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Behind the Setlist chats with synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones, best known for his hits in the ‘80s such as “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life in One Day” and “What Is Love?” His 1985 album Dream Into Action reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and hit No. 2 on the U.K. album chart. Howard has remained incredibly busy over his career, releasing 15 studio albums, the most recent being Dialogue in 2022. Next up is Piano Composed, out May 23, in which he returns to his classical music roots. Links: Howard Jones home page Jay Gilbert @ Label Logic Glenn Peoples @ Billboard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones joins us to talk about everything from classic hits such as "Things Can Only Get Better" and "No One is to Blame" to his recent live album, Live at the O2. PART ONEPaul and Scott remind our listeners to send in their favorite lyric line, as well as their least favorite lines from songs they otherwise love. Then Richard Evans joins us to talk about his book Listening to the Music the Machines Make. PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Howard JonesABOUT HOWARD JONESElectronic music pioneer Howard Jones first exploded on the scene in 1983 with his synthesizer-led UK Top 5 pop hit “New Song.” His debut album, Human's Lib, reached #1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Howard released the follow-up, Dream Into Action, which became a Top Ten Platinum album in the US and featured the smash hits “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.” Other highlights from subsequent albums include “You Know I Love You…Don't You?” which hit the Top 20, as well as the US hit “Everlasting Love.”  To date, Howard Jones has sold over 10 million albums and continues to make new music and tour the world. His hits can be heard in high-profile television series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries,” “Superstore” and “Bumblebee”. His most recent studio album is Dialogue, which was released in September, 2022, completing a trilogy of electronic releases that also includes the multimedia project Engage from 2015 and the studio album Transform from 2019. In August he released Live at the O2, which was recorded earlier this year at the famed London arena.

Welcome to the middle of the second British Invasion!  John Howard Jones was born in Southampton, in southern England to Welsh parents.  He grew up in Wales, moved to Canada when he was a teenager, and returned to the UK in the mid 70's where he attended the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.  The was the oldest of four boys, all of which became musicians, and started piano at the age of 7.  Dream Into Action is Howard Jones' second studio album, and was released in this month.  It went to number 10 on the Billboard 200, and number 2 on the UK albums chart.  Rupert Hine was the producer, who also produced albums for Rush.  Howard's brother Martin Jones plays bass on this album, and he has the group Afrodiziak as backing vocals on a number of tracks.  Jones had a successful debut release in 1984 called "Human Lib," and "Dream Into Action" would be an even bigger hit.  Howard Jones has a piano and keyboards-driven sound, and his lyrics are quite positive.  Jones believes that his positivity and depth tends to create a negative perception in the media, stating that "what's 'cool' is often very shallow and transient." Jones is still putting out albums today.  He released an album called Transform in 2019, and one called Dialogue in 20222.Bruce brings this synth-heavy 80's album to the podcast. Like to Get to Know You WellThis track preceded the album by over six months.  It came out as a single in August of 1984 as the Summer Olympics were kicking off in Los Angeles, and was dedicated to "the original spirit of the Olympic Games."  It was included in a remix album called "the 12" Album" in November 1984 before being included in this studio album.Assault and BatteryThis is a deeper cut which was played on an episode of Miami Vice.  The lyrics are about the horrors of eating meat - Jones was a vegetarian at the time, and is a vegan today.  This songs reminds us of Styx and Elton John with the keyboard work.  Life In One DayThe third single from the album (or fourth, depending upon how you count "Like to Get to Know You Well") went to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics are about not rushing through life, but taking time to enjoy the place where you are.  The British vocal group Afrodiziak can be heard contributing backing vocals to this song. Things Can Only Get BetterThe first single from the album is the big hit.  It went to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Afrodiziak contributes backing vocals to this track as well.  It is a very deliberately positive song, encouraging the listener who is down on his luck to keep going, and to keep looking for better days ahead. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme to the from the television series "Moonlighting" by Al JarreauBruce Willis launched his career in this detective romance comedy that starred Willis and Cybill Shepherd. STAFF PICKS:Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty & the HeartbreakersRob features a song written by Tom Petty and Dave Stewart (from the Eurythmics).  This was the main hit from the sixth studio album "Southern Accents."  It is a break-up song partially inspired by a conversation Stewart overheard between Joe Walsh and Stevie Nicks.  The Alice In Wonderland-themed video is a must-see.We Are the World by U.S.A. for AfricaLynch brings us the ultimate supergroup.  This was a benefit single for victims of famine in Africa, and raised over $60 million.  The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and Quincey Jones produced it.  Musicians appearing in the band were a veritable "who's who" in the music world, including performers as diverse as Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, and Ray Charles.White Lies by Jason & the Scorchers Wayne's staff pick is off the group's first full length album, "Lost and Found."  Jason & the Scorchers' high energy and country twang led them to be described as "cowpunk."  The lyrics describe a couple in a bad relationship.  "Take these chains and set me free, release me from this misery.  Now, don't you waste my time with your alibis 'cause your heart can't hide what I see in your eyes."One Night in Bangkok by Murray HeadBruce goes to the theater for his staff pick.  This song is from a concept album and musical called "Chess," written by Benny Andersson and  Bjorn Ulvaeus (formerly of ABBA).  The musical is about a Cold War-era chess tournament between two grandmasters, one American and one Soviet.  Murray Head performs the spoken verse and Anders Glenmark sings the chorus. COMEDY TRACK:I'm Kissin' You Goodbye by Ray StevensWe finish up this week's podcast with a break-up song in a style only Ray Stevens can deliver.

