Howard Jones - What Is Love 1983 Official Music Video

[hamster700]

HJ rocks

[oct201981]

ANOTHER CLASSIC MEMORY FROM THE 80S - A HUGE HIT IN THE DIARY OF MY LIFE. EVERY 80S VIDEO I WATCH TURNS THE PAGES AND MAKES ME SMILE AND SAD IN A WAY. I SO WANNA GO BACK NOW .

[nighterjay]

Regardless of the sound quality of this particular upload, This song is brilliantly produced. This is 1984, and the analougue production is as clean and crisp as a cold winters morning. I heard this track for the first time in a while, some months ago, and it blew me away. Today the music industry is full of minor talents that have massive hard drive recording studios at their fingertips that make them seem talented.,...........THEY ARE NOT TALENTED. they target silly kids who buy their shit.

[leemarvinuk09]

I accidentley clicked on this few weeks back and can't stop listening to it now. Even downloaded it on iTunes :-l

[supertriangulum]

great song!!!

[johnlovesbridge]

Sound quality is horrible, there are better versions of this on youtube...

[madzskie]

oh the audio is bad! not HD at all!

[bandscolee]

All time fav. and all time classic. I love Howard Jones.....lol...once upon a time I swore I would find him and marry him. That obviously never happened.

[Supersweetguy]

Howard Jones, along with The Human League and Belinda Carlisle will visit Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila, The Philippines to perform on Oct 10, 2011.

[DIAMONDBIRD4]

THREE PEOPLE WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT LOVE IS....

[symmetry08]

The time of exitment and innovations 80-90's. Videos as if longing for brighter futures. Attempt to purify outwardly in glamour that is immpossible dream

[1ghostofsparta]

It seemed that almost every band in the 80's, came out with teir best work time and time again. I THINK THE 80's is an excellent example of what music is all about.

[MISTERPROH]

i grew up in the 90's.but i have always had an interest in 80's music.my early memories of music were the early 90's stuff,red hot chili peppers,dr.dre /snoop dogg ,nirvana,GNR and so on.i feel that the 80's changed music for the better.there was an abrupt change in music.when the 90's came along there was a smooth transition in sound.1988 music blends well with 1992 music.but now a days everything is so unoriginal.american idol rejects and disney kids..madonna rip offs.this decade sucks

[RaguelAngelofBalance]

Ah the time when music wasn't corrupted by computer effects and over producing.

[whisky110]

A fine musical arrangement from Howard's debut album 'Humans Lib'. I was never mad about synth music but this stuff made me think again. His basslines in particular are still amazing to listen too. And oh yeah, I had my hair like that back in '83 too... lol

[clarkbell]

Don't get me wrong I love this and most other new wave songs, but the 80's in particular were a bittersweet time. The one thing that is true about America then was that technology made huge advances. But ironically crime in our big cities was exploding. That trend started in the late 60's though. Philadelphia and Chicago were hit pretty hard.

[zapkvr]

@clarkbell Well that was down to demographics as much as anything plus you had that fascist Reagan in the whitehouse who cared more about illegally funnelling money to the contras than attempting to reform the busted arse thing you called a health system. Your native americans are still discriminted against far worse then the blacks in the inner cities too btw. Peace:)

[bandscolee]

@zapkvr Sadly I don't think the Native Americans will ever be discriminated against any less then they are now. They only difference is....9 times out of ten you will just see us fighting our way through, rather then crying about it! Peace to you as well :)

[misterkurdt]

I fucking LOVE this song! It has such a brilliant video too.

[VulpeLunatica]

Brilliant! And to the haters.... a hearty " GET STUFFED!" ^..^

[dancandell]

Every decade had music that was great. If you love rock as I do there is still great and unique music being made. I think there is just too much rap and pop out there now so you have to search much harder for the music you like.

[firandel]

Born in 68 this was the tme of my life, thanks for this awsome music!

[KingGeorgesHares79]

Howard Jones. What a fine musician he is. Look back to 1983..on this track.

[linkjones]

Its a common opinion that the early 90's were a bad time for societies creative based industries. The reason for this is simple, AIDS and the Regan Administration's reluctance to acknowledge the seriousness of AIDS. No homophobia can change the impact gay people have in this area of our social structure. When you define any culture it is by their dress, music, art, cosmetic appearance, entertainment, food....all of these aspects of a society are the glue that give the people their culture.

