Man I don't care what it takes for folks to discover The Fixx. I share them constantly. Immensely underrated and too often unmentioned in top bands of 80s. Saved By Zero cannot be ruined by commercialism. Impossible!
I agree and do the same. I do it with Simple Minds and Saga too. They are all bands that deserve new fans and greater recognition. I've seen them live three times (2001, 2010 and 2018). I've been waiting for their follow-up to Beautiful Friction. After ten long years, it's finally out!
I have 94 Fixx songs on my computer. Some are named the same, but are from different albums and tapes or are either live versions or a special mixes. I bought their tapes when they came out. Love em. Ah, the 80s!
Enlightening convo! Just saw Cy and the Fixx last week and they never disappoint. Always fresh, invested and present in what they do. Not to mention immensely talented. Thanks for the interview.
Hearing The Fixx, and especially this song, instantly teleports me emotionally back to the early 80s when I was just starting jr high and these songs were playing on the radio. Music is like a time capsule loaded with so many memories.
Same for me, The Fixx could always take me away. Put the headphones on clear my mind. I would try to imagine what the music would look like if I could see it. Good times.
Saved By Zero is exactly the song I think of when I think of the Fixx…continued the mesmerizing moodiness of their first album while introducing them to a larger audience and setting the stage for the far more pop-oriented One Thing…but the heart of this band has always been these atmospheric slow burners to me. To each their own!
Reach the Beach was a high school fave. And I still dig it! Some deep cuts I like are Liner and the title cut. Great interview. Keep rocking Professor!
I always thought they were underappreciated. The Fixx is a really good band. Wonderful, tight musicianship. Their 2012 album "Beautiful Friction" is one of their best! They still have it. Great band!!!
I saw The Fixx live in the 90's and just went because it was cheap. I was blown away. They are amazing live. Caught me off guard and have been a fan ever since. Red Skies is my jam but saved by zero is right up there. Thanks again for always having amazing content. They still play live, everyone should catch them if they can.
The Fixx were underrated I thought..Red Skies at Night, saved by zero, deeper and deeper, secret separation.. So many great songs and great memories of those songs in the 80’s.
I loved "Saved by Zero". I think it was one of the first videos I ever saw. Back in the day, I enjoyed "Are We Ourselves" which also had a great video. More recently-- while listening to replays of AT40 (with the late great Casey Kasem) I discovered another of the Fixx's tracks-- "Sign of Fire". What a fabulous tune! Cy's vocals on this one are so, so good. I wish I had heard it back in the 1980s. I don't think it got spun on radio stations that I listened to back +35 years ago! Thanks again for the great videos Professor!
I was 10 when this song came out, moved around a lot being a military brat. There wasn’t anything that kept me from feeling great sadness EXCEPT THIS SONG!!! It truly helped me find some inner peace and spoke to me in such a way that I was able to deal with depression, even at the age of 10!!! I thank them for writing a classic that has therapeutic power!!!
I totally agree! I was 15. I'm also a military brat and an only child. This song, among others also helped me when I joined the military and had to move several times. It still helps me to this day.
Another great interview, thanks Professor! The Fixx not only merged synth and rock as you mentioned, but the mental and physical. They make you think and move to an insidious beat with this amazing song.
....YES, YES YES!!!! ...ONJ was a HUUUUGE part in me Music history...She may not be "Rock" but she changed the Game for Divas, who wanted World recognition....and, she was VERY easy on the Eyes.....and, the Legs....and, the spandex..... RIP., Livvie....
She was the reason most young boys in the late 70"s and 80"s knew they were straight. I remember couple skating with Alexa Innmon to Magic. What a time!
Thanks POR. Saved By Zero has always been unique. I've had many of my own interpretations over the years. Always sounds present and futuristic at the same time. Quite a trick. Secret Separation is my fav of theirs. Sounds so heartfelt and full... even though I still ponder the lyrics each listen.
Indeed, Adam. These songs are very relevant in today’s world. My husband and I sit outside by the pool every night and listen to music and have a glass of wine (or 2), and The Fixx is on our playlist. Great band!
Saved by Zero is one of my faves by the Fixx, but I really love The Sign of Fire! Other faves are Deeper & Deeper; Less Cities, More Moving People; & Secret Separation.
I think "The Fixx" were much bigger in the US than in the UK as I don't remember this group growing up in the UK in the 80s. Good interview though! I love that "zero" in the song stood for that peaceful happy place where there is no thought. Very Zen :)
1983 I was 23 with a wife and 2 kids, then - the wife and 2 kids, wknd dad is hard, MTV was big back then, the fixx's videos were cool, it's great to hear those songs again, this channel keeps those memories alive. TY
The first time I heard of the Fixx was when I heard and saw the Saved by Zero video. I was instantly mesmerized. I was only 14, but I knew this group was special and different. Reach the Beach was the first album I owned and I became a fan for life. They have been a steady force through all of my life's peaks and valleys.
They're such a part of the furniture for me. And I've yet to meet anyone who dislikes their discography. Even reactions akin to "Oh that's those guys?" are positive. Wonderful!