Documenting: Beatie Wolfe interviews award winning filmmaker, documentarian and producer, Lesley Chilcott of An Inconvenient Truth and Waiting for “Superman”, about her new documentary Watson and the privilege of sharing truth. Listen to this dublab radio show that takes you from vegetarian fast food to whale poop via love for our environment. Orange Juice for the Ears with “musical weirdo and visionary” (Vice) Beatie Wolfe explores the power of music across Space, Science, Art, Health, Film & Technology by talking to the leading luminaries in each field from Nobel Prize winners to multi-platinum producers and hearing the music that has most impacted them, their “Orange Juice for the Ears”. Beatie Wolfe is an artist who has beamed her music into space, been appointed a UN Women role model for innovation and held an acclaimed solo exhibition at the V&A Museum. Lesley Chilcott’s Orange Juice for the Ears First song that imprinted? “Whip It” by DEVO First album that shaped who you are? Dream Into Action by Howard Jones - track played “Life in One Day” The music you would send into Space? Tonga whale song The song you would have at your memorial? “Goodbye to You” by Scandal The album you would pass onto your kids? “Chuncho” by Yma Sumac (ee-ma sumac) - from The Ultimate Yma Sumac Collection” The show opens with “From Green to Red” by Beatie Wolfe, a song Beatie wrote after seeing An Inconvenient Truth. The show first aired live on LA’s dublab radio but is also available as a podcast. This podcast was Mastered by Dean Hovey. For rights reasons the music in this podcast version is shorter than in the original broadcast.

Friend of That Record Got Me High and (as will become obvious) extraordinarily good-natured Cathi Marro brings a record her 14-year-old self was touched (platonically) by, with, for, whatever. She loves Howard Jones and who are...we...to...argue? A spectral Orson Welles makes an appearance via Ouija Board and eats all of the food, drinks all the wine, and smokes cigars while playing with the cats.

Simon and Brian visit synth maestro Howard Jones to talk about the writing behind two of his seminal solo albums, Human's Lib and Dream Into Action, newly remastered and expanded by Cherry Red Records. In addition to songs like 'What Is Love?', 'New Song', 'Hide and Seek', 'Things Can Only Get Better' and 'Like To Get To Know You Well', Howard talks about his classic synth setup, performing at Live Aid, and his work on Transform, a new electronic album due this year.

