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The new wave synth pop collective Men Without Hats were formed in 1980 by brothers Ivan and Stefan Doroschuk. Ivan was the leader of the group, writing the majority of the songs and providing the lead vocals; Stefan was the guitarist; and other members changed frequently throughout the course of the group’s career. They independently released their debut EP, Folk of the ’80s, in 1980; it was reissued the following year by Stiff in Britain. During 1982, the band consisted of Ivan, Stefan, another brother Colin Doroschuk (keyboards), along with drummer Allan McCarthy; this is the lineup that recorded Men Without Hats’ 1982 debut album, Rhythm of Youth. Taken from their debut, the single “The Safety Dance” became a major hit, peaking on the American charts at number three in 1983. Driven by an insistent three-chord synthesizer riff, the song was one of the biggest synth pop hits of the new wave era. The group wasn’t able to exploit its success, however. Folk of the ’80s (Part III) stalled at number 127 on the charts in America and made even less of an impact in other parts of the world. Thanks to the minor-hit title track, 1987’s Pop Goes the World was a bigger success, yet it didn’t recapture the audience their first album had gained. Released two years later, The Adventures of Women & Men Without Hate in the 21st Century failed to chart, as did its follow-up, 1991’s Sideways. The two albums’ lack of success effectively put an end to Men Without Hats’ career.
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Trudeau's song when living in his favorite China: listen to what he says in this video at 4:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxHk7kKxwrk
new wave at it's finest
Insightful political commentary and largely ignored!!! Well, as least, I got it.
Awesome band and what a great tune! And has any vocalist ever sounded so much like a singing darek?
Only played in China
absolutely underrated masterpiece of 80's madness
Little people…yeah they're living in China! lol
Songs about China were very popular in 1982: British bands Huang Chung and Japan did songs about it as well.
I was just sitting in my chair thinking and doing nothing related to China or men without hats then this song just fucking showed up in my head, and refused to leave until i listened
High level synth pop band
Living in china
Me and the boys listening to this during quarantine.
🎶 "What did China do? She ordered out Corona virus instead of Chinese food"
I dont want to go to China right now
Thumbs up if you are watching from quarantine.
The solution is revolution
For all of the people living in China
Got the answers to all the questions.
Isn't it Canada Day today?
This band actually started out as a punk band.
Still holds up in 2020.
Their wearing loafers, collecting posters the little people that are living in China.
MWH always write clever lyrics
You can NOT sit still for this.
Yes yes the hats they knew about China too I don’t know I’m gonna play this for my wife because she’s Chinese and I think you’ll dig it all I have your attention now thank you for posting it’s BOSS!!
QL
You know I love this group maybe they should’ve called them selves Kings without Crowns ! I mean when you consider that there is a horrifying warning in the lyrics and the music of this song…
China do you wanna dance? Thanks for posting this wonderful song!!
QL
Yeah they want to dance the Safety Dance.
Well, at least now I see all the lyrics. It is hard to understand some of these damn words the way Ivan sings.
When I was kid in the '80's, I thought this was kind of a silly song that reminded me a bit of later Devo, and I didn't really understand it (Chairman Mao, ping pong, the Gang of Four, whatever). Revisiting this track 30+ years later, it sounds eerily prophetic of the brave new world in which we now live: the solution is revolution. And yes, I currently am living in China.
this song predicted hong kong
If you listen to this song and Turning Japanese, it's as good as spending a year living in the far east.
Playing this for my Korean wife and her family
What
Would Chairman Mao say
If he knew
What his people think of him today
Revolution is out of hand
The Gang Of Four
Try to make it as a western band
China
What do you need
You've got everything
From your scruffy head to dirty feet
China
Do you want to dance
You're wearing makeup
And listening to Adam And The Ants