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Neon Nights

7 Sep 2016

Show 059 / Howard Jones Interviewed by John von Ahlen

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Show 059 / Howard Jones Interviewed by John von Ahlen

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Neon Nights Show #059 “Howard Jones Interview”

“Throw off your mental chains…”

HOWARD JONES is described by AllMusic.com as “one of the defining figures of mid-’80s synth pop.” A classically trained pianist, Howard Jones applied his classical skills to synthesisers, creating a unique sound and composing a string of chart topping hits. His 1983 debut single, “New Song” peaked at number 3 in the UK singles charts. More recently “New Song” received new life when it was used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad. Howard’s first two albums ‘Humans Lib and ‘Dream into Action, brought Howard a host of hits including ‘Things Can Only Get Better, ‘What is Love?, ‘Pearl In The Shell, ‘Like to Get To Know You Well, ‘Hide And Seek (performed at Live Aid). Look Mama and No One Is To Blame, which reached No.1 in the US. Howard has sold over 8 million albums across the globe.Australian Tour November 2016
A Metropolis Touring and David Roy Williams Presentation
Get ready for a double dose of the 1980’s smash hits as two of the era’s biggest icons. KIM WILDE & HOWARD JONES, return to Australia for a co-headlining tour. thanks to www.metropolistouring.com and David Roy Williams.Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview B
“… their songs have stood the test of time… a high-energy, fun-packed performance” – Bristol Post.
Mention KIM WILDE and people’s eyes light up. The blonde singer with the siren voice and girl-next-door appeal is one of pop music’s most dazzling stars. The French consider her the “Brigitte Bardot of Rock”. German fans still revere her as the sexiest glamour girl to come out of the 80s and in Australia she has always been very close to our hearts having charted three number one mega-hits. ‘Kids In America, ‘You Keep Me HanginOn and ‘If I Cant Have You as well as another 6 Top 40 hits including ‘Cambodia, ‘You Came, ‘View From A Bridge, and ‘Chequered Love. To put her amazing career in perspective she has sold 10 million albums and 20 million singles and is the most successful British female artist of the 80’s! Despite being broadcast on Australian shores on MORE Digital with ‘The Kim Wilde ’80s Show’ this will be Kim’s first performances on Australian shores in almost three years.
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“It’s time to let your hair down as this is guaranteed to be an amazing night of unforgettable 80s nostalgia!” – The Dwarf Review.

HOWARD JONES is described by AllMusic.com as “one of the defining figures of mid-’80s synth pop.” A classically trained pianist, Howard Jones applied his classical skills to synthesisers, creating a unique sound and composing a string of chart topping hits. His 1983 debut single, “New Song” peaked at number 3 in the UK singles charts – more recently “New Song” received new life when it was used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad. Howard’s first two albums ‘Humans Lib and ‘Dream into Action, brought Howard a host of hits including ‘Things Can Only Get Better, ‘What is Love?, ‘Pearl In The Shell, ‘Like to Get To Know You Well, ‘Hide And Seek‘. (performed at Live Aid), Look Mama and No One Is To Blame, which reached No.1 in the US. Howard has sold over 8 million albums across the globe.”The shows take the audience on a personal trip through Howard’s 30 year music career”

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This concert is a unique opportunity to see two international eighties pop icons, KIM WILDE & HOWARD JONES, performing the hits that defined a generation, live on Australian stages.

Australian Tour Dates – November 2016
Wednesday 2nd November – CANBERRA, Canberra Theatre
Friday 4th November – SYDNEY, Enmore Theatre
Saturday 5th November – BRISBANE, Eatons Hil
Sunday 6th November – GOLD COAST, Jupiters
Wednesday 9th November – SYDNEY, Rooty Hill RSL
Thursday 10th November – HOBART, Wrest Point
Friday 11th November – MELBOURNE, Palais Theatre
Saturday 12th November – ADELAIDE, The Gov
Sunday 13th November – PERTH, Astor Theatre

Tickets on sale via: http://www.metropolistouring.com/kim-wilde-howard-jones
Pre Sale: 2nd June 9am – 5th June 5pm Local time
General Sale: 6th June 9am Local time

KIM WILDE

“…with a sprawling setlist clocking in at two dozen songs, with a two hour performance… she still looks stunning and sounds amazing, and it truly had a party-like atmosphere” – Rocksubculture

“Mention Kim Wilde’s name and people’s eyes light up. The blonde singer with the siren voice and girl-next-door appeal is one of pop music’s most dazzling stars” – The Dwarf

“by the time it came to Kids In America time even the stiffest of retro deniers was up”- The Music Review

HOWARD JONES

“he best represents not just the style of music but the feelings of that era” – Rock Subculture

“a synth legend, his hit songs are undeniable pop gold and his mastery of the keyboard, impressive” – Space March

“still has what it takes to wow an audience… if he is appearing near you at any time soon, then rush without hesitation to grab a ticket” – Purple
Tour Poster

Electronically Yours,
John von Ahlen

Saturday 7pm GMT+10 on JOY949.Tune into JOY 94.9 on your radio, or listen on your computer / mobile device by visiting www.joy.org.au/listenlive

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Check out Howard Jones on >>
Official Page >> www.howardjones.com
Facebook >> www.facebook.com/howardjones/
Wikipedia >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Jones
Twitter >> https://twitter.com/howardjones

You can listen to the entire show by clicking on the podcast link at the bottom of the page


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Playlist for Show 059 – 3rd of September 2016

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01 01 Alistair Albrecht Bellatrax Ft. Howard Jones - Know You Well (Original Mix) Alistair Albrecht Bellatrax Ft. Howard Jones Know You Well (Original Mix) LGBTIQ Content
02 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview How would you describe yourself?
03 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview At 19 you enrolled at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. What can you tell our listeners about your time there?
04  04 Apexape - Joy & Pain (Radio Edit) Apexape Joy & Pain (Radio Edit)
05 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview Can you remember what it was like when you had your first #1 (Human’s Lib)? What was that like for you? What did you do?
06 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview The media were pretty awful to you, and plenty of other amazing synthpop bands back in the 80s. What did you think of it at the time?
07 08 Howard Jones - New Song (New Version) Howard Jones New Song (New Version)
08 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview Synthesizers were cutting edge in the 80s and a new and exciting thing. Do you have any favourite synths and do you still have any of them?
09 10 Bel Air feat. Misunderstood - Close To You (Radio Edit) Bel Air feat. Misunderstood Close To You (Radio Edit) LGBTIQ Content
10 12 Howard Jones - What Is Love Howard Jones What Is Love
11 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview Did you make any friends with any of your chart rivals in the 80s? And are you still in touch with any of them today?
12 15 Cedric Gervais And Howard Jones - Things Can Only Get Better Cedric Gervais And Howard Jones Things Can Only Get Better (Original Mix)
13 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview What are your thoughts on doing these 80s Circuit Festivals?
14 17 Nick Galea & Barbara Tucker - Take A Trip Radio Edit Nick Galea & Barbara Tucker Take A Trip Radio Edit LGBTIQ Content
15 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview Any highlights or oh-my-god moments (and amazing people) you can share with us from your amazing career?
16 20 Howard Jones - Like To Get To Know You Well Howard Jones Like To Get To Know You Well
17 Neon Nights - 059 - Howard Jones Interview Given the current state of the music industry and all the challenges and opportunites. What advice do you have for would-be musicians / pop stars?
18 22 Afro Medusa - Pasilda (Erick Morillo Remix Edit) Afro Medusa Pasilda (Erick Morillo Remix Edit) LGBTIQ Content
19 Howard Jones - The Human Touch Howard Jones The Human Touch

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