“So” by Peter Gabriel Bruce is excited about this blockbuster hit album. After four solo albums without a name, the record company finally persuaded Peter Gabriel to name this fifth album. So is a synthesizer-heavy album influenced by world music. It shows Gabriel's experimental side, but it was a more approachable album than his other releases, and it was a huge hit in the mid-'80s both on radio and MTV. Gabriel went from a cult star to a mainstream star in the rock genre very quickly with this five-fold platinum album. There's really not a bad track on this album, and the majority of the songs received airplay. Join us as we have a BIG TIME with this SLEDGEHAMMER of an album! “In Your Eyes” This song leads off side two. Gabriel wanted to make it the last song, but the bass line is so strong that it needed to be near the front of the album to give the record stylus room to vibrate. This track became popular after the release of the movie "Say Anything." “Red Rain” Red Rain This track leads off the album. Gabriel wanted it to "crash at the front." Stewart Copeland (Police) does the symbol work at the front of this dark, melancholy song. “That Voice” This one qualifies as a deeper cut. Nice bass work by Tony Levin on this heavily layered exploration of conscience - the voices in your head. “Big Time” Emblematic of the yuppie culture of the ‘80's, this song satirizes the "bigger is better - greed is good” culture of the time. Stewart Copeland (of the Police) is on drums, while Tony Levin is fingering the bass and Jerry Marotta is playing the strings on the bass with drumsticks to give it the "slap bass" sound. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Danger Zone” - the theme from “Top Gun” by Kenny Loggins This tune was a hit from the mega-hit movie “Top Gun” featuring Tom Cruise. It’s actually a good soundtrack! STAFF PICKS: “I Wanna be a Cowboy” by Boys Don’t Cry Brian! Oh, Brian — I mean, Ted! Oh, Ted! Fighting off danger! This one hit deadpan comedy wonder could be heard in all the clubs in 1986. “All the Things She Said” by Simple Minds Rob shares the third single from Simple Minds’ seventh studio album, and it’s a great track. The B-side to the single is a live version of “Don't You Forget About Me,” their most famous song (but one that the lead singer hated). “Touch & Go” by Emerson, Lake, & Powell Wayne goes for ELP...but not Palmer in this case! Cozy Powell takes over percussion duties from Carl Palmer, who was unavailable to reform Emerson, Lake, & Palmer due to his work with the supergroup, Asia. The synthesizer melody is based on an English folk tune called “Lovely Joan.” “No One is to Blame” by Howard Jones Bruce closes out staff picks with this one. Jones originally put out this song on his “Dream Into Action” album. It became a hit after Phil Collins produced the re-recording, and added the drum work and backing vocals. This track appeared on Jones' third album entitled "One to One." LAUGH TRACK: “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image This number one song in Britain was from a comedy TV show which used puppets designed to look like famous politicians and celebrities. This is where Genesis got their video for “Land of Confusion.” Check out the video.

Steve Cooper talks with musician Howard Jones. Howard was one of the defining figures of mid-'80s synth pop. His music merged the technology-intensive sound of new wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late-'60s pop. He racked up a string of hits in the mid- and late '80s before he retreated into being a cult figure in the '90s.  He released his first single, New Song, in England in the fall of 1983 and it became a big hit, peaking at number three. His second single, What Is Love, was released a few months later and it reached number two and his debut album was released in the spring of 1984 and quickly rose to number one in England. In 1985 he released Dream Into Action. The record became his most successful, reaching number ten and going platinum in the U.S. spawning the hit singles Things Can Only Get Better, Like to Get to Know You Well, Life in One Day and Look Mama. In the spring of 1986, he released Action Replay an EP of remixes that featured a new version of No One Is to Blame which became his biggest U.S. hit, peaking at number four. In 1989 his single Everlasting Love became a number one adult contemporary hit in America, reaching number 13 pop. Since then he has continued to release new music and constantly tours, whether it be his solo show or as part of the Retro Futura Tour.

Episode 23: Howard Jones – Dream Into Action (1985) Part 3   After a bit of a break to attend a cider festival, Brian and Sarah are back and ready to finally tackle the second side of this iconic sophomore album by Howard Jones. They jump right into an analysis of the six songs on side 2 of the US cassette release. Part 3: Track by Track, continued Side two, like side one, features six tracks for the listeners' enjoyment. Only one of them had a video released for it, and what a video it was! Brian and Sarah have a good time discussing the video for "Look Mama," and then Brian actually makes Sarah laugh until she cries with his misunderstanding of lyrics in "Bounce Right Back." However, not all of the conversation is as lighthearted; later songs feature discussions about the Tao Te Ching and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism. Look Mama Bounce Right Back Elegy Is There a Difference? Automaton Hunger for the Flesh Part 4: Final Review and Rating As he often does throughout the course of an album discussion, Brian has made it quite clear how much he enjoys "Dream Into Action." He asks to go first with his review and rating, which leaves the audience in suspense a little longer about Sarah's final review. She has made a lot of positive comments during the three episodes about this album, but is she finally ready to hand out her first-ever five record-adapter rating? You'll have to listen to find out! See the video we discuss here: Look Mama   Read more at http://permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast Follow us at https://twitter.com/permrecordpod

