Lotsa Bowieism here, from voice inflection, to verse ('from station to station' @ 0:56). To a USA that was sorely missing danceable pop from its 70s stars, this filled a temp. niche in early '83 just before Bowie dropped his massively commercial pop album, 'LET'S DANCE' on the world. That pretty much killed most of these upstart Bowie clones, Gary Numan's career took a massive downward spiral at this juncture as well. He did, however, weather the storm, thanks in no small part to Numanoids.
Lord , Please Send me Back to the 80' I missed alot ; Lord have a mercy of me. God, I'm dying in this era of 2011 ,I can not understand this life no more. Lord, have a mercy of my soul please.
Lord , Please Send me Back to the 80' I missed alot ; Lord have a mercy of me. God, I'm dying in this era of 2011 ,I can not understand this life no more. Lord, have a mercy of my soul please.
Lord , Please Send me Back to the 80' I missed alot ; Lord have a mercy of me. God, I'm dying in this era of 2011 ,I can not understand this life no more. Lord, have a mercy of my soul please.
@HelloMello4221 It is one in a million..it gets caught in your head....I was lucky to have had a much older sister who listened to all the pop music..and I was a kid but I remember this well....I wish those of your generation had the kind of music we had to grow upto.
I was just thinking about how chicks like to have sex but they freak out if they think thats all you want. Even though you're clearly in it for more than that. I hate it when chicks complicate things. Thats what this song is about to me. How people (guys and gals) complicate the dating thing with their hang ups.
I feel ya, it has come back musically, and fashion wise, movie remakes, but theres so much missing, the 80s had so much culture of it's own, today it's just..depressing.
Another to be continued at the end of a video of a one hit wonder. I have seen this more than a few times. Don't jinx yourself artists with To be continued. You may never hit again.
@PpAaUuL89 How many people do you think even know who Michael Medved is? Although I do and when I read your joke it made me laugh. You may not get many more laughs because it is simply over the head of the reader. But well played.
I remember when this song was new, my friend was always singing it, and I didn't know what the hell he was talking about, so I'm like 'neil, what type of song is that you're singing, is it classic rock?' he's like "Yep" 'Is it Disco?' "Yep" 'Is it Top 40?' "Yep" Come to find out, he was right on all counts! ;)
I actually got to see ReFlex open for Cyndi Lauper back in the early '80's. I think she had just come out with "true Colors" Saw them at SUNY at Stonybrook with a few friends.
Awesome song and video. The "B" side to this "Flex- It" Is an awesome song. It never made it to their original album, or any of their cds (as far as I know). Too darn good not to be on cd.
@WildBill6942 My friend at work is under the impression the latest hits are the greatest hits. Then he gave me a Glee disc, and I listened to Proud Mary, ok!
@supermandisco ..... No one should have or want to listen to anything GLEE. Glee is ruining great music under the guise of entertainment. Stick with the original articles and keep TRUE music alive.
This song makes me want to jump on the dance floor, not caring who sees me, rip my shirt off and primal scream, before going into a funky groove dance like the guy does at 3:14! The beat is horrendously addictive, even now…is this a political song? Who cares? I get carried away anyways!
@zillsburyy Or almost as bad, VEVO will create a "ReflexVEVO" channel and we'll have the priviledge of seeing this, only after being forced to sit through one of their INCREDIBLY INTERESTING adverts...
This is one of those songs that instantly takes me back...WOW i'm 13 again getting my groove on at the Junior High dance..lol....I Love and Miss the 80's!!
"From far & wide the forces of evil are gathering. Their mission to seek out & destroy." No doubt those words ring very true nowadays. For the very talented people who wrote those words probably had no idea how right on the money & prophetic they were. For the larger corporate powers & banking interests that be are certainly seeking, as I write these words, to take control of every media outlet in the World so as to disseminate & spread their insidious, misleading & pro-corporate propaganda!
@panthervoodoo remember how much we hated when our parents or grandparents would pull that back in the day crap, at least they had a respectable generation to compare to today, but the 80's....give me a break
I guess you know the cliche about opinions and A-holes,eh? It's pretty obvious from your comment you weren't a part of anything meaningful in the 80s, so I guess I wasn't addressing you with my nostalgia.
@n8tureboy OK I stand corrected, besides the girls, vibe, styles, makeup and those cute hairstyles the 80's were pretty crappy. I also agree that the music was better then todays garbage, but I don't agree that america was any more fun loving and optimistic, just more ignorant. Also, whats with the name calling? Just because I disagree means that i'm an imbecile and an a-hole?
