Released as the lead single from the band's sixth album, RocKihnRoll , the song became a power-pop masterclass.

It’s famous for those seemingly off-the-cuff "uh-uh-uh" vocals that bridge the verses. Interestingly, those iconic sounds actually were improvised in the studio.

The song was a slow-burn success, eventually peaking at and staying on the charts for 23 weeks. It served as the launchpad for the band's even bigger 1983 hit, "Jeopardy".

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Released as the lead single from the band's sixth album, RocKihnRoll , the song became a power-pop masterclass.

It’s famous for those seemingly off-the-cuff "uh-uh-uh" vocals that bridge the verses. Interestingly, those iconic sounds actually were improvised in the studio. Greg Kihn Band - The Break-Up Song

The song was a slow-burn success, eventually peaking at and staying on the charts for 23 weeks. It served as the launchpad for the band's even bigger 1983 hit, "Jeopardy". Released as the lead single from the band's

They Just Don't Write 'Em Like That Anymore: The Legacy of Greg Kihn's Breakup Anthem Greg Kihn Band - The Break-Up Song