Sunset Now

Heaven 17

About Sunset Now

"Sunset Now" is a song by the British new wave and synth-pop band Heaven 17, released in 1984 as the first single from their third studio album How Men Are. It was written by Glenn Gregory, Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware, and produced by Marsh and Ware (British Electric Foundation) and Greg Walsh. It reached No. 24 in the UK, remaining on the charts for six weeks on. A music video was filmed to promote the single.


Year:
1998
3:43
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Sun crazed in our room
It was an endless afternoon
It seemed that we were so immune
The nights were stronger and longer
I fell on my pillow saying
"Tell the world that lucky's calling
Gold dust falling
Here in Action Town"

Sunset now 
Sunset now 
Sunset now 
Sunset now 

Blade flew into town
In time to watch the sun go down
He said the new prince must be found
The message shattered our windows
We know it was over, saying
"Tell the boys that we're not handing
Over any part
Of Action Town"

Sunset now
Sunset now 
Sunset now 
now! now!

Pay out, run out, work out, die out
Action Town (Action Town)
If you have the name
Then you win the game
In Action Town (Action Town)
Bang bang you're dead
It's raining bread
Sunset now

Now that we have gone
Do we have strenght to carry on
It seems like all our sun has shone
It seems our dice are as cold as ice
But something in my heart keeps saying
"Tell the world that lucky's coming
Lines are humming
Here comes Action Town"

Sunset now

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Heaven 17

Heaven 17 are an English New Wave synthpop band originating from Sheffield in the early 1980s. Originally a trio, the band comprised Martyn Ware (keyboards), Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) (both previously with The Human League) and Glenn Gregory (vocals). Although most of the band's music was recorded in the 1980s, they have occasionally reformed to record and perform since then, playing their first ever live concerts in 1997. Marsh left the band in 2007 and Ware and Gregory continued to perform as Heaven 17 since then. more »

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Written by: GLENN GREGORY, MARTYN WARE, IAN CRAIG MARSH

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Sunset Now" is a synthpop single from the British band "Heaven 17." This song was first released in the year 1984.
Popularity
This song was one of the popular hits from the band, hitting number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's fifth UK Top 30 hit.
Album Inclusion
"Sunset Now" is actually a track from the album "How Men Are," which is Heaven 17's third studio album.
Band Members
The band consists of three members, Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh, both former members of "The Human League," and Glenn Gregory.
Inspiration
According to vocalist Glenn Gregory, the song was written as a commentary on the decline of western civilization.
Influences
The band draws its musical influences from various genres like techno, punk, electro, and funk, all of which can be noticed in "Sunset Now."
Legacy
Today, "Sunset Now" continues to be one of the most loved songs by fans of Heaven 17.
Video Styling
The music video for "Sunset Now" was notably lavish for its time, with a distinctive 1980s-esque aesthetic featuring bright colors and stylized sets.
Vocals
In addition to the band’s lead vocalist Glenn Gregory, the group also utilized the distinctive backing vocals of female singers like Afrodiziak in their tracks, including "Sunset Now."
Production
Heaven 17 was known for their innovative production and recording techniques, and "Sunset Now" was no exception, crafted using advanced synthesizers and electronic instrumentation of its time.

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