I'm no music expert (even though I'm doing my A to Z on music).
DeleteHoJo, ha!
I missed out on that time in musical history. Where was I anyway? Oh, that's right. My children had stolen my brain. Thanks for making me cool again.
ReplyDeleteBossy Betty, I hope your children gave back your brain! Thanks for visiting. : )
DeleteOh, there was a blast from the past. I totally thought I'd remembered most of the 80s, but I hadn't thought about these guys since then--not that I didn't like them--they just aren't something I ever owned, so once off the air, they disappeared from my mind.
ReplyDeleteHart, I hear them once in a rare while and I have a few songs on my iPod. Other groups I've forgotten about.
DeleteCongrats on your story in Vine Leaves! Now that I read the lyrics, I'm going to be singing that song all day!
ReplyDeleteSusan, thanks. This son has been in my head all day too!
DeleteI haven't heard Human League for years! Great H choice.
ReplyDeleteGlynis, thank you!
DeleteI remember the Human League always putting out very entertaining videos for their songs! :)
ReplyDeleteDL Hammons, they were entertaining videos.
DeleteBoy you were a new waver weren't you?
ReplyDeleteMichael, yep.
DeleteI used to have a party bus and would take people clubbing in SF. "Don't You Want Me" was always played on 80's nights and that song was everyone's favorite. People knew the words and I guess it made them want to get out on the floor and dance. I wasn't a huge fan, but I liked those songs.
ReplyDeleteDeathwriter, I don't think people can help but dance when they hear these songs.
DeleteYou had a party bus?
Love the Human League. Their nineties output wasn't very good, but they have a new album out I'm anxious to hear.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if you meant Howard Jones in your honorable mention. Unless you mean that the hotel chain was influential in your musical tastes of the 80's? (sorry, couldn't resist.:))
Brent, nope, I'm just an idiot! Thanks for pointing it out.
DeleteWhen the chorus came on I actually recognized the first song! I don't remember hearing of this group, but I like their sound.
ReplyDeleteBelle, glad you liked the sound!
DeleteCongrats about your short story in Vine Leaves Literary Journal!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've heard of this band before.
Cherie, thanks for the congrats. Glad I introduced you to a band you didn't know.
DeleteCongratulations on your short story! :)
ReplyDelete(I tried to visit the link, too, but their servers must be down or something because my browser can't access www.vineleavesliteraryjournal.com. I'll try again later.)
Thanks for sharing the songs! I like the dual perspective of the first.
The Golden Eagle, I'm sorry you couldn't access the journal. Maybe this link will help?
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I had forgotten about The Human League. One of these days you're going to come up with a group I haven't heard of, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I take that as a challenge. Now I must find a band you don't know!
DeleteHuman is my favorite song of theirs.
ReplyDeleteCongrats about your short story. :)
Medeia, Human is my favorite song too, though the others are catchy.
DeleteI have never heard of The Human League... I'm intrigued. Congratulations on your story! How very exciting! :)
ReplyDeleteI have nominated you for the Sunshine Award! Visit this link to collect: http://melissakline.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunshine-award.html
Keep spreading sunshine!
Melissa, thanks for the congratulations and for passing on the Sunshine Award!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very interesting group. I'm now going over to the Vine Leaves Journal!
ReplyDeleteAnn Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs
Ann, thanks for visiting Vine Leaves.
DeleteLove your choices so far! Say, have you seen The Divine Comedy's cover of Don't You Want Me?
ReplyDeleteDeniz, I haven't. I'll have to look it up!
DeleteI LOVE your choice in music, Theresa. Human League is a favorite!
ReplyDeleteShannon, thank you.
DeleteDang, girl, brilliant short story!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember the Human League so well. I remember their name and two of their songs, but that's about it.
Lynda, thank you very much! That's so nice to hear.
DeleteOh yes, classic eighties :-)
ReplyDeleteSarah, I agree!
DeleteYes, hooray for HJ and Human League.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your short story. Nice twist at the end! Didn't see that coming.
LR, I'm so happy to hear the ending worked.
DeleteI'm afraid the only song I know by the Human League is "Don't You Want Me." Congrats on your short story. I will go check it out.
ReplyDeleteMissed Periods, you know that best song, which is what's important.
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