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: 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.

: It was originally released in 1982 on their debut album under the name Huang Chung before being re-recorded for their 1983 album Points on the Curve . 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

: Directed by Kevin Godley and Lol Creme (of 10cc), the video features nostalgic, dream-like home movie footage that mirrors the song's themes of looking back at younger days. Recommended Reading : Directed by Kevin Godley and