U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 67 (Originally released in his native U.K. in August of 1981, wasn't released as a single in America until in the spring of 1983 on Capitol Records, and peaked in late June of 1983)
Backstory: Dolby released this single as the one of the first singles off of his debut album, The Golden Age of Wireless. It peaked at No. 48 in his native U.K., No. 45 in Canada, and No. 67 here in the U.S. It was also a Top 40 success on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks Chart, peaking at No. 37. Dolby wouldn't release "She Blinded Me With Science" until a year later after the original U.K. release of this single, in October of 1982. His only other U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart entry besides this tune, and of course, "Science" , is 1984's "Hyperactive". Dolby would continue to release much more albums over time, and he even became the music director for TED in 2001 and is still their music director to this day. Dolby even created the famous Nokia ringtone. Overall, Dolby is one very busy yet talented man.
The Review: I have always loved this New Wave tune. It's catchy but still kind of soft. With lyrics referring to a real life story in which a young Dolby met a girl who, in some time after that, he would never see again because she moved away, I believe, back to her home country, along with lyrics referring to early 1940's and 1950's type war technology, you know you're in for quite an interesting New Wave treat. The synths and occasional sound effects are also awesome. Should've been a Top 40 hit here in the States. Simply brilliant and breathtaking.
Final rating: 10/10
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