Howard Jones
Howard Jones combined optimistic, uplifting lyrics with state-of-the-art synth programming. His one-man electronic shows and positive message made him one of the most popular synth-pop artists of the mid-80s, with hits that still resonate today.
Origin: Southampton, England · Years active: 1983–present
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Biography
Howard Jones combined optimistic, uplifting lyrics with state-of-the-art synth programming. His one-man electronic shows and positive message made him one of the most popular synth-pop artists of the mid-80s, with hits that still resonate today.
Key 1980s albums
- Human's Lib (1984) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Dream into Action (1985) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- One to One (1986) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- What Is Love? (1983) — 80s songs
- New Song (1983) — 80s songs
- Things Can Only Get Better (1985) — 80s songs
- No One Is to Blame (1985) — 80s songs
- Like to Get to Know You Well (1984) — 80s songs
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- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for Howard Jones, covering 1983–1986.
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