Tuesday, June 11, 2019

80's Hit Song Review: "I Like" by Men Without Hats (1983)


U.S. Billboard Hot 100 No. 84

Backstory: This Canadian New Wave group was formed in Montreal in 1977 and consists of mainly lead singer Ivan Doroschuk. In 1983, they released a huge worldwide hit single, "The Safety Dance", which peaked as high as No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was off of their Rhythm of Youth album. This was their 2nd single to chart in the States, but it only made it as high as No. 84. This single didn't chart anywhere else, not even in their native Canada. In 1987, they had their 3rd and final Billboard Hot 100 chart entry with 1987's, "Pop Goes the World", which peaked at No. 20. They still perform to this day.

The review: This is a really good and pretty catchy New Wave song with nice synths and a nice and steady beat. I wouldn't peg it for a Top 10, but it definitely should've at least made the lower end of the Top 40.

Final rating: 8/10