[clarkbell]

@linkjones First off this was the early 80's, and Howard is straight... but it's understandable if you didn't realize that till the late 80's

[melodiesnotes]

He looks like a young Chef Gordon Ramsay!

[javiantropologo]

Claro que existe moda, clase, estilo y presencia. Con esta Preciosa canción puedo decir muchas veces como Howard Jones What is love o ¿Qué es el amor? Te quiero o no me quieres, Te amo incluso si usted piensa que no. A veces me parece que usted duda de mi amor por ti, pero no me importa. ¿Por qué debería importarme?

[Feisty1967]

I had a black and white check shirt in that era!! They were very popular back then. Great song btw!!

[friendofstewart]

@Feisty1967 My husband still has his long black wool coat hanging in his closet!!

[LookinatLife]

In the 1980s I became a teenager, went through high school, and got about halfway through college. The 80s truly was my decade. I miss them, outrageous hairstyles, excessive makeup, ridiculous clothes, Brat Pack movies, and all.

[2SOULXCHANGE]

‎'I DIG - YOU ACT' the oz said to this Cowboy...- but It's a One Way Street 3 Me ... When The Law Stopped me and said Sir, Do you know this is One Way Street ! ? I'm Only Goin One Way Sir ! copper said yes sir but it's the wrong way....Fine, I'll Reverse up a one way street in I'm too drunk to Funk. No, I didn't get it Eyeither dither an Freeze like a Fridge Song @ 2SOULXCHANGE.. "i" Elle Nutter..

[MrRuddles1]

Brilliant artist ,loved the 80s and many times i have said bring it back .

[b7bishop]

Howard Jones is one of the most amazing musicians of all time

[Feisty1967]

I had a black and white check shirt back in that era! The clothes, the songs and the hairstyles were fab!! There's no more exciting time than early '80s!.

[TheAntek178]

KOCHAM TEN UTWÓR!!! SUPER MUZYKA LAT '80

[2u4ria]

Love it love it he could do a new one. This song has never gone away... the sound in this video doesn't give this song what it is in the quality of new technology. Love you Howard !

[Willowmelangel]

Many happy memories this Howard Jones. The 80's were great for me.Each to his or her own.x

[98bigbutt]

Even though they dressed corny in those days,but the music were better than today with that Lady Gaga garbage.

[mamaschristmasbunny]

The 3 people who disliked this song, suck. LOL. I am kidding.

[delfindjmontano]

I LOVED HIM and still do!

[AsherB66]

the 70's and 80's were times of great music and , well bad hair. it's time people listend to music to see if they like it and not let simon cowell tell them what they like

[anta811]

i love it...from poland

[mrsoundwave]

fuck ya!

[radiodj1520]

I Love This Howard Jones 1983 Music Video, "What Is Love," Which Became A Top 35 Hit In America.

[kimmi307]

Brilliant techno-pop song! The 80s were a fabulous time of music exploration and fashion excess and quirkiness. I loved it! I have the most wonderful memories of that decade. Music played a huge role in my life then and shaped me, changed me forever. Thank you, Howard Jones, thank you.

[GRAHAM2109]

80's music is the best.

When are we going to see a Howard Jones video DVD?

[MrsDYLee]

i love the 80's. i was born late in the 80's but i don't care. 80's was definitely the best decade!!!

[Listaluna]

cant believe there is actually 3 retards who dont like this...

[alexluther1914]

When they made this video, they didn't know you needed a permit to film in Paris. It's an amazing job with a small budget and crew considering that, for most of the shoot, they were running away from the "authorities".

Did I mention it's my favorite song of all time...video or no video.

[SnuggleBear1970]

Can I say it? I think I can? I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[oldteenagegirl]

I'm pushing 40 now, but this has just made my day! My 12 year-old self thanks you,sociallyineptguy

[ttmuffin95]

i remember when i was like 7 on fam. road trips my dad would play this song over and over and over again. Brings back fun times...now im 16 and life is a total draaag

[decapattack]

@ttmuffin95 LOL. I remember my vacations with my parents and uncles, cousins... and this music, back in 83,84. Now my life sux big time!

[mmmt409]

Nice representation of early 80's techno!!

[japinvt]

An excellent song regardless of genre but it is a real synthpop standout. Easily in all top 5 lists I would guess. As to the question asked by Mr. Jones I can say that there is love but that I don't know what it is. When this song came out 27/28 years ago I recall that I thought I was a real know it all on a lot of subjects and could tell you very easily what love is. This man's songs have always made me think I must say.

