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Dec 19, 2023 · It might be difficult to define, but there is no denying that these top new wave songs deserve to go down in history. 1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) — Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, And Dave Stewart
Jan 25, 2007 · Music Lists. New Wave Songs. Background: 'New Wave' evolved from 'Punk' in the late 1970s being less anti-social and more radio (and MTV) friendly, hitting it's high in 1983 and faded around 1987. It can be best described as mixing the energy of Punk with a bit of 'Glam', 'Pop', 'Art-Rock' & 'Dance' and relied heavily on synthesizers.
- “Heart of Glass” by Blondie. Song year: 1979. New York City punk veterans Blondie scored a hit with their new wave single, “Heart of Glass.” The song is considered one of the greatest tracks ever and helped usher in an era of dance rock.
- “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division. Song year: 1980. Over frantic drumming and piercing synthesizers, Joy Division's Ian Curtis spells out his oblique relationship problems in “Love Will Tear Us Apart.”
- “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls. Song year: 1982. A Flock of Seagulls' single “I Ran (So Far Away)” is as stylish as it is catchy. The British new wave group took America by storm with its spacey sound and wild hair cuts.
- “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush. Song year: 1985. Kate Bush's eccentricities as a singer-songwriter were a perfect match for the burgeoning studio technology of the '80s.
- “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds. The song was originally written by producer Keith Forsey and composer Steve Schiff for the soundtrack of the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club”.
- “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell. The song was originally written and recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964 as a soul ballad, but it was Soft Cell’s 1981 cover that transformed the song into a new wave hit.
- “Rock Lobster” by The B-52’s. “Rock Lobster” is widely regarded as one of the most influential and groundbreaking songs of the new wave era. The song’s unique sound and style helped to push the boundaries of pop music and inspire a new generation of artists.
- “Blue Monday 88” by New Order. “Blue Monday 88” features a driving electronic beat, pulsing synthesizers, and a catchy bassline. The song’s distinctive sound was created using a combination of live instruments and drum machines, and it helped to establish New Order as pioneers of the electronic dance music genre.
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears. “If you listen to the lyrics, you’ll understand why Dennis Miller chose it as the theme song for his political-comedy show.
- Take On Me – a-Ha. “Another great video means another great Family Guy parody, another piece of perfect pop. This time it comes from Oslo, Norway. These guys went for the high note like nobody else.
- Every Breath You Take – The Police. “I actually believe that the bridge of “Every Breath You Take” is the greatest piece of recorded music ever. Just pure honesty and soul bearing going on right there.
- Girls on Film – Duran Duran. “Duran Duran explores the exploitation of fashion models in this track. The five members of the band who wrote the track likely drew from personal experience, as they were known to date models.
Jan 15, 2008 · Top 500 Songs voted by New Wave Outpost members. 1. Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us Apart 49 2. Talk Talk – It’s My Life 44.6 3. Gary Numan – Cars 44.3 4. Visage – Fade to Grey 44 5. New Order – Blue Monday 43 6. B-Movie – Nowhere Girl 41 7. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon 36 8.
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My picks for the 100 best New Wave songs (loosely defined) are mostly by artists that were considered New Wave in the US, although some may be defined more as post-punk, but their selections are from a "dip" into a more New Wave sound.
