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Wang Chung

Data updated on 2025-04-03 13:28:08 UTC
The London-based new wave group Wang Chung had a handful of hits in the mid-'80s, achieving their greatest popularity in the U.S. Originally called Huang Chung, the band consisted of vocalist/guitarist Jack Hues, bassist Nick Feldman, and drummer Darren Costin. The band recorded four tracks for 101 Records in the late '70s, all of which appeared on a pair of compilation albums. Huang Chung released their first single, "Isn't It About Time We Were on Television?," in 1980; the record led to a contract with Arista Records. The group released their first album, Huang Chung, in 1982. By the time they recorded 1984's Points on a Curve, the band had changed their name to Wang Chung. "Dance Hall Days" was a small hit in Britain, yet the band hit the Top 40 twice in America -- "Don't Let Go" made it to number 36, while "Dance Hall Days" reached number 16. From this point on, Wang Chung ignored the U.K. market, choosing to concentrate on the U.S. "To Live and Die in L.A.," the theme song from William Friedken's thriller, just missed making the Top 40 in 1985. That same year, Wang Chung switched from Geffen Records to A&M and Costin left the band. Hues and Feldman continued as a duo and released Mosaic in 1986. The album was their biggest hit, launching the number two hit "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and the Top Ten "Let's Go!" Wang Chung returned in 1989 with The Warmer Side of Cool, which spent a mere six weeks on the charts, spawning the minor hit, "Praying to a New God." After the relative disappointment of the album, the group quietly stopped touring and recording. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