One of my favorite bands in high school, although I could never seem to get my friends into the FIXX, unlike other acts like REM, the Cure, the Pretenders, etc. I remember seeing a concert video back in the day, and for the entire set, the bassist stood perfectly still, didn’t move a muscle that wasn’t absolutely necessary to make the sounds. It sounds boring, but totally fits the vibe of the band-sort of the “anti-Flea” (in a good way).
Love the Fixx! Their music seemed like the future to me back in the day and still gives me that same vibe even today! Great episode Professor! Great interview! Thanks for keeping the music alive!
Fixx's music being used in ads for big corporations years after release is a testament to how good they are. reach the beach great album. played it so much til there wasn't much left to play.
Thanks for this Adam, have to admit I had never heard of them before. None of these songs were hits in Britain. Anyway, they sound pretty good so going to give the album a listen later.
The Fixx had one of my favorite songs on the Soundtrack to Streets of Fire. Deeper and Deeper. Professor of Rock needs to do some shows on great movie soundtracks from this classic new wave era. Streets of Fire, Times Square, That Summer!, To live and Die in LA, Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains, Valley Girl, Fast times atRidgemeont High. Heavy Metal, Lost Boys,
For many years I misheard the lyric "when the wrong antidote is like a bone in the throat" as "like a BOMB in the throat", which would be rather more severe.
Great Song, Great Singer, Great Band! For me, The Most Intriguing Lyric of The Fixx' "Saved By Zero"???: "Who needs to win? Saved by Zero!" :) Thanks for Interviewing Cy Curnin, Professor! May God Bless You And Yours--And ALL Of The Rest Of Us, Too! :)
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 "Who needs to win?" I think that it politely challenges the notion that we so often think that we have to compete with each other all the Time throughout Life: who makes more money, who has a bigger/better house/car. Who's kids are smarter. And on and on and on and on. Endlessly. But The Wise (Wo)Man simply refuses to engage in The Folly of Constant And Never-Ending Competition... with The Goal of having Peace of Mind, instead! :)
I loved the Fixx back in the 80's and I still enjoy listening to their music today. Funny enough I don't remember the "Saved by Zero" in the Toyota commercial but I do remember that song being used in ads for Fidelity a couple of years ago. I'm surprised people didn't freak out about it's usage then.
The early 80's music and bands are without doubt my favorites of the decade, led by The Fixx. You are 100% correct when you say their songs of that era are once again relevant to current events- I hear "Stand or Fall" in my head every time I see a story about Ukraine or Taiwan. Reach the Beach is an album that will always be in my playlist.
I picked this album up from used vinyl rack at a local record store about a year ago. I had never hear the whole thing and was impressed by the list of songs. It’s quickly become one of my favorite albums.
I'm so glad for this upload! Not only do I get to revisit an old favorite Band/Singer but, somewhat unrelated, it FINALLY got the theme to Forensic Files out of my head. Thanks, Prof!😘💖👍👏👏👏
I have seen the “FIXX” twice in the last 2 years . Outstanding!!! The live mix sound of the band is unbelievable and the vocals are really really great ! All original members to boot ! The new album has some gems on it as well ! I 🤘🏻FIXX !
I owned a cassette tape of Reach The Beach in the '80s .What an amazing album and iconic cover art. My favorites from Reach The Beach were the title track , Liner ,Saved By Zero and One Thing
I remember seeing them in concert many times. The concert I remember the most is the one that had a 15 minute version of the The Fool. I was lucky to see them for the Shuttered Room, Reach the Beach and Phantoms tours. I have continued to get their releases throughout the years. Unlike a lot of artists Cy's voice has stayed strong and he songs almost the save as he did 40 years ago. Their 2012 release Beautiful Friction and the 2022 release Every Five Seconds are good albums. The first three albums are ones I still listen to this day but it's 1011 Woodland that I actuallly listen to most. If you have not checked it out I hightly recommend it. Thanks to Cy (and The Fixx) and Professor for the great video.
Always loved that song, my favorite by The Fixx but I had misinterpreted it all these years and it is much deeper than my initial thought. Fantastic interview of a highly intelligent man looking for the same answers we all are. The music was as original as the lyrics great episode!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I need to read more on this philosophy because it sounds like maybe I can find peace within myself. Sometimes my mind drives me crazy thinking about things that could happen instead of just being at zero
@@MyName-pl7zn Same thing happens to me! When a song sounds a certain way I can usually tell how deep its message is. I’d love to be at zero, a.k.a zen.
I was introduced to The Fixx when I hear their song 'Red Skies' on the radio. It was in a set of 10 songs from 1982, and I heard it while I was chasing a KiwiRail DL locomotive on a freight train from Palmerston North to Napier.
I was just beginning married life and having 4 children in the 80s. Life was so hectic and crazy. Like so many women, I was trying so hard to be a perfect parent, spouse, employee, child (my parents we much older than my peers and we lost our beloved Daddy, Da, Dad, Dada in 87). I was late to the party as far as hearing Saved by Zero, but latched on to it like a life ring! I truly credit that song with getting me through the turmoil of expecting my 4th child,, the joy of having that child, and the grieving process all at the same time. I would hear different things at different times in the song and it helped. I dedicate this song to my late father, A. B. C. (His initials for the privacy he valued.).
