EAP Episode.21 - Jack Hues (Wang Chung) : "The job of music is to harmonise with life's reality" episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 1H 10M

EAP Episode.21 - Jack Hues (Wang Chung) : "The job of music is to harmonise with life's reality"

from Eighties Archive Podcast · host David Arscott + John Mabey

*Contains excerpts of 3rd party musical content*In this episode we chat with sophisticated songwriter Jack Hues, who lead Wang Chung to big success in the U.S. in the 80s, through a series of infectious hits and important film Soundtrack inclusions and composing by commission for William Friedkin for the film To Live & Die In L.A.A lover of music from Stockhausen to The Beatles, from Cream to Siouxsie & The Banshees.Jack enjoys a loyal following in the pop, jazz and prog worlds across his various solo projectsbut confesses that it has only been in recent years, he has accepted the love of his own music from a live audience.Jack chooses his 5 top tracks of the 80s and tells us about the plans to remaster and repackage the Wang Chung back catalogue with bells & whistles and a tour to support it all. Keep your eyes peeled and visit: https://www.wangchung.com/

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