B MOVIE - A Letter From Afar ....... ( Lyrics )

The new wave band B-Movie's most recognizable record became more popular long after the combo had split up. Named after an Andy Warhol painting, B-Movie formed in 1979 with Steve Hovington (vocals), Paul Statham (guitars), Graham Boffey (drums), and Rick Holliday (keyboards). Inspired by synth-pop pioneers like Ultravox and New Order, B-Movie wrote catchy songs enveloped in keyboards. The group was signed to the Some Bizarre record label in the early '80s; in 1981, the band appeared on a Some Bizarre compilation album with future '80s synth-pop superstars such as Depeche Mode, Blancmange, and Soft Cell. In 1982, the single "Nowhere Girl" was a hit in Europe. Although "Nowhere Girl" was not a Top Ten smash in America, the song continued to be a favorite on radio stations' '80s flashback shows. With Hovington's icy vocals and Holliday's somber synths, "Nowhere Girl" became an enduring tale of teen alienation; "Nowhere Girl" was revived on the Just Say Yesterday compilation in 1992 and it's generally considered to be an '80s classic. Ironically, the track lasted longer than B-Movie's career. B-Movie released the LP Forever Running in 1985 and then broke up. Boffey joined Slaughterhouse 5 and Statham collaborated with Peter Murphy. Hovington formed the techno outfit Amethyst

[PabloSchor]

A letter from afar is an iconic New Wave song, only those who were teenagers in the 80s understand the revolution from guitars to techno/keyboard sounds, and B-Movie were leaders. I have this song in a cassette, but I don't have the player anymore. I looked it up on Spotify and it's not there. Luckily it's on Youtube, forever grateful, Juvan.

[josevicentelisardecelda]

B-Movie que grandes!que canciones más bonitas me encantan desde siempre !❤

[LEGAL-E]

Probably ... Surely the best nostalgic "wave-pop track" ever written or ever sung.

[DJJohnnyTapia]

It was recently redone by " A league of Heroes" featuring Tony Moran.

[djalioop]

Wow 2020 and I still love this nostalgic track, anyone with me. 💯🔥💯🔥💯

[tricie]

No joy in heaven
Although the sun may shine
I need the warmth of gin inside
I see the golden track
Blurred in sand and dust
Where burnt out cars decay and rust
No joy in heaven
Despite the glittering stars
Their jagged shapes just tear my heart
Between the sand and stone
The flowers of hope may grow
Then trodden on by commandos
Chanting these words out like a prayer
(A letter from afar)
Hoping someone’s listening up there
(A letter from afar)
Reach for a face that isn’t there
(A letter from afar)
Fooled by my mind again i fear
(A letter from afar)
Too much is not enough
I need to feel your touch
I need to have you close to me
Desert suns and guns
Mosquito nets and bombs
I watch them from my swimming pool
Chanting these words out like a prayer
(A letter from afar)
Hoping someone’s listening up there
(A letter from afar)
Reach for a face that isn’t there
(A letter from afar)
Fooled by my mind again i fear
(A letter from afar)
Chanting these words out like a prayer
(A letter from afar)
Hoping someone’s listening up there
(A letter from afar)
Reach for a face that isn’t there
(A letter from afar)
Fooled by my mind again i fear
(A letter from afar)
A letter from afar
A letter from afar
(Too much is not enough)
A letter from afar
(Too much is not enough)
A letter from afar
I need to feel your touch
I need to feel your touch
(Too much is not enough)
I need to feel your touch
(Too much is not enough)
I need to feel your touch
(Too much is not enough)
I need you close to me
(Too much is not enough)
I need you close to me
(Too much is not enough)
I need you close to me
(Too much is not enough)
I need you close to me
(Too much is not enough)
Close to me
(Forever)
Close to me
(Forever)

[djalioop]

Awe wow thank you for sharing this video, I'm young again.

[Rorschachqp]

An early 80s post-punk electronica band meets mid 80s dance producer (Jellybean).

[zbigniewgurak]

Can anyone say why sniper (killing soldier in Brody helmet) uses Mosin rifle? Who fights who in this video?

[Richygoth]

No hay alegría en el cielo aunque el sol brille.
Veo la pista dorada
Borrosa en arena y polvo donde los autos quemados se pudren y oxidan.
No hay alegría en el cielo a pesar de las estrellas brillantes.
Sus formas irregulares sólo desgarran mi corazón
Demasiado no es suficiente
Necesito sentir tu toque
Necesito tenerte cerca de mí.

[zaksmith]

Is this about Russia attacking Ukraine?