Genres

: synthpop new wave

Total plays

277.8 million
Updated on 2025-04-03

Country

United Kingdom

Monthly listeners

1,842,988

Followers

361,880

Top Cities

  1. Mexico
    30,596 listeners
  2. Chile
    37,676 listeners
  3. Australia
    33,768 listeners
  4. Australia
    30,358 listeners
  5. Australia
    23,995 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Dance Hall Days
Dance Hall Days
180,099,905 4:01 1984-01-16
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
44,839,002 4:47 1986-10-14
Space Junk
Space Junk
11,472,729 4:00 2002-01-01
Fire In The Twilight
Fire In The Twilight
5,233,002 3:51 1985-01-01
To Live And Die In L.A. - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
To Live And Die In L.A. - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
5,211,322 4:54 1985-09-30
Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Re-Recorded)
Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Re-Recorded)
3,811,348 4:40 2015-10-12
Let's Go
Let's Go
3,175,850 4:30 1986-10-14
Let's Go (Re-Recorded)
Let's Go (Re-Recorded)
3,171,036 4:26 2015-10-12
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - International Extended Drum Version
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - International Extended Drum Version
3,142,526 8:57 2011-01-01
Space Junk
Space Junk
2,227,938 4:26 2019-05-31
Dance Hall Days (Psychemagik Remix)
Dance Hall Days (Psychemagik Remix)
2,009,135 4:02 2012-12-11
Don't Let Go
Don't Let Go
1,650,470 4:22 1984-01-16
Hypnotize Me
Hypnotize Me
1,621,008 4:39 1986-10-14
Wait - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
Wait - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
1,073,020 4:25 1984-01-16
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - Deutsche Version, Radio Edit
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - Deutsche Version, Radio Edit
618,539 3:36 2010-12-03
Dance Hall Days
Dance Hall Days
568,577 4:14 2019-05-31
City Of The Angels - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
City Of The Angels - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
468,883 9:17 1985-09-30
Praying To A New God
Praying To A New God
384,295 3:57 1989-01-01
Wake Up Stop Dreaming - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
Wake Up Stop Dreaming - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
363,720 4:35 1985-09-30
Don't Be My Enemy
Don't Be My Enemy
300,059 4:24 1984-01-16
Lullaby - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
Lullaby - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
281,306 4:43 1985-09-30
Lets Get Along
Lets Get Along
259,022 4:02 2012-12-11
Black-Blue-White - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
Black-Blue-White - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
224,207 2:22 1985-09-30
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
219,342 4:30 2019-05-31
Dance Hall Days - Orchestral Version
Dance Hall Days - Orchestral Version
205,497 4:22 2019-03-22
The Waves
The Waves
189,794 4:28 1984-01-16
True Love
True Love
186,924 3:53 1984-01-16
Eyes Of The Girl
Eyes Of The Girl
169,622 4:52 1986-10-14
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - 7" Version
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - 7" Version
169,573 4:11 2010-01-01
Rent Free
Rent Free
169,418 3:31 2012-12-11
Even If You Dream
Even If You Dream
166,187 4:11 1984-01-16
Every Big City - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
Every Big City - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
163,889 5:12 1985-09-30
Look At Me Now
Look At Me Now
160,415 4:37 1984-01-16
London Orbital
London Orbital
142,851 4:29 2012-12-11
Everybody Stay Safe Tonight
Everybody Stay Safe Tonight
141,917 4:50 2020-06-08
Hypnotize Me
Hypnotize Me
133,376 4:48 2019-05-31
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
131,303 4:11 1989-01-01
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - `80s Weight Loss Workout Mix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - `80s Weight Loss Workout Mix
130,633 4:32 2008-01-01
Girls and Boys
Girls and Boys
124,219 3:39 2015-11-20
When Love Looks Back At You
When Love Looks Back At You
113,339 4:49 1989-01-01
The Flat Horizon
The Flat Horizon
113,012 4:50 1986-10-14
The Red Stare - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
The Red Stare - From "To Live And Die In L.A." Soundtrack
106,837 3:11 1985-09-30
The Warmer Side Of Cool
The Warmer Side Of Cool
102,713 4:42 1989-01-01
Abducted By the 80's
Abducted By the 80's
102,658 4:29 2012-12-11
Driving You
Driving You
96,977 5:34 2012-12-11
Electric Days
Electric Days
95,463 2:20 2019-05-31
City of Light
City of Light
93,977 3:29 2012-12-11
Snakedance
Snakedance
88,135 4:58 1989-01-01
To Live And Die In LA
To Live And Die In LA
84,766 5:10 2019-05-31
Let's Go
Let's Go
84,239 5:13 2019-05-31
Dance Hall Days - Kim and Buran Disco Mix
Dance Hall Days - Kim and Buran Disco Mix
80,408 6:13 2019-03-22
Betrayal
Betrayal
79,703 4:42 1986-10-14
Devoted Friends
Devoted Friends
75,334 4:08 1984-01-16
Talk It Out
Talk It Out
74,612 4:51 1984-01-16
Stargazing
Stargazing
71,250 7:19 2012-12-11
Justify Your Tone
Justify Your Tone
68,890 4:49 2012-12-11
Big World
Big World
66,533 6:12 1989-01-01
The World In Which We Live
The World In Which We Live
65,564 7:05 1986-10-14
Overwhelming Feeling
Overwhelming Feeling
62,798 3:52 2012-12-11
Dance Hall Days - Flashing Back To Happiness 7" Mix
Dance Hall Days - Flashing Back To Happiness 7" Mix
61,958 3:39 2011-01-01
Tall Trees In A Blue Sky
Tall Trees In A Blue Sky
60,726 4:20 1989-01-01
Dance Hall Days - Orchestral Instrumental
Dance Hall Days - Orchestral Instrumental
57,865 4:23 2021-07-16
Dance Hall Days - Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca Vocal Remix
Dance Hall Days - Daniele Baldelli & DJ Rocca Vocal Remix
57,554 5:27 2019-03-22
Why?
Why?
54,933 4:07 2012-12-11
Dance Hall Days - Psychemagik Remix
Dance Hall Days - Psychemagik Remix
54,591 4:02 2019-03-22
A Fool And His Money
A Fool And His Money
54,184 4:45 1986-10-14
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - 80s Flashback Dance Fitness
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - 80s Flashback Dance Fitness
54,015 2:52 2009-01-01
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - German DJ Remix Version
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - German DJ Remix Version
50,562 3:38 2011-01-01
Dance Hall Days - Orcapella
Dance Hall Days - Orcapella
46,273 4:06 2019-03-22
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - International Extended Version
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - International Extended Version
46,214 4:29 2011-01-01
Swing
Swing
39,968 4:28 1989-01-01
Fun Tonight: The Early Years
Fun Tonight: The Early Years
39,476 4:12 2011-01-01
At The Speed Of Life
At The Speed Of Life
37,880 5:27 1989-01-01
Game Of Power
Game Of Power
33,853 4:52 1989-01-01
Overwhelming Feeling
Overwhelming Feeling
33,570 3:59 2019-05-31
The World In Which We Live
The World In Which We Live
29,009 6:48 2019-05-31
Rain
Rain
28,862 3:35 2020-07-29
Logic And Love
Logic And Love
28,540 4:03 1989-01-01
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - International Long Version
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - International Long Version
28,441 6:35 2011-01-01
Girls and Boys - Extended Mix
Girls and Boys - Extended Mix
26,835 5:26 2015-11-20
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Eric Kupper Remix Edit
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Eric Kupper Remix Edit
26,721 4:31 2024-09-27
Overwhelming Feeling - Orchestral Instrumental
Overwhelming Feeling - Orchestral Instrumental
24,804 3:59 2021-07-16
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Orchestral Extended Remix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Orchestral Extended Remix
22,162 6:52 2019-06-21
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Reprise
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Reprise
21,524 3:43 2019-05-31
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Rikky Disco Club Edit
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Rikky Disco Club Edit
20,256 3:43 2019-06-21
Electric Days - Orchestral Instrumental
Electric Days - Orchestral Instrumental
19,740 2:20 2021-07-16
Space Junk - Meridian B Remix
Space Junk - Meridian B Remix
15,615 4:15 2022-04-01
Let's Go - Orchestral Instrumental
Let's Go - Orchestral Instrumental
15,423 5:21 2021-07-16
Hypnotize Me - Orchestral Instrumental
Hypnotize Me - Orchestral Instrumental
14,387 4:49 2021-07-16
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Orchestral Instrumental
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Orchestral Instrumental
13,698 4:34 2021-07-16
Space Junk - Orchestral Extended Mix
Space Junk - Orchestral Extended Mix
12,129 6:50 2022-04-01
To Live And Die In LA - Orchestral Instrumental
To Live And Die In LA - Orchestral Instrumental
11,736 5:10 2021-07-16
Space Junk - Orchestral Instrumental
Space Junk - Orchestral Instrumental
10,937 4:25 2021-07-16
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Beats Remix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Beats Remix
9,904 5:09 2019-06-21
Hot in Here
Hot in Here
9,854 3:38 2021-10-15
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Brassapella
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Brassapella
9,058 4:13 2019-06-21
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Eric Kupper Remix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Eric Kupper Remix
6,531 6:41 2024-09-27
Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Reprise) - Orchestral Instrumental
Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Reprise) - Orchestral Instrumental
6,530 3:45 2021-07-16
The World In Which We Live - Orchestral Instrumental
The World In Which We Live - Orchestral Instrumental
5,923 6:49 2021-07-16
Dance Hall Days - Kim & Buran 80s Boogie Remix
Dance Hall Days - Kim & Buran 80s Boogie Remix
5,528 5:05 2021-01-22
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Orchestral Extended Instrumental
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Orchestral Extended Instrumental
5,508 8:37 2019-06-21
Space Junk - Extended Orchestral Instrumental Version
Space Junk - Extended Orchestral Instrumental Version
4,319 6:55 2022-04-01
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Rikky Disco Remix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Rikky Disco Remix
4,286 4:00 2019-06-21
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Diskette Remix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Diskette Remix
3,720 3:57 2019-06-21
Hold Back the Tears
Hold Back the Tears
2,206 4:04 1982-01-01
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Eric Kupper Dub Mix
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Eric Kupper Dub Mix
1,960 6:41 2024-09-27
Ti-Na-Na
Ti-Na-Na
1,959 4:25 1982-01-01
I Never Want to Love You in a Half Hearted Way
I Never Want to Love You in a Half Hearted Way
1,704 3:11 1982-01-01
I Can't Sleep
I Can't Sleep
1,597 3:17 1982-01-01
River
River
1,414 4:50 2023-12-01
Straight from My Heart
Straight from My Heart
1,292 2:51 1982-01-01
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - Deutsche Version, Extended Version
The Greatest Stories Are Never Told - Deutsche Version, Extended Version
1,134 4:15 2010-12-03
China
China
1,118 3:25 1982-01-01
Chinese Girls
Chinese Girls
1,073 2:50 1982-01-01
Dancing
Dancing
1,028 4:40 1982-01-01
Dance Hall Days - Acoustic Cover
Dance Hall Days - Acoustic Cover
< 1000 4:17 2019-04-01
Why Do You Laugh
Why Do You Laugh
< 1000 4:05 1982-01-01
Rising in the East
Rising in the East
< 1000 5:26 1982-01-01

