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Howard Jones

Howard Jones is a British synth-based solo artist who had a string of hits in the 80s including "New Song", "Like To Get To Know You Well" and "Life In One Day".

My personal favourite, though, is "Pearl In The Shell", where Howard sings "and the feel goes on!".

His debut album "Human's Lib" was his most successful, and was released in 1983. It featured the singles "New Song", "What is Love?", "Hide and Seek" and "Pearl in the Shell".

  Howard Jones Discography

Howard Jones - Hide and Seek (1984)

The third single from the Human's Lib album reached No.12 in the UK singles chart, which was slightly disappointing after the previous single "What is Love" had reached No.2 in 1983.  However, a No.12 in the 80s was stilll very successful and would probably have shifted more copies than some of the number ones singles from the Noughties.

Howard Jones - New Song (1983)

Here's howard playing his classic 1983 hit "New Song" live in November 2008.

 Howard Jones - Like To Get to Know You Well (The Tube - 1984)