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The Psychedelic Furs — Heartbreak Beat
Album: Midnight To Midnight
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Released: 1987
Length: 5:04
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I'm a heartbreak beat, yea, all night long
And nobody don't dance on the edge of the dark
We've got the radio on
And it feels like love,
But it don't mean a lot
And it feels like love
And it's all that we

[Chorus:]
There's a heartbreak beat, playing all night long
Down on my street
And it feels like love, got the radio on
And it's all that we need
There's a heartbreak beat, and it feels like love
There's a heartbreak beat, and it feels like love

Well, the feet don't stop, the way you talk so tough
And there's a perfect kiss, somewhere out in the dark
But a kiss ain't enough
And the world don't stop, every time that you call
And the world don't stop, every time that you call

[Chorus]

I'm a heartbreak beat, yea, all night long
And nobody don't dance on the edge of the dark
We've got the radio on
And it feels like love,
But it don't mean a lot
And it feels like love
And it's all that we

[Chorus]

There's a heartbreak beat
There's a heartbreak beat
Comments (95)add comment
 Cynaera wrote:
I'd just finished all the inside work on my home remodel. A vast expanse of white vinyl flooring, with no furniture. It was night, there were candles burning, and this song was echoing through the large room. I was dancing in celebration - finally, I had enough space to walk without cracking my elbow against something or having to dodge obstacles (I am a klutz.)  It was one of the most liberating moments of my adult life.  I'll always have good memories of this song.
 
It makes it especially sad that this commenter passed away sometime in the year after posting that.
 
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Damatticus wrote:

The Furs might have been the greatest band that never made it.. They were so important to me but then..... They weren't.. And I never worked out why

define making it - I followed them from the start and they got played regularly on radio. They still show up and sell out clubs here in little NH and perform well. If they didn't enjoy it why would they bother - that sounds like 'making it'. Read that R. Butler was not a fan of this album, however - but of course it was their biggest seller here in the states. Funny how that goes

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
So wenig bekannt, geniale Band
Posted 2 years ago by shiron    [ Reply ]
 bluejay08003 wrote:

I almost never use PSD, but I ran around the room to find it today. This song is sucko-barfo for me because the Furs' wall-of-sound early style stood out (e.g., original of "Pretty in Pink") and their 1984 Mirror Moves album was slicker, sure, but still didn't blend into the rest of the music of the time.  

Midnight to Midnight and this track in particular are just very very very generic synthpop for me.   And the reverb vocals are just over-the-top, top, top, top...



You complain that some of their music "didn't blend into the rest of the music of the time",  and then that other of it is "very very very generic synthpop". 

I think you may be a confused person.


Posted 2 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 admascott wrote:


yet they are still playing today!  A lot of energy in their concerts - mostly old fogies like me.


We saw them recently  Awesome show!!
Posted 2 years ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
 nomnol wrote:


Proclivities, I don't see any mention of Isbell in the Wiki to the right in either members or past members. Would you enlighten me?


The post I was responding to quoted a line from a Jason Isbell song which advised against "singing with a fake British accent".
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Damatticus wrote:

The Furs might have been the greatest band that never made it.. They were so important to me but then..... They weren't.. And I never worked out why



yet they are still playing today!  A lot of energy in their concerts - mostly old fogies like me.
Posted 2 years ago by admascott    [ Reply ]
 kt.johnson.jr364 wrote:

  Voice reminds me of Neil Diamond.




I agree!! ...and, TOO FUNNY!  ...but, better music, for my tastes!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

That would be good advice for Jason Isbell to follow, given that he was born in Alabama, but Richard Butler was born in London, England - his is not a fake accent.


Proclivities, I don't see any mention of Isbell in the Wiki to the right in either members or past members. Would you enlighten me?
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'd just finished all the inside work on my home remodel. A vast expanse of white vinyl flooring, with no furniture. It was night, there were candles burning, and this song was echoing through the large room. I was dancing in celebration - finally, I had enough space to walk without cracking my elbow against something or having to dodge obstacles (I am a klutz.)  It was one of the most liberating moments of my adult life.  I'll always have good memories of this song. {#Sunny}
 

Great story! Reminds me of a time I was trying to fix the lawnmower and you get to the point where you just want to kick the damn thing into low orbit. And  then - just then, the radio was blaring that Napoleon XYZ or whatever; "They're comming to take me away ha-haaa!" - if there ever was an apropos moment...
Posted 4 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
  Voice reminds me of Neil Diamond.
Posted 5 years ago by kt.johnson.jr364    [ Reply ]
Not their best piece … But I'll take one on here by The Psychedelic Furs anytime!
Thanks R.P
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
Like Jason Isbell says in "Outfit": "Don't sing with a fake British accent"...{#No}
 
That would be good advice for Jason Isbell to follow, given that he was born in Alabama, but Richard Butler was born in London, England - his is not a fake accent.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Great tune. This resonates big time with the sounds and memories of the '80s. 

