The energetic new wave classic became one of the defining songs of the era, though, surprisingly, the song never reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The tune was released twice, as it first appeared in the 1980s on a small UK label, before the band decided to re-record it for the debut album titled Beauty and the Beat.
Its explosive success was largely fueled by MTV, as the lively music video was heavily in-rotation at a time when the network was taking off in popularity. The band also performed the song in Nov. of that year on SNL, while getting a boost from the opening sequence in the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Written by Charlotte Caffey, lead guitarist and keyboardist, the song helped launch the rock band into superstardom. The group, pioneering the establishment of women in new wave, was formed in 1978 by Caffey, vocalist Belinda Carlisle, guitarist and vocalist Jane Wiedlin, bassist Margot Olavarria and drummer Elissa Bello.
As for the band's signature track, it captured the carefree spirit and youthful energy that defined new wave music, with an infectious melody and catchy chorus that continues to connect with audiences to this day.
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