[conceptsindesign]

I am forever grateful to be a child of the 80's! the experience, the memories, the music, the history.

[Moley87]

For some reason, I find the concept of Howard doing things before the actors do them really cool, like he's controlling what they do. It's strange. Also strange that I'm looking so deep into it.

[SEALTRIDENT]

Pocos temas me emocionan tanto como este la verdad... =,)

[blackfelix83]

The 80's sound leaves such a vivid image in your mind...the music is really unique:)

[johnsonnewsham]

great song

[ThisNamesClass]

Proof that you can wear a trenchcoat and trousers up to your armpits in France and get away with it. Good song as well :)

[jodonte1]

just one of those gems...and i'm hardcore....

[letsfuku]

I grew up in the 80s in a lot of ways its like today. the clothes are about the same skinny jeans 50s 60s mixed in . unemployment was high worries about nuclear wars 38 to 40 kids in a class room . People getting killed .

[strykerdrifter1]

i love all music from around this time ,I was born in 1983 and i can actualy remember hearing all of these songs as a baby in my fathers car,

[1985OldSkool]

Now, we had the 1950s, the 60s the 70s, 80s, 90s, the 2000s, and now the 2010s. Out of those seven decades, the 1980s definitely rule!

[neonrider93]

what was the 80s like? i bet it was great

[nomorefunds]

@neonrider93 The eighties were fantastic and there will never be another decade like it.

[suppafrank1]

@neonrider93

You had to be there to know how it was. I was a teen in the early 80's and man nothing today compares!!!! The 80s realy did rule

[MsFanmail]

I love 80s music what a g8 decade time machine bring this decade back. WHAT A AMAZING SONG

[JMallandain]

I love that song, but the Intro ... after 20 sec, the song is perfect ^^

[perpetual61]

I have lived through the 60's,70's.80's and the 90's and Now and let me tell you. No Decade will ever be as Great as The 80's.

[ryolite38]

@perpetual61

For music and film perhaps, but did you live in the UK under a Thatcher goverment duing the 80's? If so you may have a different opinion.

[siobhansdaughter]

@autosloper i just find that so damned funny... cause I can totally understand that...

[954kassie]

Nothing compares to the 80s

[JoeAcid69]

Still so good.....

[Captain1Hook]

@autosloper

No problem, and thanks for the link you sent with both of them. I've never seen that concert before.

[Captain1Hook]

@autosloper

Nik Kershaw? It's Howard Jones who's singing it, and in the video.

Nik sang Wouldn't It Be Good.

[radiodj1520]

I Love This Howard Jones 1983 Music Video, "What Is Love," Which Was A Top 40 Hit In America.

[hayleyfoard]

Awesome vid! :) Does anybody know who the woman with dark hair is at the beginning? I think she was in a coffee ad in the mid-'90's but not 100% sure. would really appreciate ty!!

[Captain1Hook]

@hayleyfoard

You may be thinking of Sharon Maugham, who was in the Gold blend coffee ads in the UK in the 80's. Tony head was also in the ads, and he went on to start in the Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV series.

[hoffenpot]

This is one of my favorite Howard Jones songs. I really remember this video (especially that weird fountain with the snake and skull-it creeped me out; does anyone know if that fountain still exists?).

[MrZeljko88]

great song

[acidhouser1]

nice

[acidhouser1]

eurobaby i thought the sixties were awesom until you arrived

[JuanMamaril]

I love Howard Jones' voice, especially when he says the "anyway" part because his voice sounds exactly like someone very dear to me's voice :)

Also how Howard Jones' said "should" that faintly sounds like it was said with an "s" instead of an "sh" is the same way my someone says it.

[colorsfly]

the sound is very nice, Rupert Hine has a wonderful feeling for "how to make a Song work" in the 80ties. (Later as well, hear some old Teitur Songs (first Album) so nice.)

[eurobaby460]

Anyone who wasn't an inpatient in a mental institute on daily megadoses of Thorazine regards the 80's and Reagan years as a time of optimism and hope. As mentioned the "fall of the iron curtain" all done w/out the bloodshed of war! The dollar f- rocked compared to today. Even children know of the glories that were the 80's. Unless one's excuse is clinical depression or psychosis, the 80's should be appreciated for what they were-AWESOME.

