Wang_chung_dance_hall_days

While the song itself peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, Stereogum provides an excellent deep dive into the band's transition from their original name, Huang Chung, to their mainstream success under the production of Chris Hughes (who also produced Tears for Fears). Recommended Reading

: Great for quick trivia, including the meaning behind the lyrics and the fact that the song was actually recorded twice—once in 1982 and then the famous 1984 version. wang_chung_dance_hall_days

: The prominent, catchy saxophone riff is often cited as the "hook" that defined the song’s mid-80s sound. While the song itself peaked at #16 on