Wang Chung play at the Coach House August 17
Even if you’re not an ’80s baby, you must have heard of Wang Chung (it means “yellow bell” in Mandarin language). “C’mmon Everybody,” Wang Chung on Saturday, August 17 at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.
Wang Chung songs have been in the sound tracks of movies like “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” and tv series like “Sex and the City” and “Glee” and even a Progressive Insurance commercial.
I was 15 the first time I heard about Wang Chung when they released their second album “Points on the Curve” which consist of the hit song “Dance Hall Days.” The English New Wave band composed of Nick Feldman and Jack Hues found their success with the song “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” which reached number two in 1986 and “Let’s Go” which reached number nine in 1987. These are classic 80s songs which still sound as great today as they did 27 years ago.
I remember the catch phrase at that time was “Everybody Wang Chung tonight.” Although these songs were hits, my most favorite song of Wang Chung was “Hypnotize Me” which was the soundtrack of the film “Innerspace” starring the “It” couple of the late 80s Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid. “Hypnotize Me” has a blend of danceable track, pop rock and new wave.
I remember when I used to listen faithfully to Casey Kasem’s top 40, I was so disappointed when the song “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” didn’t reach number 1 which is an equivalent feeling when you’re rooting for your sports team and they lost. Listening to WC’s songs reminds me of my happy times with my friends where we talked about boys, clothes, music and our fave actors.
This is your time to revisit your youthful memories.