There's not enough leather on the cover art. 
 

Agreed on the leather. More spikes in the hair, too. And those boots, yum. Sigh. Those were the days. 
Posted 6 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
Great tune. This resonates big time with the sounds and memories of the '80s. 

There's not enough leather on the cover art. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
What if without trumpet? Try, it sounds even better...
 
Posted 9 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'd just finished all the inside work on my home remodel. A vast expanse of white vinyl flooring, with no furniture. It was night, there were candles burning, and this song was echoing through the large room. I was dancing in celebration - finally, I had enough space to walk without cracking my elbow against something or having to dodge obstacles (I am a klutz.)  It was one of the most liberating moments of my adult life.  I'll always have good memories of this song. {#Sunny}

 
Sweet
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
The Furs might have been the greatest band that never made it.. They were so important to me but then..... They weren't.. And I never worked out why
Posted 10 years ago by Damatticus    [ Reply ]
 bluejay08003 wrote:
I almost never use PSD, but I ran around the room to find it today. This song is sucko-barfo for me because the Furs' wall-of-sound early style stood out (e.g., original of "Pretty in Pink") and their 1984 Mirror Moves album was slicker, sure, but still didn't blend into the rest of the music of the time.  

Midnight to Midnight and this track in particular are just very very very generic synthpop for me.   And the reverb vocals are just over-the-top, top, top, top...

 

Posted 10 years ago by Damatticus    [ Reply ]
I almost never use PSD, but I ran around the room to find it today. This song is sucko-barfo for me because the Furs' wall-of-sound early style stood out (e.g., original of "Pretty in Pink") and their 1984 Mirror Moves album was slicker, sure, but still didn't blend into the rest of the music of the time.  

Midnight to Midnight and this track in particular are just very very very generic synthpop for me.   And the reverb vocals are just over-the-top, top, top, top...
Posted 11 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'd just finished all the inside work on my home remodel. A vast expanse of white vinyl flooring, with no furniture. It was night, there were candles burning, and this song was echoing through the large room. I was dancing in celebration - finally, I had enough space to walk without cracking my elbow against something or having to dodge obstacles (I am a klutz.)  It was one of the most liberating moments of my adult life.  I'll always have good memories of this song. {#Sunny}

 

I love this comment.  Thanks.  {#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
This just made me think of the band Material Issue for some reason.  Ah, the memories.  I just got their CD International Pop Overthrow.


 
Wow, that does dig up some memories.  The summer of '91 I think, I had a motorcycle, few commitments and a mean serve for vollyball in the park.
Posted 11 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
This just made me think of the band Material Issue for some reason.  Ah, the memories.  I just got their CD International Pop Overthrow.

Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
love this song, always welcome more Furs into the mix. other posters have already pointed out this came on an earlier album, not the compilation pictured.
*looks like the album pic has now been updated*

never a bad time to play this song!
Posted 12 years ago by stf9    [ Reply ]
Well, I was going to go out to lunch but I can't leave while this is playing!
Posted 12 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
Wrong year, RP.  This song first came out in early '87, and it was on this album,



not the compilation you've got featured at the top which came out a year later.


Posted 12 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
I'd just finished all the inside work on my home remodel. A vast expanse of white vinyl flooring, with no furniture. It was night, there were candles burning, and this song was echoing through the large room. I was dancing in celebration - finally, I had enough space to walk without cracking my elbow against something or having to dodge obstacles (I am a klutz.)  It was one of the most liberating moments of my adult life.  I'll always have good memories of this song. {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 garycha wrote:
Saw them supporting Iggy Pop in 1979 just after they had released their first single and just before their eponymous LP.  Followed them for quite a while.  This is not one of their better tracks and suffers from far too dated 80s production dragging along a thin tune.

Gimme, Dumb Waiters, Sister Europe, Pretty in Pink (original before the dreadful film of amse name) Imitation Of Christ, President Gas, Forever Now. etc any day over this weak offering
 
Yeah, it sounds a bit like album filler or B-side stuff. Lots of cliched phrases and 80s synths. "Into You Like a Train" is another superior track. Still, this isn't bad...
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]

LOVE!!!


Posted 13 years ago by motorichi    [ Reply ]

I know it's not, but sure sounds like something on The Breakfast Club soundtrack.


Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Yep. This says high school, loud and clear.
 

Let me guess....you must be about...... 39 or 40? {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by chadlymn    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
Like Jason Isbell says in "Outfit": "Don't sing with a fake British accent"...{#No}
 
He wouldn't be faking it mate, he was born in England.

Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Like Jason Isbell says in "Outfit": "Don't sing with a fake British accent"...{#No}
Posted 13 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Saw them supporting Iggy Pop in 1979 just after they had released their first single and just before their eponymous LP.  Followed them for quite a while.  This is not one of their better tracks and suffers from far too dated 80s production dragging along a thin tune.

Gimme, Dumb Waiters, Sister Europe, Pretty in Pink (original before the dreadful film of amse name) Imitation Of Christ, President Gas, Forever Now. etc any day over this weak offering
Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
Saw them in 85, they were loud!
Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
One word... "Classic".
Posted 14 years ago by januismer    [ Reply ]
 tclodes wrote:
If you like the Furs, check out British Sea Power, they have a very furry vibe happening.
 
Good band Only 2 songs in the RP library, another band that seems like a perfect fit but doesn't go over too well.

Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Back to the 80's .....by the way Corey Haim just died.
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 rez wrote:
Yeah, I've always thought that it was a fine example of why you should always think twice (no make that ten times) before putting horns on any song. Occasionally it works but more often (particularly in the 80s) it will ruin a perfectly decent song.

pope183 wrote:
i have always liked this song but could do without the horns on this one

 

By 'horns' you MUST mean synthesizer?  And could the 80s really have been 'done without' the synthesizer?

Posted 15 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
Yep. This says high school, loud and clear.
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Wore out the grooves on this record "back in the day" ... this, and Graham Parker ... and a New Order EP of Ceremony ... wow, my memory meds must be kickin' in today!
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
An underrated band, the Furs were. 
Posted 15 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Yeah, I've always thought that it was a fine example of why you should always think twice (no make that ten times) before putting horns on any song. Occasionally it works but more often (particularly in the 80s) it will ruin a perfectly decent song.

pope183 wrote:
i have always liked this song but could do without the horns on this one



