Howard Jones - Like To Get To Know You Well

[bels10]

there is no era that can match the 80's!

[GRAHAM2109]

this is a different video to what i remember

[paulhamerton1]

@GRAHAM2109 its the american one mate saw a different one here in england

[d3lkify]

i wish there was a LOVE button.. :<

[cminas1]

just booked my ticket, to see howard at sheffield in april 2012, cant wait man !!!!!!!!!!!

[Pdawgy102472]

I want my 2 dollars!!!!!

[andrecom10]

vice city?? stunning song!!

[quikset33]

Language lessons. Spoken by a man who truly knows. How to ski.

[dogsbalearics]

south hampton england 1955. but then again another great UK artist. Thanks. Been listening to him since early 80's.

[dogsbalearics]

this guy is huge in new york, new yorkers love him apparently. why not he is the best keyboard player in the world at the moment, well since 1980 odd.

[headspook2]

I like the fact that many video games are using older songs in them. The kids cannot figure out how I know the words.

[lilynick1]

hmm ... seems we aussies have good taste! :)

[andrecom10]

yah vice city stories YEAHH!!!

[wayneisgood1]

I'm an Aussie and I too friggin lurve this song !! Oh and love the movie too bits

[KZWolf]

GANGSTA?!

[kiriakoz]

another Aussie loving this song.

[melissakate77]

@kiriakoz Yah for the Aussies! xx

[passion8Italian]

Hey Melissakate 77 ... Hi :)

fellow Australian here wondering which radio station plays songs like this.

80s music is untouchable !

[melissakate77]

@passion8Italian Hey Aussie mate, im live in Melbourne and Vega 91.5fm play this song on a regular basis the other day they end played No one ever is to blame. I turned it up loud and rocked it out with my 3 sons saying Oh mum from the back seat! So cute.

[hilarioph]

I never watch the concert of Howard Jones here in the

Philippines but i like his interview on MYX. When they

interview Howard Jones. Remind me of Euro rock when

they aired on City 2 television now ABS CBN 2.

This Friday at 12:00am Human league. But

i like when they interview Belinda Carlisle from the Go Gos

[m0llydog]

Uk Tour just announced.....it'll be great!

[critic3001]

'kin brilliant song.

[MsFuturestar1]

Brilliant Eighties Class thank you for sharing

[coreydec]

40 idiots out there then

[GibbyGibbyGibb]

I like Facebook but I only like the fact I can talk about music with my mates on it apart from that it's crap and made for today's ''look at me, I'm so much better than you'' generation not every young person is like that but most of the ones I have met, are. In the 80s no one was perfect either but a lot more ppl got on with each other than they do now.

[melissakate77]

This awesome song is still played on the oldies station in Oz. Can someone write out the lyrics of the second line of the chorus, i obviously know i like to get to know you well, so when...... then whats that quick line...... cheers from downunder!

[melissakate77]

@melissakate77 Ok so i think i got it so im going to answer my own question! I like to get to know u well x 3 so we can one, one can we be one together. Please reply if im wrong! ha

[Striljr]

thumbs up if vice city stories led you here!

[dnLawiet]

Ready Player One.

[gailmckennag]

awesome 12" mix to this.

[DZgirl837]

His music makes me happy!! <3

[TalGreywolf]

This video was part of the "Take off to Animation" segment on the old Night Flight program on USA. The song was also adopted as an unofficial anthem for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Perhaps one of Howard Jones' best songs and is worth repeat listenings.

[bobojack83]

@900Turbo1996 Hell yeah. Them and the 70's.

[pardonmedog]

Great song, bad choreography!

[okesaita]

Going to see him in concert at The Music Box, Hollywood, tonight! :D

[tenebra0]

I love him!!!!!

[neuhierundso]

i wish i could live in the 80s!! i would be a part of the mass hypnosis and i would love to be in the 80s matrix. i dont like the new world. by the way i want to be a part of the elite. they will have their otopia when we all are gone

[LAnonHubbard]

1 in 58 voters on this video are deaf!