Whoa! Now hold on there young buck. I wasn't trying to slam you with that comment, maybe I just got carried away a little. Sorry. Don't take it to personal, that's your opinion and it's just as valid as mine.
I respect your opinion, but I disagree with your 80's comment that's all. 80's for me, were the best.
More ignorant then? LOL!
At least people then wouldn't faun all over lady Gagme? We had real music then!
@panthervoodoo TRUE and back then everyone who WANTED a good job HAD a good job. My step-dad (from Europe) saw this the first time I did and said "It looks like a jab at communist eastern Europe since you could get arrested for playing the 'wrong kind' of music." The only modern music approved by the commies was Elton John and instrumental jazz. "Is this message understood?" would definitely get you unwanted attention - all for artistic freedom.
@dieselscience you know what's strange to me? I have completely lost sight of the 'warmth' brought about by the "Fall of Communism" and the end to the cold war. The America has progressively become a more intolerant,stifled kind of place. I went to Europe in 2001 and recall the vibrant atmosphere and zest for life people seemed to have,especially in former eastern block countries like Poland. Its really ironic how things played out over the subsequent decade and how cynical Americans have become
@panthervoodoo--I long for the America of the past especially life before the internet, cellphones, 24 hour news cycle, stock options, etc. Life wasn't perfect in the past, but it was organic. People weren't so defined by technology (Farcebook/Twit), fashion (Sex & The City, Real Sluts of Orange County), money and all these other status symbols like they are today. Its all about fitting in and staying ahead. The price we pay for that is being anxious, insecure and self-centered. Its sad imho.
@DestroyerofSouls666 I find your comments ironically right on. I was all prepared to be annoyed by your spin on my thread,but I guess thats what I get or assuming based on your,er,provocative name. Very right on comment friend.
That girl at 1:58 is HOT!!! Also, what wonderful creativity & originality that those who made this super cool video displayed, for it is truly unique in the best way possible!
Another magnificent one hit wonder from that awesome & vibrant decade of many magnificent one hit wonders! For songs such as this put music these days to complete shame, it's that bad while this wonderful & euphoric inducing song is that GREAT, as was much of the music back then! Bring back the 80's!!!
Just letting everyone on YouTube know the Re-Flex Connect site was launched today and the 'Re-Fuse' CD box set and other merchandise is now available! Anyone interested in more info please PM me and I'll give you the site's URL. Cheers!
@kash222041 lmao........had to copy and paste this....one of the best movies EVER!Raoul Duke:Suddenly, there was a terrible roar all around us, and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, and a voice was screaming: Holy Jesus. What are these goddamn animals?
we've been promised new re-flex music for months now.. so close so close.. then nothing.. it will never happen. I've signed up for the mailing list a dozen times, without a single acknowledgement. How to turn your back on your fans 101..
@jimlaubhan The mailing list is to grant priority access once the website is launched. I agree it's been a long wait and there have been delays, some of which were unavoidable, but the project is still on track. In fact, I received word from Paul's GM just a week ago that everything is almost ready. The website is the final phase and that's nearly done. So, please be patient a little while longer? And feel free to PM me with any questions -- I can also ensure you are signed up. Cheers! :)
@wabbitt124 thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. Of COURSE I'll be patient, and can't wait. That's excellent news. I appreciate you letting me know I am signed up for priority access once it's launched.
@jimlaubhan You're very welcome, and I'm sorry I didn't see your post earlier. :) I try to check YouTube comments fairly regularly but I fell a bit behind lately. I'm in direct contact with the band and receive news from them first-hand and post that here as well as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. I also forward fan mail *to* the band, so that's what I meant about ensuring you're signed up. Anyone else concerned about this can PM me and I will forward your info to Paul for the list. Cheers! :)
I had not heard this song in ages !!! Then, the name suddenly came to my mind for no reason at all, and I decided to look for it -- VOILA, here it is. Ah, the 80's , those times I surely miss !!!
Whoever arranged this song is genius, you hear those gorgeous layers of synthesizer blending with guitar and those crushing Roland keyboards!! Why do our ears have to take such punishment these days with crap music...please please more politics of feeling GOOD!!!
@Preki12 Exactly ! That is what is missing in this decade: the politics of dancing, the politics of oooh, feeling good, the politics of moving -- is this message understood! Well, in the 80's we took that message to heart and brought us happiness!