Episode 22: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action (1985) Part 2 Last week, our two hosts, Brian and Sarah, were so long-winded in their discussion of this classic album's history and their 30-year love affair with it that they only managed to get through the first two tracks before realizing that the show was running too long.  This week, they get things back on track by finishing up the remaining four songs on side one and then briefly discussing the topic of Howard Jones' restaurant, something which came up on Facebook this past week. Part 3: Track by Track B&S talk about the rest of side one and a pair of videos.  Also, Brian declares one of these songs to be more disturbing than anything by "dark" bands like Depeche Mode and The Cure.   Sarah calls out a declaration of strength for being weak. No One Is To Blame Dream Into Action Like To Get To Know You Well Assault And Battery   See the videos we discuss here: Like To Get To Know You Well (Original Version) Like To Get To Know You Well (1985 Version)     Read more at http://permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast Follow us at https://twitter.com/permrecordpod

Episode 21: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action (1985) Part 1 After an abbreviated episode last week, this episode finds our hosts returning to the traditional format of discussing an entire album. And discuss it they do--in fact, so much so that even the first side has to be broken up into two episodes! What selection prompted so much conversation between Brian and Sarah? It's "Dream Into Action," the second studio album by British musician Howard Jones, released in 1985. Part 1: Background Both hosts share information about Howard Jones, his musical upbringing, and his early struggles to get a record deal. They mention his debut album, "Human's Lib," and the success it found on the British charts. Then the discussion turns to the making of "Dream Into Action" and the performance of the album and the singles in both the UK and the US. Some time is spent discussing the different track listings and track selections for the UK and US releases. Brian and Sarah are more familiar with the US cassette version, so they've chosen that track listing to analyze. Part 2: Personal History Once again, Sarah did not own an actual copy of "Dream Into Action" back in the day, and in fact, it was quite some time until she even had any copy of it. She was, however, familiar with the singles, and she shares a story from her high school years that's quite typical of many teenage girls at the time. Brian, on the other hand, was introduced to the album pretty early on, but it came to him in a somewhat unusual manner compared to his typical record acquisitions. Part 3: Track by Track Brian and Sarah find themselves with a lot to say about the first two tracks on Side One-- which is no surprise, considering both songs were major international hits. They also spend quite a bit of time discussing the two videos. So, to save the listeners' ears, this episode concludes after the discussion of "Life In One Day."  (Part 2 of the discussion covers the rest of the tracks on Side One of the US cassette.)   Things Can Only Get Better Life in One Day   See the videos we discuss here: Things Can Only Get Better Life In One Day   Read more at http://permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast Follow us at https://twitter.com/permrecordpod

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Molly Larkin about meeting addiction with loving kindness. Molly is a dear. I remember meeting her for the first time in January and being impressed with her presence. Strong, comforting, welcoming. She's the kind of person who makes you feel at ease and OK in your own skin. Learning that Molly is a registered nurse and a certified life coach, makes sense, she is so undoubtedly in her element in the work that she does. What I find remarkable about this interview is the way she dives right in and we talk about "hard stuff" - addiction, eating disorders, ego, and self worth. In the same instance, Molly exudes humor, love, and acceptance. I truly enjoyed our conversation, and I'm so glad that we have crossed paths. In this episode, Molly and I talk about: - Her experience with addiction and an eating disorder - How "maitri" (loving kindness) has been a key to her unlocking painful thoughts - "The Work" of Byron Katie - The ego's role in painful thoughts - How to return to joy, even when the ego is running the show, and one is stuck n the midst of painful thoughts - Molly's work with clients, and how to begin freeing oneself from addiction I'm super excited that Molly is one of our speakers for the Dream Into Action Retreat running this weekend (November 13-14, 2015). Sign up here. Resources for this show: Molly Larkin's website Read Molly's post on eating disorders Dream Into Action registration site. CCTP Website and registration (tell Kate that Molly & Paula sent you) Byron Katie's book "Loving What Is" - my favorite of her books, on Amazon - it's simply brilliant and I know you'll love it! I am an Amazon affiliate. Links on this page (ones to items I truly love and recommend) may earn me a commission. The post Episode 10: Molly Larkin Speaks About Meeting All things with Loving Kindness appeared first on Jump Start Your Joy.