[Pronoun8472]

...why does all 80's music make me feel like whatever I'm doing at that specific moment in time and space is just another sequence in some montage?

[knieveljaja]

this really needs to be on the better off dead soundtrack

[oldrbest]

"GOOSEBUMP CITY"!!!! 80`s RULE!!... "38 PEOPLE ARE "SHIT MUSIC SHEEP"!!!!

[tigerchen64]

Wenn ich dieses Lied höre,komme ich einfach nur ins Träumen.....

WIE SCHÖN WAREN DIE 80er

[fappercino]

38 people will never get to know me well.

Long live 80's music!!

[jagdpanther1944]

fun things to do while watching a Howard Jones video part 1......

ok, at 2:40, who can name all the national flags?

[drorsm]

Reminds me of going to the sea at summer

Fun

'80s

[JimSting]

OMG! Someone posted it! I've been looking for this clip for 10 years!!! Brilliant song from the amazing Howard Jones.

[WELLBRAN]

what we thought was a bit naff in those days (like this song) NOW looks positively CLASSY! compared to todays dross, but he could play though

[conorolled]

people who dislike this have no taste in music

[Athena19]

@conorolled Totally agree on that one conorolled :]

[medina4me]

Memories.... Love to get you know you well.

[wigginsray]

I'll fix up the old Camaro, only if it comes with French exchange student that knows what she's doing with it.

[swinch2187]

@wigginsray "Language lessons...." ;o)

[zimmermanzs]

anyone who likes this is goofy as hell, this sucks! lmao id like to club this man in the head. totally gay song

[mayraharket]

@zimmermanzs wth, you're nuts. He's amazing.

[jasminefromFT]

@zimmermanzs gayish comment i've ever seen

[katsandroses]

melodically fabulous, timeless, wonderment.

ahhhhhhh !!

[clarity4clarity]

Loves ya miss debbie =) xxxxx

[HerecomestheCalavera]

This makes me want to fix up an old camaro! Thumbs up if you get the reference.

[LEGENDARY4484]

JUST NEED A CUTE FRENCH EXCHANGE STUDENT TO HELP YOU

[noodatron]

2 dollars!

[SoThatsGoot]

38 people only want to talk about the weather and the news.

[funkmex]

fixing the car scene !!! lol

[belmont5427]

38 people don't like music. I W4NN4 B4CK !N T!M3 !!!

[TheReaper3200]

He collaborated in a house remix of this song with Mohito and rerecorded lyrics and everything, look up "Mohito Feat. Howard Jones - Slip Away" :)

[wlt777]

One of Howard's "Very Best." :)

[TheScooterTricks4]

1985 Radio 1 Road Show ! Class bring back the 80's !

[roxyshocking65]

sempre bella!!!!!!

[jagdpanther1944]

this guy always reminds me of Gordon Ramsay

[guyleclairemusicroom]

Classic. When ur a dude/muso from this era, u can't forget it.

For me I'm happy i was alive & active as musician in this period

[computer5t]

The video is very typical of the 1980's.Anyone under 30 years of age probably wont get it.

[jasminefromFT]

@computer5t You're def. wrong, I'm 19 and a BIG fan of the 80s music era, this song and Howard Jones as well :) Also a big HATER of Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga sort of thins... The "37 dislikes" are the ones that you mentioned, but not all under-thirties ;)

[jasminefromFT]

36 Justin Bieber fans detected...

[TheDoctor394]

"Better Off Dead" and Howard Jones. Two great 80s moments.

[jaseywasey50]

@TheDoctor394 Didn't anyone apart from me remembered that film, fair play to you!!!

[TheDoctor394]

@jaseywasey50 I saw it at least twice. :-) And always loved it.

[69Cabeast]

@TheDoctor394 hellz yah 

[RosannasMom]

He is so cute



[15bluethings]

This is such a great song. I love it. 

[marcobtn]

i think its fabulous ;-)

[GibbyGibbyGibb]

top comment sounds like it's from a VERY young male.

[Spellerin01]

Saw "Better Off Dead " today made me laugh and really miss those days....