I loved their music in my childhood, but didn’t get to see them in concert until about 2014. They played at the Triple Door in Seattle, and I was able to buy into meet and greet after. The entire band autographed the CDs I had brought, and I got to chat a little with Cy, and also the bass player Dan Brown. Both were kind and friendly, and Dan was advocating for me to get back to playing bass.
My favorite band for 40 years. Their first two albums influenced the type of music that I have listened to ever since. The amazing thing to me is that Reach the Beach had been my favorite album since it was released. Then in 2012, they released Beautiful Friction and that took over the top spot. Incredible songs: musically, lyrically, and in production. In June of 2022, they released yet another incredible album, Every Five Seconds. A fan-favorite song for 25 years, Lonely as a Lighthouse, was played sparingly live over the years, and it finally made its way onto an album. Many other great songs on the new release, including Closer, Wake Up, and Woman of Flesh and Blood.
Yes!!! Great to hear The Fixx and this interview with Cy. Reach the Beach was the first album I ever bought and The Fixx was the first concert I ever saw. Btw, they are still touring and putting out new music!
Fantastic video. I remember the first time I saw Citizen Kane and the “through the roof” shot, I immediately thought of the Saved By Zero video, so it’s cool to find out that was intentional. As big as Reach the Beach and its singles were, The Fixx should have been 10x bigger. So, so good and Cy is such an engaging interview!
My first departure after my first trip to Europe. I was with Rob Cavallo, right before he started with artist and repertoire at Warner Bros. Good friend from college. Save by zero sent me off into the blue skies. An amazing time it was
I remember the summer of Reach the Beach. Sleeping on the floor of our rehearsal space. Somehow tricking our manager to pay for an apartment for us near the beach. Didn't last long but that album brings me back to that great summer. Saved by Zero definitely the favorite.
Such a great record. I bought it when I was 16 or 17, shortly after it came out. So much thought-provoking material on it, and nothing more so than "Saved By Zero".
Saw the Fixx in the 2000s in a small restaurant with show place in Annapolis Maryland. I couldn't imagine seeing such a great show from a band that used to do big venues in such an intimate setting. Maybe 500 people capacity.
If I had to pick one hit that best captures the 80s for me, it would have to be "One things leads to Another ". ( a close second would be The Police's Synchronicity )
I ran across their new album Every Five Seconds (2022) after watching this video this morning, and I’ve just finished enjoying the 1st 5 tracks so far. It deserved a mention in the video that they have new music out.
Was more of a old skool Metal head..in the 80s ..but a lot of other genera of music ..when I hear them now..defiantly takes me back...great songs just ingrain them selves into our being..and memories..
I had the Reach the Beach cassette tape in middle school. Played it so much, I had it memorized. Saved By Zero and One Thing Leads to another are favorites.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I was listening to the Smiths and Sinead O'Connor last night. They have a few creepy songs too. PS: I listened to the Cars record too. Great album!
Reach the Beach was such a great album that even though I had the greatest hits I still kept it. My favorite little known song is the title track, what a gem!
i like this song. although when i read "80s eerie hit" in the title, at first, i thought it was gonna be about "people are strange" by echo and the bunnymen. if this song plays while driving alone through a deserted road on a rainy night, you'll end up checking the backseat every 30 seconds.
One Thing Leads to Another is their most successful chart song, Stand or Fall is their signature song and the first hit that put them on the map in the US at least, but Saved By Zero carries the most meaning. I’ve loved The Fixx since the first time I heard Stand or Fall. They have kept the same line up since their 2nd record and still sound amazing in concert. Just saw them this summer. I’d encourage everyone to their more recent gem, Happy Landings. If you can’t find at least one meaningful line in that song that makes you think about your life and appreciate all that you’ve made it through, than you haven’t lived life. “Welcome back from disarray.”
Was happy to cash the royalty check. I think we fans need to remember that this is how these people make their living. This is their business, this is how they feed their family. We need to get off our high horse and maybe congratulate this song writer for writing such a ever lasting hit. Though on the other hand, using it to advertise zero percent interest is a bit much. Lol
I bought Reach the Beach on cassette as sort of an afterthought, I think there was a sale 2 for 1. Pretty sure the other cassette I got was the Zebra album. I didn't listen to it until later that night, put it in my walkman when I got into bed, and was just blown away. I typically listened to The Wall when actively listening to music as I tried to get to sleep. The way Cy Curnin would let out brief screams in some songs then return to crooning, and the lyrics were so intelligent, I think I listened to that album 3 or 4 times that night. Took it to school the next day, played a couple of songs for him, and that cassette got worn out- that year I had to replace it twice on cassette, then finally bought the CD. Everyone I played it for bought it, and I still love The Fixx. When I got my first truck, I had the personal plate said 4X FIXX. This album is #2 on my Desert Island list, it's pure art.
