(Keep Feeling) Fascination

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About (Keep Feeling) Fascination

"(Keep Feeling) Fascination" is a 1983 song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It was composed by Jo Callis and Philip Oakey, and produced by Martin Rushent (which would be the last song he produced for the band for seven years). The song features vocals from four of the band members, including lead singer Philip Oakey, female co-vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall, and a rare vocal role from keyboardist and guitarist Jo Callis. The single was designated 'Red' on the Human League's short-lived, self-imposed labelling system of 'Blue' for pop songs and 'Red' for dance tracks.  


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If it seems a little time is needed
Decisions to be made
The good advice of friends unheeded
The best of plans mislaid
Just looking for a new direction
In an old familiar way
The forming of a new connection
To study or to play

And so the conversation turned
Until the sun went down
And many fantasies were learned
On that day

Keep feeling fascination
Passion burning
Love so strong
Keep feeling fascination
Looking, learning
Moving on

Well the truth may need some
Re-arranging
Stories to be told
And, plain to see, the facts are changing
No meaning left to hold

And, so, the conversation turned
Until the sun went down
And many fantasies were learned
On that day
And, so, the conversation turned
Until the sun went down
And many fantasies were learned
On that day

Keep feeling fascination
Passion burning
Love so strong
Keep feeling fascination
Looking, learning
Moving on

Keep feeling fascination
Passion burning
Love so strong
Keep feeling fascination
Looking, learning
Moving on

Keep feeling fascination
Passion burning
Love so strong
Keep feeling fascination
Looking, learning
Moving on

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The Human League

The Human League are an English electronic New Wave band formed in Sheffield in 1977. The band had an early hit with "Being Boiled", but achieved stardom after a key change in line-up in 1980, releasing multiple international hits from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Dare (1981), the band's most popular album, yielded the single "Don't You Want Me", a No. 1 hit in the pop charts of UK, US and many other countries. Other international hits include: "Love Action", "Open Your Heart", "Mirror Man", "Fascination", "The Lebanon", "Human" (a US No. 1) and "Tell Me When". more »

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Written by: PHILIP OAKEY, JO CALLIS

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"(Keep Feeling) Fascination" by The Human League was released on 11th April 1983.
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success, reaching No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Original Album
Although a huge hit, the single version of "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" was not initially included in an album. However, it was later added to the expanded version of the band's third album "Dare".
B-Side
The B-side of the single included a different song titled "Total Panic".
Music Video Location
The music video for "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" was filmed in a rather unique place: atop a roof in Holloway, London. The vibrantly colored building is almost impossible to miss and it set an attractive backdrop for the band's performance.
Extended Version
An extended version of "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" is also available, which is usually known as "Fascination! Improved" or "Extended Fascination".
Songwriters
The masterminds behind the song are Phil Oakey (band's lead vocalist who also played the synthesizer) and Jo Callis (played guitar and keyboards).
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "(Keep Feeling) Fascination", including Robyn, who incorporated elements of it in her song "Cobrastyle".
Film Soundtracks
The song has had its place in popular culture, appearing in films such as "The Wedding Singer" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", cementing its position as an iconic synth-pop track.
Color Palette of Music Video
Interestingly, the music video features a strong color story, with the band members all dressed in bold primary colors to match the background.
Song's Theme
The general theme of the song encapsulates the eternal fascination with love and the endless quest of understanding it.
Live Performances
"(Keep Feeling) Fascination" often features in The Human League's live performances, showing its enduring popularity among fans.
Wider Influence
The start of "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" was used in a popular children's television show, "The Girl Who Ran With Shapes," during the intro and the end credits.
Unique Sound
The song itself is instantly recognizable for its rich synthesized sound, which was a pioneering style in the early '80s.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" are breezy but vaguely existential, a testament to The Human League's unique songwriting approach.

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