Ep. 167: Howard Jones discusses his song "New Song"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 7 August 2023

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Legendary singer-songwriter Howard Jones is a pioneer of electronic music, and he made his first mark on the world with the release of "New Song" in 1983. A string of hits and a remarkable career would soon follow, as would countless artists and producers who were influenced by his work. In this episode, Howard breaks down the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the song that started it all. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, visit http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:35.0	Hey everybody.
0:36.0	Hey everybody.
0:38.0	Hey everybody.
0:42.0	Today's guest is singer, songwriter, and pianist Howard Jones from Southampton,
0:48.3	England. Together we take a deep dive into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind his 1983 breakout hit single,
0:56.5	New Song.
0:57.5	Taken from his debut album, Humans Live.
1:00.8	A little interesting tidbit.
1:02.4	New Song is the first track ever dissected here on Krista Makes a
1:05.7	podcast to not feature any traditional instruments such as the electric guitar. Howard was on the cutting edge of this then new technology and he embraced
1:16.0	it tenfold. He really was a pioneer of the new wave scene and the blueprint he had a part in creating is still heard in today's modern dance and pop music.
1:25.0	Howard mentioned that he always strives for a connection between the listener and what he's trying to convey with his lyrics.
1:32.0	These weren't corny teeny bopper lyrics. They had substance,
1:36.6	which is one of many reasons why Howard's music still resonates with his fans after all these
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