Adam, one more request for you, I promise! It’ll be a long time before I ask again. We NEED to hear your tribute to Olivia Newton-John. I normally do not get that upset over most celebrity deaths, but when I say this one hurt, I mean it HURT REAL BAD. “Physical” was the first 80s music video I ever remember watching, so I credit her for my introduction to MTV and the 80s music video revolution. I also loved her as Sandy from Grease, and her 70s country songs are wonderful as well! Oh, and we must not forget Xanadu! Man, we just lost a LEGEND. A POR tribute to her would be FANTASTIC!
....FIRST thing I thought, was John Travola & Kylie Minogue are gonna be WRECKED, and second, was that Prof. is gearing up somethin' REAL special, for 'Livvie....patience, Lady Lily.... RIP, ONJ....
Whenever someone asks me for an example of what new wave/80s music might sound like, I will always cue up a song by The Fixx. For me personally, the tune "Are We Ourselves" is my favorite. Frenetic and yet haunting all at the same time. I love The Fixx.
Poll: What is your pick for the greatest album cover from the 80s?
Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time
Any Fish era Marillion cover. If I had to pick one though, probably the bedsit cover - Script For A Jesters Tear
Fair Warning - Van Halen
Joshua Tree U2 or Born in the USA
The Cars: Heartbeat City.
Man I don't care what it takes for folks to discover The Fixx. I share them constantly. Immensely underrated and too often unmentioned in top bands of 80s. Saved By Zero cannot be ruined by commercialism. Impossible!
I agree and do the same. I do it with Simple Minds and Saga too. They are all bands that deserve new fans and greater recognition. I've seen them live three times (2001, 2010 and 2018). I've been waiting for their follow-up to Beautiful Friction. After ten long years, it's finally out!
I have 94 Fixx songs on my computer. Some are named the same, but are from different albums and tapes or are either live versions or a special mixes. I bought their tapes when they came out. Love em. Ah, the 80s!
I was happy he used the alternate Red Skies version...much better than the original.
Exactly. They’re an amazing band.
Superb band and mega underrated by the masses, 1,342 times better than Duran Duran and less bombastic than Rush
Enlightening convo! Just saw Cy and the Fixx last week and they never disappoint. Always fresh, invested and present in what they do. Not to mention immensely talented. Thanks for the interview.
Big Fixx fan here, always thought they were underrated. Quintessential 80s sound.
Very underrated!
So underrated indeed.
Underrated? You know nothing about their history and discography. Ignorant comment.
Hearing The Fixx, and especially this song, instantly teleports me emotionally back to the early 80s when I was just starting jr high and these songs were playing on the radio. Music is like a time capsule loaded with so many memories.
These songs sound very early 80s and epitomize the early 80s to me!
Yep, same
Same for me, The Fixx could always take me away. Put the headphones on clear my mind. I would try to imagine what the music would look like if I could see it. Good times.
"One thing leads to another' is their signature song, there's no doubt about that!!!
Great song! I remember me being introduced to it by my aunt!
@ghost mall Ditto. I have a number of 80's compilation CDs, and Saved by Zero isn't on any of them. One Thing Leads to Another is on more than one.
Saved By Zero is exactly the song I think of when I think of the Fixx…continued the mesmerizing moodiness of their first album while introducing them to a larger audience and setting the stage for the far more pop-oriented One Thing…but the heart of this band has always been these atmospheric slow burners to me. To each their own!
@ghost mall Yep, it's like the Kate Bush 'Running up that Hill'. Not a common song for US 80s kids.
Deeper and Deeper...their best track.
Reach the Beach was a high school fave. And I still dig it! Some deep cuts I like are Liner and the title cut. Great interview. Keep rocking Professor!
I always thought they were underappreciated. The Fixx is a really good band. Wonderful, tight musicianship. Their 2012 album "Beautiful Friction" is one of their best! They still have it. Great band!!!
I saw The Fixx live in the 90's and just went because it was cheap. I was blown away. They are amazing live. Caught me off guard and have been a fan ever since. Red Skies is my jam but saved by zero is right up there. Thanks again for always having amazing content. They still play live, everyone should catch them if they can.
Super cool! I bet they’re fun live!
They are still amazing live! Haven't lost a step.
The Fixx were underrated I thought..Red Skies at Night, saved by zero, deeper and deeper, secret separation.. So many great songs and great memories of those songs in the 80’s.
I LOVE Red Skies! They have so many great songs on their catalog.
"Driven Out" my fav
Hell yes!
Stand Or Fall was another one
Multiple awards and hits, yet they’re underrated?? Hahaha!!
I loved "Saved by Zero". I think it was one of the first videos I ever saw. Back in the day, I enjoyed "Are We Ourselves" which also had a great video. More recently-- while listening to replays of AT40 (with the late great Casey Kasem) I discovered another of the Fixx's tracks-- "Sign of Fire". What a fabulous tune! Cy's vocals on this one are so, so good. I wish I had heard it back in the 1980s. I don't think it got spun on radio stations that I listened to back +35 years ago! Thanks again for the great videos Professor!