[Badassery87]

This whole album reminds me of 1989. My mom had it on tape back in those days and I was very young when she had it, but I remember those days really well.

[carlito9070]

WAt a god dammn sexy songs-:)

MISS DOPP

[JohnWayneColt45]

$2

[skbenz]

@JohnWayneColt45 cash

[JJmacd]

Is that Nick Heyward from haircut 100 in the beginning of the video wearing different hats?

[Babyhowdy233]

@JJmacd

That is Howard's friend, mime artist Jed Hoile, who often shared the stage with Howard in the 1980s acting out Howard's songs.

[JJmacd]

@Babyhowdy233

I don't think it is.

I think it's Nick Heyward

[Babyhowdy233]

@JJmacd

Are you basing this on your opinion that it LOOKS like Nick, or have you read that he did this guest spot for this video? I have seen Jed Hoile many times in the past, and it does indeed look like Jed. I also remember Jed being asked in an interview which of Howard's music videos he has appeared on, and if memory serves me right this was indeed one of those Jed listed. Also, ask yourself:why would Nick Heyward shave off all his hair just to be on a music video for another artist?

[JJmacd]

@Babyhowdy233

Why must you get so agitated about this issue. I believe that it is Nick Heyward as it very much resembles him from thr seminal 1980's hit Love + 1. He has the same cranial features although has not any hair in this instance but perhaps it was cut off as he was going abroad to a hot climate shortly after the completion of this video. I believe that Nick Heyward may also be a good friend of Howard like Jez Holeman is, or that is according to you. I have never heard of him myself.

[Babyhowdy233]

@JJmacd

WHO is "Jez Holeman"?

Do you mean JED HOILE?

It's not according to me, look up any bio on Howard Jones and you will quickly learn about Jed.

I'm not getting "agitated about this issue", I'm simply trying to enlighten you with the facts.

And the fact is that Jed was and remains very proud of his professional association with Howard

and in particular the music videos they did together.

I tell you what, the next time I interview Howard I will ask him about this, okay?

[Babyhowdy233]

@JJmacd

Also, if anyone is getting "agitated" about this small point it's yourself.

Why would you openly ASK Youtube viewers "Is that Nick Heyward from haircut 100 in the beginning of the video wearing different hats?" then when someone tells you it's NOT you then become argumentative and insulting to them? Think about it.

[JJmacd]

@Babyhowdy233

No I havent become insulting to them.

Where have I become insulting. Are your senses so delicate that they are made of fine glass?

Please explain precisely where in the above posting I have been INSULTING.

Otherwise then

[JJmacd]

Howard Jones - officialy the first concert I ever went to.

Aged 12

(yes im an old fecker)

[PlantaPress]

LOVE this track! :)

[jayofmeth]

Howard Jones @ (free) festival too..kings lynn norfolk tonight 1/07/11

[1966JJW]

TheBakerman1 - i miss the 80's and yes your right, none of the anti social shit of today. Generations have missed so much

I think i am about to have a mid life crisis.....aaaagggghhhh

[richardhalo]

@1966JJW I kinda feel the same way. The '80's were the best years of my life and the music was way awesome than today's bullshit. Damn I wish I could go back in time and relive those years.

[MrSorocs]

επιτελους μετα απο 30 χρονια το ξανακουσα .ευχαριστω

[daveid1980]

For the record, this is the SECOND video version and was made for the US release in 1985 (the year when every man and their dog got their crayons out and started doing animated music videos).

[stargem7272]

I miss growing up in the 80s!

[dmp160170]

Why is it that in life we only fully appreciate such great things years and years after.So glad to have lived the eighties.The decade will never be beaten.

[thebakerman1]

@dmp160170 Yes, it's odd that we only truly appreciate a particular period of time after many years have passed (usually). Who knows why that is but I think this has been the case regardless of who or how old you are. The 1970's and 80's were among the most turbulent times in my life yet I still look back with profuse fondness and would go back in a heat beat if I could - particularly the 80's.

