This was the first song I ever heard from Men Without Hats, from their 1980 debut 4 track EP, “Folk of the 80s,”  released in the US on Stiff America Records.

It’s a catchy example of the “minimal synth” form, as it’s now called. MWH stood out in a number of ways, particularly since singer Ivan Doroschuk was the only male singer I can name who employed the New Wave Yelp®, which is primarily a vocal technique used by females (Lene Lovich, Dale Bozzio, etc.). Their simple melodies were catchy and to the point, but Ivan’s baritone vocals might be an acquired taste for some. 

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