@gpof1952 Funny you should ask! :) According to the Internet Movie Cars Database, the black one first seen at about 0:18 and appearing frequently throughout the video is a 1953 Citroën 11 Normale. Also, at 1:29 is a 1975 Ford Transit MkI (the blue auto at right), at 0:41-0:43 is a Mercedes-Benz SL [R107] (with the couple listening to the car radio), and at about 3:32 is a 1961 Volvo P1800 (in the background at left). Just FYI! :)
@wabbitt124 Thanks for this info. All the times I've watched this video I had an eye on that cool looking auto, which you pointed out was the Citroen II Normale.
@gpof1952 You're welcome. :) BTW, there's a similar auto in the video for "Praying to the Beat' (at about 0:45), which someone also has posted on YouTube. I can't copy the URL here, but you if search for "re-flex praying to the beat", it's the one on TigerTiger83's channel.
@SluggoF16 I rather like the blonde's hair at 0:58. And their clothes, also -- white blouses with black ties. Agreed, time for some '80s retro! And, as a woman, I'd like to see more of it return for the guys, as well. I'm glad, at least, to see Mohawks making a comeback, like (drummer) Roland -- and even a few fellas sporting (lead singer/guitarist) Baxter's spikes-and-highlights look, which was always a fave of mine. :) Don't see too much of it in the music world, unfortunately, which is odd.
This song only reached #24 in the U.S., but should've gone higher. Also, it's unfortunate their success couldn't be contained and the band had a short existence. Nevertheless, the 80s produced a bevy of one hit wonders who could've went on to a lot of great things with more label support.
@ultimatedrakex Chart position notwithstanding, I'm hard-pressed to find someone who does not remember this song from the '80s -- and IMO it still has "it" today. It's always been a fave of mine; the same goes for the entire LP. Agreed, they should have gotten more support and continued on for MANY more years, but hopefully the release of their CD box set will in some small way help make up for lost time. After that... who knows? I'm not the only one encouraging the guys for a... "Re-Union"! ;)
@CartoonsAndGameShows There was an artistry to music in the 80s. Every singer and every band had something to say and a compelling way to say it. Nowadays, everyone's just chasing the latest trends and trying to copy the success of others; it's all fluff.
@GhostIntoTheFog Agreed with CartoonsAndGameShows' comment. An alarming trend I see today is "Fill in the Blank" featuring "Fill in another blank". No one seems to be able to stand alone, and if you want to sell your music, tag along with another artist, no matter how incongruent they may be. No offense, Katy Perry, but Snoop Dogg???
hi, don't disable your embed option because you will loose money..embeding into other sites gives you free publicity..don't loose it..
milesblt 1 week ago
I have to meet John Baxter in this life,,,,
suggestions?
queenship7 2 weeks ago
I have been obsessed with this song all my life..so who knows what John Baxter is doing now(vocals)
queenship7 2 weeks ago
My all time favorite
queenship7 3 weeks ago
POLITICS OF DANCING in 2012
kojakbangbang7 3 weeks ago 2
Uploaded to Ipod for dez racing in Arizona!!!
littlefred811 1 month ago
Still love this song.
RainPoetry 1 month ago
Nice job on the mastering.
BlueEye1Guy2Be 1 month ago
106.7 KROQ LOS ANGELES
kojakbangbang7 1 month ago
The 80's, there will never be another decade like it.
1badnomad 1 month ago 2
I used to LOVE this song back in the day! God, I miss the 80's!
robynsegg 1 month ago
yes, in the 80's they were dancin now they are stealing. great song and time, not no more. corruption is now widespread 30 years later
beanxxxx 1 month ago
6 terrorist disliked this song.
frankevega 2 months ago
@frankevega LOL
ButchCassidy101 3 weeks ago
Hey lay off the Kardashians, what would the world be like without highly attractive women with "child-bearing" hips!
MrCisco940 2 months ago
Very interesting song....repetitive beat and all....like this a whole lot....!!!!
centralparocker 2 months ago
Lord I miss the 80s...and the lead singer is CUUUUTE!
reasbey 2 months ago
One of the best songs to dance to in the early 80's!!!Great times!
aflyer 3 months ago
EXCELLENT TRACK! When Americans had exceptional taste in music. This band is British but this was a bigger hit here.
TurboFuss1 3 months ago
Saw them open for the Thompson Twins in Rochester NY. Thomas Dolby was in the balcony with us too. Good times
surlechapeau 3 months ago
ACE
endgammer 3 months ago
Lotsa Bowieism here, from voice inflection, to verse ('from station to station' @ 0:56). To a USA that was sorely missing danceable pop from its 70s stars, this filled a temp. niche in early '83 just before Bowie dropped his massively commercial pop album, 'LET'S DANCE' on the world. That pretty much killed most of these upstart Bowie clones, Gary Numan's career took a massive downward spiral at this juncture as well. He did, however, weather the storm, thanks in no small part to Numanoids.
leonakita 4 months ago
A one-hit wonder, but a good one...I expected more dancing in this video.