Just saw Hot Tub Time Machine and found it interesting one of the guys was mad he was back in the 80s

[ghoulsoul12]

@thebakerman1

Maybe , I love 80's althought I haven't really lived back then :p

But think of it ! No facebook , no shitty reality tv from MTV , no youtube trolls , great music , great tv shows !! :3

[ccg1171]

Better off Dead great movie, funny as hell..just bought it yesterday finally..

[Thetan1974]

@ccg1171

I watched Better Off Dead 21 years ago on TV. This song was one of the things that made it great. After that I never new who made that song and before the days of the internet, noone really could help when I asked. I didn't know how to look it up and I couldn't even purchase Better Off Dead on VHS or later on DVD in my area.

Then it came across my mind about 5 years ago that I could just go to IMDB.com and check it out. Thank God (or just the creators of it) for the internet!

[ccg1171]

@Thetan1974 Thats cool..I bought it the other day & still havent watched it yet..Im gonna as soon as my wife isnt busy,,We will probally watch together, she never saw it so it will be funny to see her reaction. Im watching Friday the 13th movies this week for some reason!!

[mariacalifornia]

man i love the 80s (:

[Shagnarsty]

@mariacalifornia I agree, but whilst I was there, I hated them!

[CartoonsAndGameShows]

36 people don't wanna get to know anybody. Sad.  I just had to say that, lol.

[caxtonman]

Don't want to kiss your underpants? (at 2:16)

Great song of the 80's takes me back to High School, London '83!!

[Thetan1974]

@caxtonman

How can it take you back THERE when Like To Get To Know You Well is from '84?

[caxtonman]

@Thetan1974 Ooooo sorry Mr. Year policeman! 1984 it is then......

[googlique]

One thing about Howard Jones' songs, they always have a positive message in them. We need more songs like that in our lives.

[UpRoaryus]

@googlique I agree! I used to like his songs in the 80's but I had no idea he had recorded so much other stuff other than the 3 or 4 hits I knew then - So glad to have rediscovered it all through these youtube vids! Don't know how I missed out on all these hundreds of tunes by him... Some really good stuff (especially lyric-wise) even if it is a little stylistically cheesy - still with the electronica sound. But his lyrics are like he's a prophet on a mission. Preach, HOJO!

[SheilahDavis]

I love this song. Years ago a dear boyfriend used to sing it to me. I guess it formed the basis of a life long friendship. Music is powerful stuff...

[ghost2527A]

Please take me back to the 80`s and leave me!

[TheHiggybabe]

@ghost2527A Sure was some excellent music back then liked Howard Jones a lot ,still sounds good.

[ghost2527A]

@TheHiggybabe It was fun ,plus it had so much meaning for me.When I hear songs like this tons of memories fill my mind :)

[TheAntelwi]

Howard was GREAT seen LIVE!!!

[Mechknight73]

I really can't separate this song in my memory from one og John Cusack's movies, Better Off Dead.

[tdmhcbbds32chp]

At least the songs in the 80s about unadulterated nasty sex were better hidden. Or.. maybe not.

[firebrand420]

@tdmhcbbds32chp no, they were more fun to dance to and EVERYONE liked them, not just the little lollipop-licking teeny-boppers that must hear a song 6 times an hour

[WellMeaningGentleman]

Looks like the blonde guy from Dumb and Dumber in this clip.

[Ckrooss]

vice city stories

[basherman69]

This is a song I had completely forgotten--so much so I don't remember the year it was released ('85 or '86, I'm guessing).

I loved this song. It once was stuck in my head in high school. How could I have forgotten about it? :(

[basherman69]

@basherman69 To follow up from yesterday, just wikied the info. It was released in the summer of 1984, likely as the follow-up to "What is Love?", Jones' second single.

[0nannette]

(SAY US BRITS REALLY LUV TALKIN ABOUT THE WEATHER DONT WE)

[Mariogamerduenaz]

Thumbs up if you heard this in vice city stories

[Streetplayer123]

i heard this song yatching down miami and let me tell you it was AMAZING how well this song fit perfectly with the sunset!

[cheffy1970]

what a superb artist!!!! amazing what sounds he CREATED one of the very 1st with synthesizers !