[Mysterwright]

Haha, they were. If you ever wanna make white people show their paranoia then bring up race as a topic. One reason the 80's rocked was because the President, Reagan became so liberal throughout his administration it was as if we had a thinly veiled Democrat in office. His cabinet were the ones getting hands caught in every cookie jar. From War in Nicaragua to the Wall Street crisis after Gary Hart was caught with Donna Rice it was Bush and co. who blatantly flaunted their involvement like 00s.

[sbaust53]

Zapkvr your not only an idiot but a phucking big time wacko also.

[zapkvr]

I must agree about the eighties, you know for a long time in the eighties I was convinced the seventies were the best but not any more. Rock lost its way in the seventies, pop music in the eighties got its mojo back BIG TIME.

[karensoleil]

I love the music (l) !

[neebette1]

This song is FABULOUS! The harmonizing in the vocals, the sound and the flashbacks of the age of excess! 1980s were the best times ever!

[leetaw]

great song. also dont always look at the rain on one of the albums. haunting sound but great to listen to.

[sonnythetwit]

what a classic , still as original and compelling as the first time i heard it, stood the test of time well and not a whiff of 80s naffness about it....masterpiece.

[tommygharris1963]

Great song!!

[schomminater]

Top 40 back in this timeframe was WAAAAYY better than the dance and rap crap thats out today.

[s17007]

: )

[Mominator]

I think this is my favorite Howard Jones song.

[4x4Guy1192]

This is a great song. I wasn't even born yet when this song came out but I can still appreciate how it has stood the test of time because of it's direct lyrics. Great song.

[rudrasa]

"fete du soleil" at 2:45 - ....lausanne, switzerland?

[rudrasa]

Great Video, Thx. Which city was this video shot at? Looks like some european city, maybe not in the UK. Anybody know? Appreciate :)

[mukifej]

That beautiful city is Paris... Bien sur.

[ciunie3]

Paris

[flyscreenqueen]

I was there in 1983. It was a truly wonderful period to be alive. I was working at a car dealership and I met my wife there in 1984 which makes it even better. This was the soundtrack to my life. Excellent.

[suedehead1166]

the 80's were the 80's. if you didn't grow up in them then you can't possibly understand them. I did and miss them. Just enjoy your own era and stop downing others.

[eurobaby460]

There truly was some kind of magic in the air-that kids and adults -American and European-felt such a sense of optimism and happiness. I am glad I was there, and enjoyed them in real time. I hope my children have a similiar experience, sadly, it's not looking to promising.

[zapkvr]

Uh excuse me, Reagan wanted to blow the world up. I can remember the anti nuclear movement of the eighties at its peak, let me tell you there was precious little optimism until the iron curtain fell. Reagan also turned the $US dollar to shit. The only President in U.S. history worse then Reagan was George W.

[acidhouser1]

correct

[xthegamebatista]

@suedehead1166 i did not grow up in the 80 and i "understand" then.... i like their cloths the shows(miami vice of course) i wear carrera sunglasses ...(the one crockett had in the first episode) and i have the hair like him....

i just like almost everything about the 80's

[RobinsTaste]

@suedehead1166 I was never bourne then, but I do like it more than todays boring time. Who will remember the 2010, anyways?

[paulimadonna]

@suedehead1166 that was not my era and i love it......was born on 83.....80s are the best

[ChopstickBrando]

The Eighties were actually kinda lame, LynneM25. Lot of big hair, vapid attitudes, shameless sellouts and pastel colors. That was about it.

[sociallyineptguy]

So were the 90;s as well as our current decade, and likely the next one too. What's changed? in 20 more years someone will be complaining how people are dressing today, about their personality flaws, etc, and people will be selling out until the end of time.

[dumbthings1970]

totally agree with you....every decade has sellout artists. So many are always critical of the 80's, but it seems to be the decade that artists today keep borrowing from and copying ( and not very well ).

[MonstersNightmare]

@sociallyineptguy Pssh, I've been downing the generation since 2000s. I'm only 22.. I loved the 80s and 90s stuff.

[davasseconasse]

Haha

[kimmi307]

@ChopstickBrando --are you kidding me? All the experimental music with sythn and techno and European influence? What a lovely decade break from the wasteland of 70s, banal music. Fashion, music, it was all good. Each decade has it's fan base. The great thing is, I think, the 80s allowed me move through the next few decades without too much culture shock. I love music from the 90s, 00s and now into the 10s. If I grew up in the 70s, I don't think I could have transcended as easily.

[LYNNEM25]

love this tune iwas i was my age in the eighties so rubbish i missed a lot then