Actually, the dance floor was how these women first ended up in the band. It was by pure luck because two of the original members of The Human League, before they were big, left the band and formed a separate band called Heaven 17 that had success in Britain, and the remaining member Phillip Oakey needed new members to revitalize their act.
I remember buying this single back in the day. I was one of the few who listened and liked this song in my town. I also dug Gary Numan Replicas And Flock of Seagulls. I still like this now! Back then, it sounded like the future. They were all synth bands.
In my hometown of Elkhart, IN I heard this incredible song on a local radio show on 88.1 FM called “The Night Wave”, which featured synth pop, post punk and new wave. Instantly, this tune became my fav HL tune with its anti-war message even though it did not attain the commercial success of other HL songs.
I went to The Lebanon, saw the bullet marks in the walls, soldiers manning roadblocks, .....'who will have won when the soldiers have gone' rang in my ears !
Hysteria, Romantic and Secrets all deserved WAY more airplay than they got! But I am so proud of my favorite group! 32 years and never broke up, swore in any of their lyrics, or abused drugs...and yes, not only were they on Kimmel in recent years, how many commercials TODAY feature Don't You Want Me?
I was a super hardcore HL part 1 fan and when it was announced Jo Callis from The Rezillos had joined I was like WHAT? But oh boy was I wrong. Most of their strongest work has his hands all over it - including this stormer!!
In my hometown of Elkhart, IN I heard this incredible song on a local radio show on 88.1 FM called “The Night Wave”, which featured synth pop, post punk and new wave. Instantly, this tune became my fav HL tune for its, at the time, cutting edge sound and anti-war message even though it did not attain the commercial success of other HL songs.
I get the video similarity. AFOS 'The More You Live,The More You Love' video had a similar backdrop. Loved both bands, AFOS hugely underrated in the UK.
This was from the special Rock Rolls On (1984), Laura cohosted with Chuck Berry. Check out my channel for her parts in it. Very cool to have Human League on there for their first US appearance!
It’s wild that this was The Human League’s first American television appearance considering how much this single and album completely landed with a thud in America, much less how badly it did in their home country of Britain.
I remember watching this when it first aired! I almost peed myself when I found this...keep trying to post Facination and never mind the TH-cam "goons" - I want to see it damn it!!! I LOVE HUMAN LEAGUE!!!
Great! Love HL! Laura Branigan had her own show? What was it called? Peace and prosperity to the people of Lebanon without interference from my government (the U.S) or the Israeli government or the Syrian government.
Chris Whitten playing, or pretending to play, the drums on this "live" performance. In the 90's he went on to play with McCartney and Dire Straits. Do I win a prize?
You are at it ya dick. In Scotland we respect the troubles of other peoples. At that time the Lebanon was a war zone, a bit like a diet Syria. I think it's their best song by a mile. Lyrics?? I think you have a problem understanding. Or just trolling. Yer still a dick.
Gawd,...I used to see chicks dancing like that all the time on the dance floor. Ahhh, the good old days!!
chicks? lol
Actually, the dance floor was how these women first ended up in the band. It was by pure luck because two of the original members of The Human League, before they were big, left the band and formed a separate band called Heaven 17 that had success in Britain, and the remaining member Phillip Oakey needed new members to revitalize their act.
One of the best anti-war songs ever !
I remember buying this single back in the day. I was one of the few who listened and liked this song in my town. I also dug Gary Numan Replicas And Flock of Seagulls. I still like this now!
Back then, it sounded like the future. They were all synth bands.
Actually this music sounds very FRESH in 2023
In my hometown of Elkhart, IN I heard this incredible song on a local radio show on 88.1 FM called “The Night Wave”, which featured synth pop, post punk and new wave. Instantly, this tune became my fav HL tune with its anti-war message even though it did not attain the commercial success of other HL songs.
The Lebanon is The Human League's best song.
With you
@@vh1984ful 👍
I went to The Lebanon, saw the bullet marks in the walls, soldiers manning roadblocks, .....'who will have won when the soldiers have gone' rang in my ears !
Human League was my 80's fave pop band... Thumbs up from Italy
Bring the 80’s back please.
Hysteria, Romantic and Secrets all deserved WAY more airplay than they got! But I am so proud of my favorite group! 32 years and never broke up, swore in any of their lyrics, or abused drugs...and yes, not only were they on Kimmel in recent years, how many commercials TODAY feature Don't You Want Me?
Amazing group and song, love the guitar and pumping bass. Amazing 80's it was.
awesome.cant stop listening to this.those girls were beautiful
they still are. older for sure but still very beautiful.
Where did all the short - haired, leggy chicks go?!
I was a super hardcore HL part 1 fan and when it was announced Jo Callis from The Rezillos had joined I was like WHAT? But oh boy was I wrong. Most of their strongest work has his hands all over it - including this stormer!!
My favorite.
Had the UK 12 inch and played this often 1984 to 1987 in US clubs.
Awesome song! I love Susan and Joanne!
as do i.
it's still too good. one of my fav song during my senior high school(1986).
Sweet
Legendary cool group! Amazing song and guitar!
Great rare video,awesome song,Susan is beautiful
Just perfection
I like Human League so much since the 80's...great Pop Band....good times
human league is one of my favorite wave bands of the 80s and the best song id like them to play... electric dreams ....