[aaronjarvis1]

Awsum song. Used 2 b obsessed wiv this song.

[Samarth916]

Passive rhythm, and great slow dance to the passive rhythm!!

Great song!!

[krone1971]

God ! I had forgot all about this song !! it is great !

[MrRobbymiller]

I'm pretty sure "Machu Picchu" by the Strokes has been influenced by this song...

[maccagrabme]

@MrRobbymiller Exactly. They just randomly got hold of a bunch of 80s albums and copied them poorly.

[MrLawman10]

80,s tripe.

[ntm2drv]

69 SS Camero...........YES

[84Bronco351]

@ntm2drv *buzzer* Wrong,Better off dead had a 1967 SS Camaro,that's how it's spelled,not Camero

[thomashandley]

Awesome song from the 80's!!! Howard Jones was a top artist he had so much creativity, this track is awesome. He is very underrated nowadays, wish he were still releasing ace tunes like this.

[TVholub]

Wybiórcze kolorowanie zdjęć (wielu pamięta moje, z kolorową kitką Paris Hilton ;-) ) nieźle robi także w filmie. W 1984 r. taki teledysk musiał robić jeszcze większe wrażenie.

[24gludokane]

I heard this first on our radio then in psp game called vice city its a nice song :)

[utegirl70]

34 people have no taste...

[svtshorty]

GREAT SONG...GREAT MOVIE...Go that way really fast,if something gets in your way.. turn..lol

[goldjace]

I BEEN GOING 2 THIS SCHOOL 4 ABOUT 7 1/2 YEARS I'M NO DUMMY I NO WAT GIRLS LIKE

[planetrockford]

@goldjace Want to tell me what it is? I am 42 and haven't figured it out yet, lol.

[bigo3293]

GTA VICE CITY :D

[Fr4x1E]

@bigo3293 The best game ever.

[ChiGirl06]

That was one great thing about those 80s flicks.....they had some of the best music.

[rnglr080]

80`s Forever,Forever 80`s!!!! :-)

[nickJod1234]

I think it was hard for lots of the hard-headed 70's rock lovers to accept that this kind of music was really good. So much heart in this music.

I think the biggest problem with much modern songs is that they're digitally perfected. In other words flattened by computers.

[vodude]

This is the song that usually goes through my head everytime I see a hot babe.

[Spirit9Ahmedm9]

@vodude lol this songs thru my head when im bored

[Franniban]

@vodude how old ?????



[MrSyrett]

@vodude - Then you go home and play "I touch myself"

[planetrockford]

@MrSyrett Did anyone buy that record lol.

[smithslover1]

@vodude same, but for a hot guy : =)

[beowulven]

@vodude

That's funny, I usually think of "Pop That Pussy".

[duppybird]

@vodude

Me too, dude, me too!

[USForeclosureNetwork]

BOOM BOOM STYLE PEOPLE

[1dianasolis]

better off dead-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! LOL!!!! :D

[ibanedfrmrs2]

KRIISSSMMASSS...

[Horkslair]

Four weeks, twenty papers, that's TWO DOLLARS..... PLUS TIP!

---Johnny, the paperboy---

[MSZANful]

Lane Meyer!!!!

" I've been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I'm no dummy" Charles

[91TransAmKid]

@MSZANful LMFAO that was one of the best lines in better off dead

[heythom]

2 dollars!!!!!!

[gobbybird23]

Since when was this song about french exchange students etc!!!! ffs only a bloke!!

[daytripperyeah]

@gobbybird23 you would have to see the 80's movie called Better Off Dead to understand.

[FeNsTa]

takes me back to early 80s. sparks memories, great song........

[mrlemonlame]

This song makes me wanna either, try on tons of hats, or take pictures of someone trying on tons of hats.

[billyjeanskid]

Totally reminds me of Joey from the show "Full House," but I love this, and have since "Better Off Dead." haha

[manbimmer553]

love this song...it made my days......and it still does...

[Hot80s]

the real you inside...for real. 80s4evr.

[dtskoblar]

There are 33 people I don't want to get to know well.