I love Sign of Fire.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yeah! Very cool lesser known track of theirs. 😊
@@briannicholson5205 It is a great song for sure.
I was 10 when this song came out, moved around a lot being a military brat. There wasn’t anything that kept me from feeling great sadness EXCEPT THIS SONG!!! It truly helped me find some inner peace and spoke to me in such a way that I was able to deal with depression, even at the age of 10!!! I thank them for writing a classic that has therapeutic power!!!
I totally agree! I was 15. I'm also a military brat and an only child. This song, among others also helped me when I joined the military and had to move several times. It still helps me to this day.
It is a true feel good song.
Another great interview, thanks Professor! The Fixx not only merged synth and rock as you mentioned, but the mental and physical. They make you think and move to an insidious beat with this amazing song.
The FIXX had some great tunes in the 80's. One Thing Leads to Another is a jam!
A jam for sure!
Check out Every 5 Seconds. They are still kicking it. Their new release.
Please examine Olivia Newton John, so many to do and what a life of love, strength, and grace. Thanks for honoring the best music in history!
....YES, YES YES!!!! ...ONJ was a HUUUUGE part in me Music history...She may not be "Rock" but she changed the Game for Divas, who wanted World recognition....and, she was VERY easy on the Eyes.....and, the Legs....and, the spandex..... RIP.,
Livvie....
I also requested this for Adam! We lost an icon.
I will definitely cover ONJ. So sad.
She was amazing. One of a kind.
She was the reason most young boys in the late 70"s and 80"s knew they were straight. I remember couple skating with Alexa Innmon to Magic. What a time!
The fixx performed a great SNL show, especially red skies at night. Great guitarist
Professor of Rock is one of the best music channels. Goals.
Yasssss!
...and, HARD WORKIN' !! I'm sure he has a 'team', but DAILY posts!?? ....WHEW! ...I'm glad I tune in....VERY glad....
Thanks!
@@RBS_ here’s hoping one day I can afford an editor
Thanks POR. Saved By Zero has always been unique. I've had many of my own interpretations over the years. Always sounds present and futuristic at the same time. Quite a trick.
Secret Separation is my fav of theirs. Sounds so heartfelt and full... even though I still ponder the lyrics each listen.
Futuristic is the perfect word to describe it. This song is so eerie that it’s futuristic.
Indeed, Adam.
These songs are very relevant in today’s world. My husband and I sit outside by the pool every night and listen to music and have a glass of wine (or 2), and The Fixx is on our playlist. Great band!
...Me & me Best Buddy do that....but, it's usually a BOTTLE, or Five, and, when his Missus lets me come over.....White couches, y'know, ha-HAAA!!
They are so relevant in today’s sham of a society. I will always love The Fixx.
Very cool. !
Secret Separation. One of my all-time favs.
Had to scroll way to far to find this comment. Great song, whenever shuffle picks it out in the car, I have to take an extra lap around the block =)
Great one!
The FIXX is an amazing band with a great sound, intriguing vocals. Check out, "I will" for a bit of unexpected beauty.
Super cool song!
Saved by Zero is one of my faves by the Fixx, but I really love The Sign of Fire! Other faves are Deeper & Deeper; Less Cities, More Moving People; & Secret Separation.
All great ones.
I'm pretty sure I'm watching endless growth with your channel sir.
My favorites by the fixx one thing leads to another, are we ourselves and saved by zero.
All great ones Wayne!
Great songs!
I think "The Fixx" were much bigger in the US than in the UK as I don't remember this group growing up in the UK in the 80s. Good interview though! I love that "zero" in the song stood for that peaceful happy place where there is no thought. Very Zen :)
1983 I was 23 with a wife and 2 kids, then - the wife and 2 kids, wknd dad is hard, MTV was big back then, the fixx's videos were cool, it's great to hear those songs again, this channel keeps those memories alive. TY
The first time I heard of the Fixx was when I heard and saw the Saved by Zero video. I was instantly mesmerized. I was only 14, but I knew this group was special and different. Reach the Beach was the first album I owned and I became a fan for life. They have been a steady force through all of my life's peaks and valleys.
They're such a part of the furniture for me. And I've yet to meet anyone who dislikes their discography. Even reactions akin to "Oh that's those guys?" are positive. Wonderful!
They don’t have a single bad song on them.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 They really don't. And no one sings like Cy either.
@@scottstalcup6980 He is one of the greats, for sure.
When I heard the FiXX sound in the 80's, I heard fresh, different and unique. They were a true sound.
Thanks! Great interview. Renewed respect for The Fixx!
Oh, and love the Scott Bernard shirt!
One of my favorite bands in high school, although I could never seem to get my friends into the FIXX, unlike other acts like REM, the Cure, the Pretenders, etc.
I remember seeing a concert video back in the day, and for the entire set, the bassist stood perfectly still, didn’t move a muscle that wasn’t absolutely necessary to make the sounds. It sounds boring, but totally fits the vibe of the band-sort of the “anti-Flea” (in a good way).
Love them! Saw them in 2009. Hung out with Cy for a little bit after they played, they weren't the headliner.
