Howard Jones
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Biography
[Edit]Howard Jones was one of the defining figures of mid-'80s synth pop. Jones' music merged the technology-intensive sound of new wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late-'60s pop. Jones racked up a string of hits in the mid- and late '80s before he retreated into being a cult figure in the '90s.
A native of Southampton, England, Jones learned how to play piano at the age of seven. By the time he was a teenager, his family had relocated to Canada, which is where he joined his first band, a progressive rock group called Warrior. Eventually, Jones moved back to England, where he played in a number of different groups. In the mid-'70s, he enrolled in the Royal Northern College of Music. After he dropped out, he played with a variety of local Southampton jazz and funk bands. Eventually, Jones began performing as a solo artist with synthesizers and drum machines. For these one-man concerts, Jones had a mime named Jed Hoile perform. After a few years of solo performing, Jones attracted the attention of John Peel, who offered the keyboardist a BBC session. Soon, Jones was opening for new wave synth pop acts across England. By 1983, he had signed with WEA in England and Europe; in America, he signed to Elektra.
Howard Jones released his first single, "New Song," in England in the fall of 1983 and it became a big hit, peaking at number three. His second single, "What Is Love," was released a few months later and it reached number two. Humans Lib, Jones' debut album, was released in the spring of 1984 and quickly rose to number one in England. Thanks to repeated exposure on MTV, the album became a moderate hit in the U.S. Later in 1984, "New Song" and "What Is Love" became American Top 40 hits, while "Pearl in the Shell" became his third British Top Ten single.
In 1985, Jones phased Hoile out of his live show, formed a touring band, and released his second album, Dream into Action. The record became his most successful, reaching number ten and going platinum in the U.S., spawning the hit singles "Things Can Only Get Better," "Like to Get to Know You Well," "Life in One Day," and "Look Mama." In the spring of 1986, he released Action Replay, an EP of remixes that featured a new version of "No One Is to Blame" from Dream into Action. "No One Is to Blame" became Jones' biggest U.S. hit, peaking at number four. The relatively weaker chart placement of number 16 in the U.K. was indicative of his future in England — his next single, "You Know I Love You...Don't You?," taken from his third album One to One, became his last British Top 40 hit.
Jones released his fourth album, Cross That Line, in the spring of 1989. The first single from the album, "Everlasting Love," became a number one adult contemporary hit in America, reaching number 13 pop. However, the album stalled at number 65. Jones returned three years later with In the Running, a set that saw him abandoning synthesizers for piano. The album didn't make the charts. Following the release of The Best of Howard Jones in 1993, Elektra dropped him. Instead of seeking a new record contract with another major label, Jones hit the road in 1994, performing acoustic shows. At the 1994 shows, he sold Working in the Backroom — an album he recorded at his home studio and released on his own label, Dtox Records — at his concerts. For the next two years, Jones continually toured America and Europe. In 1996, he released Live Acoustic America on PLM Records; People followed two years later. Three live albums — 2000's Perform '00, 2001's Perform '01, and 2002's The Peaceful Tour — were released before 2005's Revolution of the Heart offered fans some new material.
Title: Let the People Have Their Say - Single
Artist: Howard Jones
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Pop, Alternative
Title: The Peaceful Tour Concert Collection
Artist: Howard Jones
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Pop, Alternative
Title: Things Can Only Get Better / Why Look for the Key [Digital 45] - Single
Artist: Howard Jones
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Celebrating Together (The 40th Anniversary)
Artist: Howard Jones
Title: Things Can Only Get Better (Landis Mix) - Single
Artist: Howard Jones, Cedric Gervais
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Things Can Only Get Better - Single
Artist: Howard Jones, Cedric Gervais
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: At The BBC (Live) (CD4)
Artist: Howard Jones, Royal
Title: Into the Dark
Artist: Howard Jones, Ferry Corsten
Genre: Electronica, Trance, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The Platinum Collection
Artist: Howard Jones
Genre: New Wave, Pop, Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Things Can Only Get Better (New Int'l Mixes) - Single
Artist: Howard Jones, Cedric Gervais
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The Very Best Of Howard Jones (Disc 2: The B Sides Compilation)
Artist: Howard Jones
Genre: Pop
Collections
Title: 100 Hits Electric Eighties CD 5
Genre: Club/Dance, Pop
Title: Pop Revolution 1984 - 1985 CD 1
Genre: Pop
Title: The Four Decades Of Dance CD 6
Genre: Club/Dance
Title: Now! That'S What I Call Music 1983 Anniversary Series
