![]() List of number-one hits of 1984 (Germany).List of number-one dance singles of 1984 (U.S.).List of European number-one hits of 1984.Big in Japan (Space Jazz Dubmen Mix) – 4:32.The music video shows the band performing in an empty arena, followed by a fan trying to locate the band. In 2000, Guano Apes released a cover version as their lead single for their second album Don't Give Me Names on 12 April 2000. "Big in Japan 1992 AD" reached number two in Finland and number 15 in Sweden. The 12" single was printed on white vinyl and contains the unique "Dub" version of the Freedom remix."Big in Japan (Swemix Remix 12")" – 8:27ĮU 12" vinyl single "Big in Japan 1992 A.D."."Big in Japan (Swemix Remix 7")" – 3:57."The Mix (Extended Version)" is the same as the "Culture Mix" from First Harvest 1984–92."Big in Japan The Mix (Extended Version)" – 6:05."Big in Japan The Mix (Single Edit)" – 4:14.Track listings EU CD single "Big in Japan 1992 A.D." ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.ġ992 Re-release "Big in Japan 1992 A.D."Īlphaville re-released the song, with new remixes, in 1992 to coincide with the release of their compilation album First Harvest 1984–92. "Big in Japan" (Instrumental Version) – 6:10."Big in Japan" (Extended Instrumental) – 6:10.Original 1984 release Track listings 7" single The video was directed by Yello's Dieter Meier. Gold later said that "we never got to speak with him but he must have wondered 'who is this German group with a song named after my band?'!" " Īs the song reached the top of the German charts, the number one song which it displaced was " Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood whose lead singer, Holly Johnson, had formerly been in Big in Japan – a remarkable coincidence, according to Gold. If you wanted to become famous, what you should do was to form a hard rock group and then release an album over there it would definitely sell well. He said "As you know, there's a considerable musical market in Japan. The phrase was inspired by the name of the real band, Big in Japan, whose album Gold had recently bought. It means that if you're a complete loser, you're telling other people, 'I'm not a loser because in Japan I'm really big.' It's the lie of the loser and it fitted perfectly into the story of these junkies, which the song is about, in a very tragic way." Gold later explained "we originally weren’t sure whether we should put it on the album, because it’s a bit autobiographical in that it reflects my time in West Berlin in the late 70s, with the drug scene around the train station and the zoo, and all the underground things. Said Gold, "that line has a certain meaning. The refrain " big in Japan" symbolises this idea of being successful in another world. The song tells of such lovers who fantasize about being drug-free. ![]() The theme was based on two friends who were involved in the sordid drug scene of Berlin's Zoo station. Marian Gold developed most of the lyrics while going to a dentist. The melody was developed by all three members of the band, working in their provincial home studio. ![]() The timing of the song was influenced by " The Safety Dance", changing the speed to double-time, halfway through the song. There will be shuttle buses from Dublin and Naas with bus links from Cork, Cashel, Galway, Athlone, Mullinger, Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Limerick, Nenagh and Portlaoise.įorever Young have also combined Coach and Festival, Hotel and Bus and Hotel & Ticket packages listed on their website - see the official website for all details.The group had a Roland System-100M which they first used to create the bassline. The confirmed line up so far: – Marti Pellow (WET WET WET) | Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) | OMD | Bananarama | Paul Young | Boomtown Rats | Paul Carrack (Mike and the Mechanics, Squeeze, Yes) | Alphaville | Nik Kershaw | Nick Heyward (Haircut 100)| Tiffany | TPau| Chesney Hawkes, The Real Thing | Five Star | Limahl | The Undertones | Then Jerico| Bad Manners | Heather Small | Johnny Hates Jazz | The Blow Monkeys | Hue and Cry | In Tua Nua | The Adventures | Wendy James (Transvision Vamp) | Doctor and The Medics | Brian Downeys Alive and Dangerous OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) are Sunday's headliner. On Saturday, Frankie goes to Kildare as Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) headlines. On the opening night, the one and only Marti Pellow (Wet Wet Wet) will headline. Barnum's imagination and innovative ideas, Sharon is top of her game when it comes to attracting the best with her lineup of nearly 30 international stars travelling to Kildare this July. Watch our video as Siobhan Donohoe, a huge 80's fan, interviews the lady responsible for bringing the 80s back. Forever Young Festival 2022: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
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