TheEricinSF 4 months ago
I could barely hear the music over all the 80's that was in this video.
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MrJimmypage32 4 months ago
i would of synchronized so well with this time
JURYJOHMZOMBIE 4 months ago
The production and sound are just so tight. Nothing like the 80s.
RainPoetry 4 months ago
It is all about the 80"s!
Enjoy this !
It is a song among many others that can never be duplicated!
MrJammmmmy 4 months ago in playlist MrJammmmmy's Favorited Videos
Heard this on Sirius Radio station 33/New Wave yesterday. Totally worth the subscription $, local radio in my town blows.
LorayneMB 4 months ago
ah,the 80s. good,sometimes pointless,classic music.
MissCureCrazy 4 months ago
groovy?
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MrJimmypage32 5 months ago
the 80's bring back great memories, IMO the brits had the best music
testbooster 5 months ago 2
The only politics I generally follow.....
yeahitsme36 5 months ago
man oh man i use to love this song .TURN IT UP and the awsome 80's and the best era for music no doubt it
SHS854EVER 5 months ago
I never knew Geraldo Rivera was a singer. :)
malcolmxray 5 months ago
@malcolmxray lol
MissJenni2642 5 months ago
*added* to my 80s music playlist. i'm 17. this song is a-freakin-mazing.
HelloMello4221 5 months ago 18
@HelloMello4221 .... Timeless!
Elconquistador69too 5 months ago 3
@HelloMello4221 I heard this when I was very young..but remembered...sounds even better now.
queenship7 3 weeks ago
@HelloMello4221 It is one in a million..it gets caught in your head....I was lucky to have had a much older sister who listened to all the pop music..and I was a kid but I remember this well....I wish those of your generation had the kind of music we had to grow upto.
queenship7 2 weeks ago
I absolutely love this song, with my favorite part starting at 2:46. Those kids are rocking it on those skates. Nice memories from my teen years.
71brighteyes 5 months ago
One of the songs that defined '80s dance music for me.
tungt88 5 months ago
Great song, gay video.
This is so gay it's embarrassing to watch.
scottvska 5 months ago
I was just thinking about how chicks like to have sex but they freak out if they think thats all you want. Even though you're clearly in it for more than that. I hate it when chicks complicate things. Thats what this song is about to me. How people (guys and gals) complicate the dating thing with their hang ups.
eightday 5 months ago
Great beat and good dance song....
Figger76 6 months ago
@PpAaUuL89 OMG! Great observation!
PimpDragon108 6 months ago
Mullets. Coooooool.
Karmy2112 6 months ago
The guy on the keyboards has a mullet. Coooooool.
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Please Lord, Send me Back to the 80' I'm dying in this era of 2011, God have mercy on me
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@MrJimmypage32 Im with you
MrEvilbunny39 6 months ago
@MrJimmypage32
I feel ya, it has come back musically, and fashion wise, movie remakes, but theres so much missing, the 80s had so much culture of it's own, today it's just..depressing.
TechNoir87 6 months ago
groovy
HarlequinHelen 6 months ago
Far frigging out. LOVE IT!!!
njdragon60 6 months ago
Loved it then love it now
PleaseFixUrPets181 7 months ago
Another to be continued at the end of a video of a one hit wonder. I have seen this more than a few times. Don't jinx yourself artists with To be continued. You may never hit again.
bnegs521 7 months ago
@PpAaUuL89 How many people do you think even know who Michael Medved is? Although I do and when I read your joke it made me laugh. You may not get many more laughs because it is simply over the head of the reader. But well played.
bnegs521 7 months ago
Yes I bet you wish it is 1984 nowdays really suck.
ThePBerry 7 months ago
I'm going to follow this with RELAX by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and get my groove on.
dagnyatl 7 months ago 8
@dagnyatl ....Right On.....AWESOME!
Elconquistador69too 7 months ago 6
@dagnyatl awesome!
IndianaParkWars 3 months ago
@dagnyatl me too!
MissJenni2642 3 months ago
I remember when this song was new, my friend was always singing it, and I didn't know what the hell he was talking about, so I'm like 'neil, what type of song is that you're singing, is it classic rock?' he's like "Yep" 'Is it Disco?' "Yep" 'Is it Top 40?' "Yep" Come to find out, he was right on all counts! ;)
Jgeneraledger23 8 months ago
I never knew Saddam Hussein as the lead singer of this group.
bns1968 8 months ago
One of my favorite songs from my youth. Come check out my cover.