Love the Fixx! Their music seemed like the future to me back in the day and still gives me that same vibe even today! Great episode Professor! Great interview! Thanks for keeping the music alive!
Fixx's music being used in ads for big corporations years after release is a testament to how good they are. reach the beach great album. played it so much til there wasn't much left to play.
Exactly. Saved by Zero is a great song cleverly written.
I thought it was great it was being introduced to the masses through commercials
Red Skies is their signature song. Love the Fixx. I too hate hearing great songs reduced to a commercial but I understand.
Thanks for this Adam, have to admit I had never heard of them before. None of these songs were hits in Britain. Anyway, they sound pretty good so going to give the album a listen later.
Going to see them in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.
Have fun 😊
Hope you enjoy them!
I love The Fixx. My favorite album is “Walkabout”. So many great songs. The title track, “Secret Separation”, “Chase the Fire”, “Camphor”…
Secret Separation is my favorite.
The Fixx had one of my favorite songs on the Soundtrack to Streets of Fire. Deeper and Deeper. Professor of Rock needs to do some shows on great movie soundtracks from this classic new wave era. Streets of Fire, Times Square, That Summer!, To live and Die in LA, Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains, Valley Girl, Fast times atRidgemeont High. Heavy Metal, Lost Boys,
For many years I misheard the lyric "when the wrong antidote is like a bone in the throat" as "like a BOMB in the throat", which would be rather more severe.
Great Song, Great Singer, Great Band!
For me, The Most Intriguing Lyric of The Fixx' "Saved By Zero"???:
"Who needs to win? Saved by Zero!" :)
Thanks for Interviewing Cy Curnin, Professor!
May God Bless You And Yours--And ALL Of The Rest Of Us, Too! :)
Thanks my friend!
I have always been wondering what that lyric really means.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 "Who needs to win?"
I think that it politely challenges the notion that we so often think that we have to compete with each other all the Time throughout Life: who makes more money, who has a bigger/better house/car. Who's kids are smarter. And on and on and on and on.
Endlessly.
But The Wise (Wo)Man simply refuses to engage in The Folly of Constant And Never-Ending Competition... with The Goal of having Peace of Mind, instead! :)
@@bluewater3783 Great explanation! A lot of competition is happening in society today.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Thank you so very much! I could certainly use the encouragement, lately! :)
Take care!
I loved the Fixx back in the 80's and I still enjoy listening to their music today. Funny enough I don't remember the "Saved by Zero" in the Toyota commercial but I do remember that song being used in ads for Fidelity a couple of years ago. I'm surprised people didn't freak out about it's usage then.
I saw the Toyota commercial and wished that they would have used the actual song from 1983!
The early 80's music and bands are without doubt my favorites of the decade, led by The Fixx. You are 100% correct when you say their songs of that era are once again relevant to current events- I hear "Stand or Fall" in my head every time I see a story about Ukraine or Taiwan. Reach the Beach is an album that will always be in my playlist.
I picked this album up from used vinyl rack at a local record store about a year ago. I had never hear the whole thing and was impressed by the list of songs. It’s quickly become one of my favorite albums.
"One Thing Leads To Another" is a keeper.
There's a great book called "The Nothing That Is" which analyzes the philosophical history of the concept of zero, highly recommend.
Reach the beach, one of my all-time favorite albums! Every song is great!
First concert I went to . When Cy came gliding out onto the stage , the place went nuts . I had such a great time !
I'm so glad for this upload! Not only do I get to revisit an old favorite Band/Singer but, somewhat unrelated, it FINALLY got the theme to Forensic Files out of my head.
Thanks, Prof!😘💖👍👏👏👏
I have seen the “FIXX” twice in the last 2 years . Outstanding!!!
The live mix sound of the band is unbelievable and the vocals are really really great ! All original members to boot ! The new album has some gems on it as well ! I 🤘🏻FIXX !
I owned a cassette tape of Reach The Beach in the '80s .What an amazing album and iconic cover art.
My favorites from Reach The Beach were the title track , Liner ,Saved By Zero and One Thing
I remember seeing them in concert many times. The concert I remember the most is the one that had a 15 minute version of the The Fool. I was lucky to see them for the Shuttered Room, Reach the Beach and Phantoms tours. I have continued to get their releases throughout the years. Unlike a lot of artists Cy's voice has stayed strong and he songs almost the save as he did 40 years ago. Their 2012 release Beautiful Friction and the 2022 release Every Five Seconds are good albums. The first three albums are ones I still listen to this day but it's 1011 Woodland that I actuallly listen to most. If you have not checked it out I hightly recommend it. Thanks to Cy (and The Fixx) and Professor for the great video.
Great!
Always loved that song, my favorite by The Fixx but I had misinterpreted it all these years and it is much deeper than my initial thought. Fantastic interview of a highly intelligent man looking for the same answers we all are. The music was as original as the lyrics great episode!
I could tell by its eerie creepy sound that it had a pretty deep meaning. Resonates with us in today’s world.
It has a very deep meaning. Thanks My Name. Always enjoy seeing your comments on here!