Genre: Ambient, Breakbeat , New Age, Electronica, House, Deep House, Progressive Trance, Techno, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Alternative Rock, Glam Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave, Progressive Rock, Rock & Roll, Drum & Bass, Reggae, World Music, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Alternative, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk
Title: Maxi Singles 70 - 80 And 90 Vol. 4 CD1
Genre: Club/Dance
Title: Retro Night
Title: 100 Hits: 80s (Disc 1)
Genre: Soul, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave, Country, Rockabilly, Synth Pop, Ska
Title: 100 Hits: 80s (Disc 2)
Genre: Soul, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave, Country, Rockabilly, Synth Pop, Ska
Title: One Shot '80, Volume 11
Title: One Shot '80, Volume 17
Genre: Pop
Title: One Shot '80, Volume 6
Title: 80s Megabox CD1
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: M80 Radio New Wave Classix
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Punk, Pop Rock, Synth Pop, Ska
Title: Love In The 80'S
Title: Las 101 Grandes Canciones De Amor CD4
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1985 CD3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1986 CD3
Genre: Pop
Title: Fantastic 80s! - Disc 4
Title: One World One Voice
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Absolute 80s (CD1)
Title: Absolute 80s Vol. 2 (CD2)
Genre: Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Sunshine Pop
Title: The Best Of 1980 - 1990 Volume 05 (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Club/Dance, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Dance Pop, New Romantic
Title: 100 Hits 80'S Rewind (CD1)
Title: 100 Hits 80'S Rewind (CD5)
Title: 100 Hits 80s Pop (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, New Wave, Disco, Pop Rock, Synth Pop
Title: 100 Hits - 80s Pop (CD1)
Title: The Greatest Songs Of The 80s (CD2)
Genre: Country, Outlaw Country, Disco, Pop Rock, Synth Pop
Title: Der Letzte Bulle Vol. 4
Title: Ministry Of Sound Anthems Electronic: 80s - 2012
Genre: Electronica, Synth Pop
Title: Sounds Of The Eighties: 1986
Title: Music Drive Vol. 1
Genre: House, Electro House
Title: Options Remake Of Tracks 2013 JUNE. 01
Genre: Electronica, House, Techno, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: 80s Tune On
Title: Radio 538 Ibiza Top 50 2013 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop
Title: CDClub Promo Only August Part 5
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: 538 Dance Smash 2013 Vol. 3
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: 538 Dance Smash 2013-03
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop
Title: Top Club Music World Hits 5813
Genre: House, Trance, Club/Dance
Title: 80s Megabox (CD1)
Title: 80s Megabox (CD2)
Title: Dance New Reload Wonderful
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: 50 Electro Of Mind (CD1)
Genre: Electro, Club/Dance
Title: Electro DJ 30 Fancy
Genre: Electro, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: House Sounds Vol. 7 (CD1)
Genre: House
Title: House Special 2. 24 (CD1)
Genre: House, Electro, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: Top Club Music World Hits 1913 - BIG (CD2)
Genre: House, Trance, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: Island 4Ever Bass Ride (CD2)
Title: Options Remake Of Tracks 2013 SEPT. 01 (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, House, Techno, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: Fresh Hits Aout 2013 (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Pop
Title: Hot Mega Dance Autumn 2013 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor
Title: DJ Zone - Best Session 09 / 2013
Genre: House, Club/Dance, Funk
Title: Club Promo Only August Part5
Genre: Dancefloor
Title: Grown Ups 2 (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Dance Charts Greatest (CD1)
Genre: House, Electro, Club/Dance
Title: Options Remake Of Tracks 2013 SEPT. 07 (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, House, Techno, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: Mega Dance Top 50 Summer 2013 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: Ibiza Residence 2013 (CD3)
Genre: House, Dancefloor
Title: Kontor Top Of The Clubs 2013. 04 (CD2)
Genre: House, Dancefloor
Title: Dance Chart 37 (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Pop
Title: Ready Paradise Match
Genre: House, Techno, Club/Dance, Funk
Title: Breaking Bad (Season 3)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Dance Chart 37 (CD2)
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: DJ Selection 389 - Dance Invasion Vol. 110
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: Music Convergence Time UP (CD1)
Genre: House, Club/Dance, Progressive
Featuring albums
Title: The Original Songs Uncovered (Tracks Inspired By Bioshock Infinite)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Pop
Title: Fly (Songs Inspired by the Film: Eddie the Eagle)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Ministry Of Sound Anthems Electronic 80s (CD1)
Artist: Ministry Of Sound
Genre: Electronica, Club/Dance, Disco, Nu Disco, Pop
Title: Modern 80's - The Best Of Discopop Vol. 2 (CD1)
Artist: Polystar Records
Genre: Italo Disco, Eurodisco, Pop
Title: The Great British Dance Bands play the Great American Songbook
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Till the Lights of London Shine Again
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Electrostep (15th Anniversary Edition) [Remastered]
Artist: John B
Genre: Electronica, Drum & Bass