LouisGuidone 8 months ago
Top Club Hit from that decade of AWESOMEness ... oh the '80s, a decade like no other. Bust out the parachute pants and bolo ties ... yeeeah!
lakota253 8 months ago 2
I had NEVER known who sang this song...and it was one of my faves!!! Thanks for posting
brbgal 8 months ago
LOVE this 1980's song!
sutterpark 9 months ago
I actually got to see ReFlex open for Cyndi Lauper back in the early '80's. I think she had just come out with "true Colors" Saw them at SUNY at Stonybrook with a few friends.
musicman89503 9 months ago
Awesome song and video. The "B" side to this "Flex- It" Is an awesome song. It never made it to their original album, or any of their cds (as far as I know). Too darn good not to be on cd.
musicman89503 9 months ago
How could you not like a music video that shows someone wearing Pittsburgh Steelers colors. Great song.
rushv33 9 months ago
Hey isn't that Kitty? 3:27 From that 70's show LOL
TheRickRod 9 months ago
I have been listening to this song since '83, and I haven't tired of it yet.
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woowoowu 10 months ago
this is great blasted on a good stereo!
youraverageuser 10 months ago
Wabbitt124, need more info, please.
Evidently all the "cool kids" decided to put b/w stuff on FB. Found naught with regards to the actual band, sadly.
brianab31 11 months ago
Back when the airwaves weren't polluted with hip-hop and Justin Bieber!
WildBill6942 11 months ago 46
@WildBill6942 My friend at work is under the impression the latest hits are the greatest hits. Then he gave me a Glee disc, and I listened to Proud Mary, ok!
supermandisco 7 months ago
@supermandisco ..... No one should have or want to listen to anything GLEE. Glee is ruining great music under the guise of entertainment. Stick with the original articles and keep TRUE music alive.
Elconquistador69too 7 months ago
@supermandisco --- ugh! Too funny.
WildBill6942 7 months ago
god bless the 80's!
zillsburyy 11 months ago 7
Just a great song!!!!
centralparocker 11 months ago 4
This song makes me want to jump on the dance floor, not caring who sees me, rip my shirt off and primal scream, before going into a funky groove dance like the guy does at 3:14! The beat is horrendously addictive, even now…is this a political song? Who cares? I get carried away anyways!
alisterfolson 11 months ago
The very 1st time I heard this song was in 1996 at a Nightclub devoted to "80's flashback" music on Wednesday nights.
TheXtro101 1 year ago 2
Squeeeeeeeeeeee!! You're my new favorite channel!!!!!! "we got the message...." Love It!!!!!!
QueenMAB418 1 year ago 2
FUCKING awesome song!
DJFG85 1 year ago 3
1980's... ahh what a time to go up in... well i miss those days.. the music of today just is full of CRAP!
Geo77551 1 year ago 3
@Geo77551 Agree 100% especially in America. Music of the 2000's is total shit.
DJFG85 1 year ago 4
not to worry, soon the music industry will ban this video as a copyright violation.
zillsburyy 1 year ago
@zillsburyy Or almost as bad, VEVO will create a "ReflexVEVO" channel and we'll have the priviledge of seeing this, only after being forced to sit through one of their INCREDIBLY INTERESTING adverts...
shmuli9 1 year ago
80's music videos were so cool. Much better than anything today.
RGLMotorsports 1 year ago 5
This is one of those songs that instantly takes me back...WOW i'm 13 again getting my groove on at the Junior High dance..lol....I Love and Miss the 80's!!
retrosatx 1 year ago
Makes one appreciate life!
777butch777 1 year ago 2
"From far & wide the forces of evil are gathering. Their mission to seek out & destroy." No doubt those words ring very true nowadays. For the very talented people who wrote those words probably had no idea how right on the money & prophetic they were. For the larger corporate powers & banking interests that be are certainly seeking, as I write these words, to take control of every media outlet in the World so as to disseminate & spread their insidious, misleading & pro-corporate propaganda!
sxlfkta 1 year ago 4
LOVE ,LOVE, LOVE.........OOOOOOO FEELING GOOD! ;)
klite61 1 year ago 3
tracks like this remind me of my high-school years and a MUCH more optimistic and fun-loving America.
panthervoodoo 1 year ago 33
@panthervoodoo yah and Full of Bright Blinding Neon Colors! :D
EasternMerchant 11 months ago
@panthervoodoo remember how much we hated when our parents or grandparents would pull that back in the day crap, at least they had a respectable generation to compare to today, but the 80's....give me a break
thedude888890 8 months ago
@thedude888890
I guess you know the cliche about opinions and A-holes,eh? It's pretty obvious from your comment you weren't a part of anything meaningful in the 80s, so I guess I wasn't addressing you with my nostalgia.
panthervoodoo 8 months ago
@panthervoodoo
Your nostalgia may have fallen on deaf ears with that imbecile, but it didn't with me. We're on the same page dude.