Posted 15 years ago by rez    [ Reply ]
i have always liked this song but could do without the horns on this one
Posted 15 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Always preferred "Love My Way", but this will do for now.
Posted 15 years ago by etcarroll    [ Reply ]
If you like the Furs, check out British Sea Power, they have a very furry vibe happening.
Posted 16 years ago by tclodes    [ Reply ]
One of the Furs better songs, i think so at least. How about some talk talk?
Posted 16 years ago by RcF    [ Reply ]
So hard to recognize the Furs.
Posted 16 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
dpjag wrote:
gimme "Talk, Talk, Talk."
exactly!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
One bottle of Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc (nose is equal parts grapefruit and B.O. --- way, way better than it sounds) + the Furs = Nirvana on a cold, grey Friday night in Toronto.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
gimme "Talk, Talk, Talk."
Posted 17 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
My college BF around '81-'83 loved the alternative music of the early eighties... largely because he hated hair metal, disco, and Billy Joel. As I recall, along with Psych Furs, he also favored Butthole Surfers, Violent Femmes, Chili Peppers, Marley and, especially, early Talking Heads. I personally never heard anything from his Furs collection... But this particular song goes directly against how I'd stereotyped them (that is: as scary!). Not very edgy - pretty typical '80s dance beat, innit. Still - I like, 7. EDIT: Is it possible I'm confusing them with a band called Psychotic Pineapples?
Scary as in boo!? Or Scary bad? I bring this up because around 1982 a friend of mine was "scared" to go see Circle Jerks because they were punk, so my boyfriend got beaten up on the way there by some jocks at the AM/PM. Now, THAT'S scary. The CJ show had no such violence attached to it of course.
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
furs were underrated in my humble opinion.
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
93vx800 wrote:
Very nice! The Furs. Brings back warm memories of road trips with my cycling team. Now if we can have a tune by The Cure or the Clash we'll be in business.
Dude, you have seriously listen to this station a little more. Bill plays alot of the Clash and the Cure! Plus a lot of other classic 80s bands (Echo & the Bunnymen, Smiths, Big Country, The Jam). Yeah, the 80s were a great time (for me).
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
FluorideFreeMN wrote:
I just can't dig this guy's voice
"And It Feerls Rike Lurve!"
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
I just can't dig this guy's voice
Posted 17 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Aaaaaahhhh.... great song... *bops in her chair*
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Classic 80s - gotta love it.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Used to love this song, not heard it for years. Makes me want to re-watch some 80's films
Posted 17 years ago by merkin_muffley    [ Reply ]
My college BF around '81-'83 loved the alternative music of the early eighties... largely because he hated hair metal, disco, and Billy Joel. As I recall, along with Psych Furs, he also favored Butthole Surfers, Violent Femmes, Chili Peppers, Marley and, especially, early Talking Heads. I personally never heard anything from his Furs collection... But this particular song goes directly against how I'd stereotyped them (that is: as scary!). Not very edgy - pretty typical '80s dance beat, innit. Still - I like, 7. EDIT: Is it possible I'm confusing them with a band called Psychotic Pineapples?
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Very nice! The Furs. Brings back warm memories of road trips with my cycling team. Now if we can have a tune by The Cure or the Clash we'll be in business.
Posted 17 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
Psyche Furs...yay!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Wilmshurst    [ Reply ]
Love the '80s. I gag at most of the '00s. Maybe it's my age, or it really does suck.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Great band, but this song doesn't do much for me. I think it came from their last album, and is a good indication of why it was their last album. I saw them in concert in '87 (jeez - almost 20 years ago?!). They did about four encores - a bit of ego? Richard Butler has gone on to do some good stuff (Love Spit Love, solo). I really like some of the songs on his new solo CD, but the other half of the tunes seem a bit indistinguishable on the first few listens.
Posted 17 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Ahhh, the John Hughes pictures...
That's right where they put me too. Awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
67nj wrote:
please cut right here:
now that is funny i dig this song
Posted 18 years ago by moneygrip    [ Reply ]
Lame. L-A-M-E.
Posted 18 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
67nj wrote:
please cut right here:
getting alot of mileage out of that graphic, eh? just rate the song...
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
jackvh wrote:
Low point of American culture, including music, IMO
This decade beats anything and everything ever spewed from the 90's and beyond.....IMHO Just look at the quotes below. What can make those memories now?
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
67nj wrote:
please cut right here:
Posted 18 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
please cut right here:
Posted 18 years ago by 67nj    [ Reply ]
jackvh wrote:
Disagree vehemently. Low point of American culture, including music, IMO
Isn't one of the best things about American culture originality? 80's music and culture were both full of originality. And you could dance to the music.
Posted 18 years ago by MickMan    [ Reply ]
Pantagruel wrote:
I agree, we love the 80's! :)
Disagree vehemently. Low point of American culture, including music, IMO
Posted 18 years ago by jackvh    [ Reply ]
The guy on the right reminds me of Cyclops.
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
I agree, we love the 80's! :)
Posted 18 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]
Mr Butler is touring!
Posted 18 years ago by noelbarnes    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Awesome song. I'm a big fan of his voice. Sexy.
Posted 19 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
saw the furs at bar in baton rouge in the late '80's. They played for about 30 minutes and had a big fist fight. pretty ok all in all.
Posted 19 years ago by dorkmeister    [ Reply ]
Man, this takes me back. P-Furs were unfortunately underrated by so many. Saw them live w/ The Divynils (sp?)( back in 1983. Yeah, I was in college. Thanks for the great song. Now how about "President Gas"?
Posted 19 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
Serious make out tune. Go 80's! Next up on the Makeout Tape? Slave to Love, of course.
Posted 19 years ago by dkarr    [ Reply ]
i was thinking of the furs this morning! yea!
Posted 19 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Ahhh, the John Hughes pictures...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
How about something with a bit more edge, such as anything from Forever Now......
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Funny how a sound takes you back there....what a great sound they were.
Posted 19 years ago by stacadette    [ Reply ]
where's my orange pinto? ...this still sounds good!
Posted 19 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Soundtrack to my teen years, too. Still luvin' it! :D
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
"...and it feels like love!"
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
CaptTofu wrote:
Psychedelic Furs were cool. Thanks RP!
They still are cool! My friend saw them in hollywood a couple of months back. Said they were awesome.
Posted 20 years ago by uberland    [ Reply ]
I think this was a subliminal 80s song for me... I totally forgot about it, never knew who did it and never would have remembered it but for RP!
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
classic 80s
Posted 20 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
Delightful flashback. Got my driver's license in May, 1987. Only had an AM/FM in my first car. This single and With or Without You were just released and all over the FM airwaves. Cranked 'em every time they came on... Still love me some furs. Keep 'em coming--this is the first track of theirs I've caught in Paradise.
Posted 20 years ago by Rockabobbie    [ Reply ]
real style, real good..a 7
Posted 20 years ago by Ken    [ Reply ]
Love this song - I remember when I got new flooring in my house, before the furniture went back in and all there was in my dining room/family room was this vast expanse of milky white flooring and a boom-box. I had "Heartbreak Beat" playing, and the acoustics were soooo fine... Couldn't help but dance to it...
Posted 20 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Wow, it's the 80s, and my only worry is finding a good club to hang out at for the night. All my belongings that I own can fit into the back of my trunk... I think I'll go down to Newport Beach for the day, up to Club Hollywood for the night!!! MMMmmm.. Psychedelic Furs were cool. Thanks RP!
Posted 20 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]