For sure.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I need to read more on this philosophy because it sounds like maybe I can find peace within myself. Sometimes my mind drives me crazy thinking about things that could happen instead of just being at zero
@@MyName-pl7zn Same thing happens to me! When a song sounds a certain way I can usually tell how deep its message is. I’d love to be at zero, a.k.a zen.
I was introduced to The Fixx when I hear their song 'Red Skies' on the radio. It was in a set of 10 songs from 1982, and I heard it while I was chasing a KiwiRail DL locomotive on a freight train from Palmerston North to Napier.
I still listen to these guys. More than ever actually.
my favourite tune off this album is Outside. I don't know why it wasn't released as a single.
Best Electro Rock songs ever along with Red Skies. Saved by Zero and Red Skies true masterpieces. of classic 80s will live on for ever.
I actually interpreted Saved By Zero pretty much how Cy wrote and felt it.
For me, it's a very introspective song. I'm glad that I'm not off the mark.
I was just beginning married life and having 4 children in the 80s. Life was so hectic and crazy. Like so many women, I was trying so hard to be a perfect parent, spouse, employee, child (my parents we much older than my peers and we lost our beloved Daddy, Da, Dad, Dada in 87). I was late to the party as far as hearing Saved by Zero, but latched on to it like a life ring! I truly credit that song with getting me through the turmoil of expecting my 4th child,, the joy of having that child, and the grieving process all at the same time. I would hear different things at different times in the song and it helped. I dedicate this song to my late father, A. B. C. (His initials for the privacy he valued.).
A song a I never quite understood, yet it resonated. His voice was soothing. So the meld took me in.
I loved their music in my childhood, but didn’t get to see them in concert until about 2014. They played at the Triple Door in Seattle, and I was able to buy into meet and greet after. The entire band autographed the CDs I had brought, and I got to chat a little with Cy, and also the bass player Dan Brown. Both were kind and friendly, and Dan was advocating for me to get back to playing bass.
That interview blew my mind, amazing video as always man.
My favorite band for 40 years. Their first two albums influenced the type of music that I have listened to ever since. The amazing thing to me is that Reach the Beach had been my favorite album since it was released. Then in 2012, they released Beautiful Friction and that took over the top spot. Incredible songs: musically, lyrically, and in production. In June of 2022, they released yet another incredible album, Every Five Seconds. A fan-favorite song for 25 years, Lonely as a Lighthouse, was played sparingly live over the years, and it finally made its way onto an album. Many other great songs on the new release, including Closer, Wake Up, and Woman of Flesh and Blood.
“…a song that’s bounced like a bubble through time.” I love that.
Yes!!! Great to hear The Fixx and this interview with Cy. Reach the Beach was the first album I ever bought and The Fixx was the first concert I ever saw. Btw, they are still touring and putting out new music!
“Reach The Beach” is one of my all time favorite albums. Definitely one of my all time favorite bands as well.
Yesssss!
I get a ton of red lights when I drive and sometimes I sing to myself "One Red Light To Another". Loved this band cheers from Ottawa, Canada. 🍁
Always liked Cy Curnin and The Fixx. Saw them twice. Liked them both times.
Cool band back in the 80's . THE FIX!!! thanks for all the Great memories
From Oklahoma ❤️
The Fixx is an awesome band. Reach the Beach is phenomenal. And Red Skies and Saved by Zero are still and always will be great tunes!
I got to see them open for Flock of Seagulls in the 80's. Fantastic concert! "Are We Ourselves" will always be my favorite by this band.
Your knowledge of music from the eras you cover is astounding.
The Fixx had one of the most unique sounds of the 80s. I wish the interview had been longer. Not sure why it seemed to have cut off.
Fantastic video. I remember the first time I saw Citizen Kane and the “through the roof” shot, I immediately thought of the Saved By Zero video, so it’s cool to find out that was intentional. As big as Reach the Beach and its singles were, The Fixx should have been 10x bigger. So, so good and Cy is such an engaging interview!
They should have been 100 times bigger!
This was awesome! Love The Fixx and learning about this awesome track and video
My first departure after my first trip to Europe. I was with Rob Cavallo, right before he started with artist and repertoire at Warner Bros. Good friend from college. Save by zero sent me off into the blue skies. An amazing time it was
The Fixx's songs still present engaging soundscapes nearly forty years later -- they've aged very well lyrically, too. Regrettably.
Loved the song and the video. "Sign of Fire" is another gem from that album.
I remember the summer of Reach the Beach. Sleeping on the floor of our rehearsal space. Somehow tricking our manager to pay for an apartment for us near the beach. Didn't last long but that album brings me back to that great summer. Saved by Zero definitely the favorite.
Such a great record. I bought it when I was 16 or 17, shortly after it came out. So much thought-provoking material on it, and nothing more so than "Saved By Zero".
Saw the Fixx in the 2000s in a small restaurant with show place in Annapolis Maryland. I couldn't imagine seeing such a great show from a band that used to do big venues in such an intimate setting. Maybe 500 people capacity.
The Fixx definitely put out some great songs. One of the top bands of the 80s.
