The 80s synth legend Howard Jones has a new album out called Transform and we quite like his new single "The One To Love You." We think you will, too!
Now if you don't know Howard Jones, we'll give you a bit of his pop history. As we said, he is a synth pop legend. However, he also a pop legend as he often used live horns, and other instruments in his songs. Howard is also an amazing songwriter and vocalist. Within a 10-year span, he had 15 top 40 singles around the world. He was part of the 80s British invasion the US, and he was a household name on MTV back in the day. Howard's 1983 debut album Human's Lib went to #1 in the UK.
Human's Lib in 1983
(UK #1, US #59)
His debut album would have his highest chart performing single with "What Is Love?". The following four singles were from that album ...
"New Song" in 1983
(UK #3, US #27)
(UK #2, US #33)
(UK #12)
(UK #7)
Dream Into Action in 1985
(UK #2, US #10)
His second album Dream Into Action in 1985 is when the US really took notice of him as he had his first top ten hit with "Things Can Only Get Better." The singles from the second album were ...
(UK #4, US #49)
(UK #6, US #5)
(UK #10)
(UK #14, US #19)
Action Replay in 1986
(US #34)
In 1986, Howard did a re-recording of "No One Is To Blame" (which was on the album Dream Into Action) with Phil Collins on drums and backing vocals. It was featured on his Action Replay EP in 1986, and it was his biggest hit in the US.
"No One Is To Blame" in 1986
(UK #16, US #4)
One To One in 1986
(UK #10, US #59)
Howard quickly followed that up with this third album One To One. The album did well, but it wasn't as successful as the previous two albums, and this singles didn't chart that high. The singles were ...
(UK #35, US #76)
(UK #43, US #17)
(UK #70)
Cross That Line in 1989
(UK #64, US #65)
There was a two year break and his next album was out in 1989 called Cross That Line. The singles did much better in the US than the UK. They were ...
"Everlasting Love" in 1989
(UK #62, US #12)
"The Prisoner" in 1989
(UK #98, US #30)
In the Running in 1992
His fifth album In The Running came out in 1992 and the album didn't chart anywhere. In the US, he had a moderate hit with "Lift Me Up." It would be his last single to chart in the US.
"Lift Me Up" in 1992
(UK #52, US #32)
The Best Of Howard Jones in 1993
(UK #36)
The Best Of Howard Jones was released in 1993. There was a new single, which was a cover of a Donald Fagen song, to promote the best-of album, but it was only a minor hit in Germany. It was ...
Although not in the charts, Howard kept his career going. Between 1993 and 2019, Howard released 8 more albums. We must admit, we lost track of him during this time, too. However, he has a new album out this year called Transform, and it was his first album to hit the charts in the UK since 1989. What a nice comeback!
Transform in 2019
(UK #49)
So what's the new single "The One To Love You" like? Classic Howard Jones. While it may have a nod to his past, this sounds very current. It has a nice melody and Howard's vocals still sound great. It's like hearing a long-lost friend. It just makes you smile. Check out the music video ...
Wasn't that lovely? Yes, it was! Check out Howard's new album Transform here. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added "The One To Love You" to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. We've also added in a couple of his other new songs "Beating Mr. Neg" and "Hero In Your Eyes" to our playlist. Enjoy!~
Cheers then,
—Davearama
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