I miss the girls, the music, the vibe, the fun times, the styles, the girls, oh! Did I mention the GIRLS?
Their makeup and those cute 80's hairstyles.........I digress!
n8tureboy 8 months ago 4
@n8tureboy .... INDEED, well said!
Elconquistador69too 8 months ago
@n8tureboy OK I stand corrected, besides the girls, vibe, styles, makeup and those cute hairstyles the 80's were pretty crappy. I also agree that the music was better then todays garbage, but I don't agree that america was any more fun loving and optimistic, just more ignorant. Also, whats with the name calling? Just because I disagree means that i'm an imbecile and an a-hole?
thedude888890 8 months ago
@thedude888890
Whoa! Now hold on there young buck. I wasn't trying to slam you with that comment, maybe I just got carried away a little. Sorry. Don't take it to personal, that's your opinion and it's just as valid as mine.
I respect your opinion, but I disagree with your 80's comment that's all. 80's for me, were the best.
More ignorant then? LOL!
At least people then wouldn't faun all over lady Gagme? We had real music then!
n8tureboy 8 months ago 4
@panthervoodoo
I'm with ya' brother. I'd go back to the 80's in a NY minute! And I wouldn't look back either.
n8tureboy 8 months ago 2
@panthervoodoo i am so with you on that
ncatlanta 7 months ago
@panthervoodoo TRUE and back then everyone who WANTED a good job HAD a good job. My step-dad (from Europe) saw this the first time I did and said "It looks like a jab at communist eastern Europe since you could get arrested for playing the 'wrong kind' of music." The only modern music approved by the commies was Elton John and instrumental jazz. "Is this message understood?" would definitely get you unwanted attention - all for artistic freedom.
dieselscience 7 months ago
@dieselscience you know what's strange to me? I have completely lost sight of the 'warmth' brought about by the "Fall of Communism" and the end to the cold war. The America has progressively become a more intolerant,stifled kind of place. I went to Europe in 2001 and recall the vibrant atmosphere and zest for life people seemed to have,especially in former eastern block countries like Poland. Its really ironic how things played out over the subsequent decade and how cynical Americans have become
panthervoodoo 7 months ago
@panthervoodoo--I long for the America of the past especially life before the internet, cellphones, 24 hour news cycle, stock options, etc. Life wasn't perfect in the past, but it was organic. People weren't so defined by technology (Farcebook/Twit), fashion (Sex & The City, Real Sluts of Orange County), money and all these other status symbols like they are today. Its all about fitting in and staying ahead. The price we pay for that is being anxious, insecure and self-centered. Its sad imho.
DestroyerofSouls666 7 months ago 17
@DestroyerofSouls666 I find your comments ironically right on. I was all prepared to be annoyed by your spin on my thread,but I guess thats what I get or assuming based on your,er,provocative name. Very right on comment friend.
panthervoodoo 7 months ago
@DestroyerofSouls666 Amen! Bring back the 80s! We all survived just fine without cell phones, Facebook and the Kardashians
VirgoGal74 2 months ago 4
@DestroyerofSouls666 I blame 9/11.
hypnodance 2 months ago
@panthervoodoo I grew up on Germany in the late '80s and things are DEFINITELY different now.
dieselscience 7 months ago
@panthervoodoo IN..
dieselscience 7 months ago
The politics of poopin', the politics of feeling good, the politics of dropping it long!
waterhead001 1 year ago
@waterhead001 It fits in with all the corruption in Washington on both sides.
ScorpioBornIn69 9 months ago
@ScorpioBornIn69 Both sides are so corrupt you don't have a choice. Because the people who have corrupted Washington control both sides. :)
waterhead001 9 months ago
Ballad of Gay Ass Tony
razrsabr 1 year ago
Ahhhhhhh, those wonderful nights dancing to this at the club in 1984.
Simon5005 1 year ago 3
@Simon5005 I envy you, I really do. I hated growing up in the 2000's.