New releases

Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Eric Kupper Remix)
Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Eric Kupper Remix)
2024-09-27
[SING]
Space Junk
Space Junk
2022-04-01
[August Day]
Orchesography (Instrumentals)
Orchesography (Instrumentals)
2021-07-16
[August Day]
Everybody Stay Safe Tonight
Everybody Stay Safe Tonight
2020-06-08
[Ti Na Na]
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
2019-06-21
[August Day]
Orchesography
Orchesography
2019-05-31
[August Day]
Dance Hall Days
Dance Hall Days
2019-03-22
[August Day]
Girls and Boys
Girls and Boys
2015-11-20
[Music Brokers]
Best Of
Best Of
2015-10-12
[Cleopatra Records]
Tazer Up!
Tazer Up!
2012-12-11
[Digitally Sound]
Everybody Wang Chung Tonight... Wang Chung's Greatest Hits
Everybody Wang Chung Tonight... Wang Chung's Greatest Hits
2011-01-01
[Geffen]
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Wang Chung
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Wang Chung
2002-01-01
[Geffen]
The Warmer Side Of Cool
The Warmer Side Of Cool
1989-01-01
[Geffen]
Mosaic
Mosaic
1986-10-14
[Geffen]
To Live And Die In L.A. (An Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
To Live And Die In L.A. (An Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1985-09-30
[Geffen]
Points On The Curve
Points On The Curve
1984-01-16
[Geffen]
Huang Chung
Huang Chung
1982-01-01
[Sony Music CG]