Absolutely Brilliant 😄 X
❤ When i listinging to this Wonderfull Pop sound off Human League it still Amazing me!
love the blue tele :) very very nice, i saw them live in v early 80's they were awesome !
I LOVE HUMAN LEAGUE!!!
In my hometown of Elkhart, IN I heard this incredible song on a local radio show on 88.1 FM called “The Night Wave”, which featured synth pop, post punk and new wave. Instantly, this tune became my fav HL tune for its, at the time, cutting edge sound and anti-war message even though it did not attain the commercial success of other HL songs.
Man, those dance moves are driving me crazy!😂
This sounds a lot like what "A Flock of Seagulls" would do. Love the song, love Human League!
The League wipe their arses with AFOS.
I get the video similarity. AFOS 'The More You Live,The More You Love' video had a similar backdrop. Loved both bands, AFOS hugely underrated in the UK.
Fascinating to watch after all the years breaking the American market for sales was important back then
This is amazing!!
¡Excelente video!!!, ¡¡¡¡es una joya!!!!.
This was from the special Rock Rolls On (1984), Laura cohosted with Chuck Berry. Check out my channel for her parts in it. Very cool to have Human League on there for their first US appearance!
Where are they? Santa Barbara?
@@eddox33 Paradise Cove perhaps
Ah, this is the first time I can watch the full version of this video !
Fantastic
It’s wild that this was The Human League’s first American television appearance considering how much this single and album completely landed with a thud in America, much less how badly it did in their home country of Britain.
Killer rhythm.Reminds me of Roxy Music
More like U2
Laura, I'll always remember you
Thanks for the info! 'm checking your channel right now.
RIP Laura
damn this video was uploaded 11 years ago and that seems like yesterday too
Good to see this up on here Kaz xx
Jo Callis playing guitar..🤩🎸💥
I remember watching this when it first aired! I almost peed myself when I found this...keep trying to post Facination and never mind the TH-cam "goons" - I want to see it damn it!!! I LOVE HUMAN LEAGUE!!!
Sweet
La voz de la presentadora es de Laura Branigan, joya de video
Glad to hear it now!!! although its taken them just over a year!!
I wonder when the do the same with my upload of B52's ?
I once saw the Human League in concert.
The Human League Hit Song
WoW
I love Suzanne and Jane ❤🤩😘😍
Huge change after full-synth cover of Glitter's 'Rock And Roll' by using guitars
I love look Susan Ann Suley
que sintetizador usaron en esa epoca que suena tan bien.
The brunette is gorgeous - Joanne? Damn. I’m in love.
Wasn't Phil hitting that?
Both were hot
When the soldiers have gone, from the Lebanon
First time on US TV, talks all over their Intro.
pray for Lebanon!
That Jupiter 8 is not enjoying the salty air..
Great! Love HL! Laura Branigan had her own show? What was it called? Peace and prosperity to the people of Lebanon without interference from my government (the U.S) or the Israeli government or the Syrian government.
@randestuart so much for the land of freedom pmsl
Semms it has been a bit windy that day :D
Phil looks like he skipped leg day....lol (just funnin.luv ya phil😊)
What's that white stuff on the wood beams before the microphone stands? I hope it' not seagull doo.
Pretty sure they are at the Santa Barbara Pier
Full of poo
Chris Whitten playing, or pretending to play, the drums on this "live" performance. In the 90's he went on to play with McCartney and Dire Straits. Do I win a prize?
Lebanon Will resist always
Great band, the Cougars are hot
Μελωδια συναισθημα δυναμη
I didn't know Tommy Wiseau was the lead singer. I did NAAAHT!
Phil Oakey as Tommy Wiseau 😄
Is that bird s*** all over the ground on that dock?? 😄😄
Phil going through his Andy Kaufman phase 😄
Hey! Is this a recording?
Anyone know where exactly in the US this clip is?
Looks like Santa Barbara but I also want to find out
@@eddox33 Paradise Cove perhaps?
@@thomashaag7417 Could be. I was in Santa Barbara last weekend and looked like it but I guess we will never know for sure ;)
Full of bird 💩
fast bass
Does anyone know where this was filmed???
Looks like Santa Monica pier
Mmm, 80s synth pop.
Where is this? Florida? New York? LA?
Florida
Phil oakley!
Where are they?
California somewhere I believe
@@crowbaby5 i know its Cali but where exactly I think its Santa Barbara but I am not sure
@@eddox33 can't help you 😆 I'm in Australia
The Lebanon 😂
Best U2 song they never did..
What? Isn't a u2 song.
@@4drturbo85Meaning it sounded like a U2 song to that commenter.
Beirut...😢😶🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
all instruments work wireless :O haha and with no electric energy THUMBS UP!
Shame its playback.
Looks like California ¿who knows?
Joanne called in her performance as usual 🙄🙄🙄
The acoustics could have been better.
Bill Armstrong um yeah it's a recording, idiot LOL
Terrible lyrics :(
You are at it ya dick. In Scotland we respect the troubles of other peoples. At that time the Lebanon was a war zone, a bit like a diet Syria. I think it's their best song by a mile. Lyrics?? I think you have a problem understanding. Or just trolling. Yer still a dick.
Wannabe U2. Pretty much Sunday Bloody Sunday xerox.
@@marguskiis7711no. U2 sucks.
It’s still pretty catchy though. It’s aged better than people gave it credit for at the time.
🖤hysteria