DJFG85 1 year ago 3
I had this one in a cassette...
caviper1 1 year ago
tthis song is BRILLIANT!!!! ir ranks right up their with FUTANTS like tool!! the sound is different but both are LIGHT YEARS ahead of their time!!!
u2joshuadesireu 1 year ago 2
... The PoLiTiCs of F* *King...
TheBornAnnoyed 1 year ago
oh snap i completly forgot about this one!
doctorw2 1 year ago
I CANNOT SIT STILL...GOTTA DANCE!!!!!!!
sandynapier 1 year ago
That girl at 1:58 is HOT!!! Also, what wonderful creativity & originality that those who made this super cool video displayed, for it is truly unique in the best way possible!
sxlfkta 1 year ago
@sxlfkta 158 ditto
fenderrlee 1 year ago
JUST GOT THE BOX SET... ALL 6 CD's.... FANTASTIC.... SO HAPPY...!!! re-flex info trust me... if you are a Re-Flex fan it is so worth it...!!!!
PlanetRick 1 year ago
Wow I had almost forgot this one. Once again great music cannot be forgotten. Is this message understood
WilliamG1970 1 year ago
Another magnificent one hit wonder from that awesome & vibrant decade of many magnificent one hit wonders! For songs such as this put music these days to complete shame, it's that bad while this wonderful & euphoric inducing song is that GREAT, as was much of the music back then! Bring back the 80's!!!
sxlfkta 1 year ago
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bass109 1 year ago
Heavy cover of this song song! Come see! watch?v=wdwi56zJfRs
machosauceproduction 1 year ago
Just letting everyone on YouTube know the Re-Flex Connect site was launched today and the 'Re-Fuse' CD box set and other merchandise is now available! Anyone interested in more info please PM me and I'll give you the site's URL. Cheers!
wabbitt124 1 year ago
Ladies and Gentleman, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson on bass guitar!
kash222041 1 year ago
@kash222041 lmao........had to copy and paste this....one of the best movies EVER!Raoul Duke:Suddenly, there was a terrible roar all around us, and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, and a voice was screaming: Holy Jesus. What are these goddamn animals?
U2RULZ 1 year ago
Now this is politics we can all deal with!
Man I miss the music from this time!
oldguyami 1 year ago
i found this song because of grand theft auto and the radio station vice city fm on it
thatbillymaysguy1 1 year ago
we've been promised new re-flex music for months now.. so close so close.. then nothing.. it will never happen. I've signed up for the mailing list a dozen times, without a single acknowledgement. How to turn your back on your fans 101..
jimlaubhan 1 year ago
@jimlaubhan The mailing list is to grant priority access once the website is launched. I agree it's been a long wait and there have been delays, some of which were unavoidable, but the project is still on track. In fact, I received word from Paul's GM just a week ago that everything is almost ready. The website is the final phase and that's nearly done. So, please be patient a little while longer? And feel free to PM me with any questions -- I can also ensure you are signed up. Cheers! :)
wabbitt124 1 year ago
@wabbitt124 thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. Of COURSE I'll be patient, and can't wait. That's excellent news. I appreciate you letting me know I am signed up for priority access once it's launched.
jimlaubhan 1 year ago
@jimlaubhan You're very welcome, and I'm sorry I didn't see your post earlier. :) I try to check YouTube comments fairly regularly but I fell a bit behind lately. I'm in direct contact with the band and receive news from them first-hand and post that here as well as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. I also forward fan mail *to* the band, so that's what I meant about ensuring you're signed up. Anyone else concerned about this can PM me and I will forward your info to Paul for the list. Cheers! :)
wabbitt124 1 year ago
a trace of you on my heart
PC4TW 1 year ago
Double keyboards & electronic drums.....classic...Rock Band!!!!!
GreenChilliD 1 year ago
I had not heard this song in ages !!! Then, the name suddenly came to my mind for no reason at all, and I decided to look for it -- VOILA, here it is. Ah, the 80's , those times I surely miss !!!
tortoni900 1 year ago
oh yeah
insanecrane59 1 year ago
Whoever arranged this song is genius, you hear those gorgeous layers of synthesizer blending with guitar and those crushing Roland keyboards!! Why do our ears have to take such punishment these days with crap music...please please more politics of feeling GOOD!!!