If I had to pick one hit that best captures the 80s for me, it would have to be "One things leads to Another ". ( a close second would be The Police's Synchronicity )
I ran across their new album Every Five Seconds (2022) after watching this video this morning, and I’ve just finished enjoying the 1st 5 tracks so far. It deserved a mention in the video that they have new music out.
Was more of a old skool Metal head..in the 80s ..but a lot of other genera of music ..when I hear them now..defiantly takes me back...great songs just ingrain them selves into our being..and memories..
I had the Reach the Beach cassette tape in middle school. Played it so much, I had it memorized. Saved By Zero and One Thing Leads to another are favorites.
Awesome! Great album. Both songs are great. Saved By Zero is a creepy, phenomenal song.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I was listening to the Smiths and Sinead O'Connor last night. They have a few creepy songs too.
PS: I listened to the Cars record too. Great album!
@@catherine6653 I love the Smiths and Sinead O’Connor. “Nothing Compares” is nothing short of top notch.
The Fixx was a fantastic group. Paved the way for new wave
Reach the Beach was such a great album that even though I had the greatest hits I still kept it. My favorite little known song is the title track, what a gem!
The fixx were everywhere, one thing leads to another was an earworm song for me , it's been gone for decades, well it just came back
i like this song. although when i read "80s eerie hit" in the title, at first, i thought it was gonna be about "people are strange" by echo and the bunnymen. if this song plays while driving alone through a deserted road on a rainy night, you'll end up checking the backseat every 30 seconds.
Or “Burning Down the House’ by Talking Heads. That’s definitely eerie.
Great interview!! Fixx rocked.
Love the Scott Bernard shirt
One Thing Leads to Another is their most successful chart song, Stand or Fall is their signature song and the first hit that put them on the map in the US at least, but Saved By Zero carries the most meaning. I’ve loved The Fixx since the first time I heard Stand or Fall. They have kept the same line up since their 2nd record and still sound amazing in concert. Just saw them this summer. I’d encourage everyone to their more recent gem, Happy Landings. If you can’t find at least one meaningful line in that song that makes you think about your life and appreciate all that you’ve made it through, than you haven’t lived life. “Welcome back from disarray.”
Was happy to cash the royalty check. I think we fans need to remember that this is how these people make their living. This is their business, this is how they feed their family. We need to get off our high horse and maybe congratulate this song writer for writing such a ever lasting hit. Though on the other hand, using it to advertise zero percent interest is a bit much. Lol
Right on both accounts.
@@ProfessorofRock unless it’s RUSH, they are sacred and they shall not be defiled. 😏
Love the Fixx! Cy seems like such a cool guy as well. Great interview Professor!
Such a great tune and just one of many from this talented band. Cool rhythm guitar track, and still sounds great. Nice harmonies, too. Thx Adam!
I bought Reach the Beach on cassette as sort of an afterthought, I think there was a sale 2 for 1. Pretty sure the other cassette I got was the Zebra album. I didn't listen to it until later that night, put it in my walkman when I got into bed, and was just blown away. I typically listened to The Wall when actively listening to music as I tried to get to sleep. The way Cy Curnin would let out brief screams in some songs then return to crooning, and the lyrics were so intelligent, I think I listened to that album 3 or 4 times that night. Took it to school the next day, played a couple of songs for him, and that cassette got worn out- that year I had to replace it twice on cassette, then finally bought the CD. Everyone I played it for bought it, and I still love The Fixx. When I got my first truck, I had the personal plate said 4X FIXX.
This album is #2 on my Desert Island list, it's pure art.
I saw The Fixx open for Talking Heads at Radio City Music Hall. I was shocked by how good they were. They won the crowd over for sure that night.
Adam, one more request for you, I promise! It’ll be a long time before I ask again. We NEED to hear your tribute to Olivia Newton-John. I normally do not get that upset over most celebrity deaths, but when I say this one hurt, I mean it HURT REAL BAD. “Physical” was the first 80s music video I ever remember watching, so I credit her for my introduction to MTV and the 80s music video revolution. I also loved her as Sandy from Grease, and her 70s country songs are wonderful as well! Oh, and we must not forget Xanadu! Man, we just lost a LEGEND. A POR tribute to her would be FANTASTIC!
We will definitely do a tribute on ONJ. No worries.
....FIRST thing I thought, was John Travola & Kylie Minogue are gonna be WRECKED, and second, was that Prof. is gearing up somethin' REAL special, for 'Livvie....patience, Lady Lily.... RIP, ONJ....
@@RBS_ I feel so bad for John Travolta right now.
@@RBS_ John Travolta, yes for sure. Kylie Minogue, nahhh!
@Anna Trail NOOOOOOOO! Didn’t Adam interview him too?! Man, this is a sad week for musicians. Can 2022 just stop taking away our legends?
The Fixx is in my top 10 of favorite bands.
Used to listen to their cassettes!
Whenever someone asks me for an example of what new wave/80s music might sound like, I will always cue up a song by The Fixx. For me personally, the tune "Are We Ourselves" is my favorite. Frenetic and yet haunting all at the same time. I love The Fixx.