Preki12 1 year ago
@Preki12 Well said ! I agree 100%. And the lyrics are so true -- are the feeling and vibe of the 80's not well-reflected in this song?
gal80s 1 year ago
@gal80s YES...... the feeling and vibe of the 80's are alive and constant throughout this track!! Great songwriting as well!! Thnx
Preki12 1 year ago
@Preki12 Exactly ! That is what is missing in this decade: the politics of dancing, the politics of oooh, feeling good, the politics of moving -- is this message understood! Well, in the 80's we took that message to heart and brought us happiness!
gal80s 1 year ago
Back in a time when music was fun and enjoyable to listen to. Does anyone know what make that auto is in this video?
gpof1952 1 year ago
@gpof1952 Funny you should ask! :) According to the Internet Movie Cars Database, the black one first seen at about 0:18 and appearing frequently throughout the video is a 1953 Citroën 11 Normale. Also, at 1:29 is a 1975 Ford Transit MkI (the blue auto at right), at 0:41-0:43 is a Mercedes-Benz SL [R107] (with the couple listening to the car radio), and at about 3:32 is a 1961 Volvo P1800 (in the background at left). Just FYI! :)
wabbitt124 1 year ago
@wabbitt124 Thanks for this info. All the times I've watched this video I had an eye on that cool looking auto, which you pointed out was the Citroen II Normale.
gpof1952 1 year ago
@gpof1952 You're welcome. :) BTW, there's a similar auto in the video for "Praying to the Beat' (at about 0:45), which someone also has posted on YouTube. I can't copy the URL here, but you if search for "re-flex praying to the beat", it's the one on TigerTiger83's channel.
wabbitt124 1 year ago
Why can't women look like the one at 1:59? (Someone made a comment earlier about the look.) Heavy eye shadow, damn, I miss the 80s!
SluggoF16 1 year ago
@SluggoF16 I rather like the blonde's hair at 0:58. And their clothes, also -- white blouses with black ties. Agreed, time for some '80s retro! And, as a woman, I'd like to see more of it return for the guys, as well. I'm glad, at least, to see Mohawks making a comeback, like (drummer) Roland -- and even a few fellas sporting (lead singer/guitarist) Baxter's spikes-and-highlights look, which was always a fave of mine. :) Don't see too much of it in the music world, unfortunately, which is odd.
wabbitt124 1 year ago
If this song doesn't make you want a get up and move your body and dance your not a living, breathing human being.
TheWhatsinaname 1 year ago
@TheWhatsinaname
This song only reached #24 in the U.S., but should've gone higher. Also, it's unfortunate their success couldn't be contained and the band had a short existence. Nevertheless, the 80s produced a bevy of one hit wonders who could've went on to a lot of great things with more label support.
ultimatedrakex 1 year ago
@ultimatedrakex Chart position notwithstanding, I'm hard-pressed to find someone who does not remember this song from the '80s -- and IMO it still has "it" today. It's always been a fave of mine; the same goes for the entire LP. Agreed, they should have gotten more support and continued on for MANY more years, but hopefully the release of their CD box set will in some small way help make up for lost time. After that... who knows? I'm not the only one encouraging the guys for a... "Re-Union"! ;)
wabbitt124 1 year ago
I wish music today would sound kind of like this.
CartoonsAndGameShows 1 year ago
@CartoonsAndGameShows There was an artistry to music in the 80s. Every singer and every band had something to say and a compelling way to say it. Nowadays, everyone's just chasing the latest trends and trying to copy the success of others; it's all fluff.
GhostIntoTheFog 1 year ago
@GhostIntoTheFog Agreed with CartoonsAndGameShows' comment. An alarming trend I see today is "Fill in the Blank" featuring "Fill in another blank". No one seems to be able to stand alone, and if you want to sell your music, tag along with another artist, no matter how incongruent they may be. No offense, Katy Perry, but Snoop Dogg???
SluggoF16 1 year ago
Oh, HELL yes. Thank you for posting.
BettinaBalser 1 year ago
I loved the 80's music.. New Wave, glam rock.. good times..
headpump 1 year ago
AWSOME 80's hit this one will have you in dance mode in no time
MrClaudeholmes 1 year ago
This reminds me me of dancing the night away at NYC's The Saint...thanks.
PaulinNJ 1 year ago
A decent feel good--party song from 83-84?
gwg5640 1 year ago
Paul Chuckle.
spameister 1 year ago
One of the great bands and songs of the 1980s.
jtg1961 1 year ago
@jtg1961 Your are right on. They are just as relevent today maybe even more....
lets dance with those crazy politics.
poopahead 1 year ago
this song takes me waaay back. thanx the the post.
sonicboi63 1 year ago
Sigh I miss the 80's, thank you for posting this classic!
GuyinCa 1 year ago
Elconquistador69too: Thank you; it seems to have been rectified on the other Re-Flex pages as well. Cheers! :)
wabbitt124 1 year ago