Haircut One Hundred (also known as Haircut 100) was a pop music band formed… Read Full Bio ↴Haircut One Hundred (also known as Haircut 100) was a pop music band formed in 1980 by Nick Heyward, Les Nemes, Graham Jones, Phil Smith, Mark Fox, and Blair Cunningham, known as one of the forerunners of the popular new romantic movement.

They were successful from the beginning, with their 1981 single "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)" setting the stage for the breakthrough success of the album 'Pelican West' (1982). The single "Love Plus One" was even bigger than anything previous, and Haircut 100 seemed poised for stardom just as Heyward decided to seek a solo career. The remainder of the band tried to continue with the album 'Paint and Paint' (1984), with percussionist Mark Fox taking over Heyward's vocal duties, but they broke up soon after.

Although somewhat dismissed as a 'one hit wonder' due to the spread of blockbuster hit "Love Plus One", the band proved influential by the late 00s when new wave revivalist bands such as Vampire Weekend and No Kids emerged employing a similar style of preppy, afrobeat-like guitar pop.

I'm Not Scared
Haircut 100 Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'I'm Not Scared' by these artists:

Ashanti I was just thinking about some things that I want…
Cub Sport Oh oh oh oh I won’t pretend that I don’t feel…
David & Anne Ellsworth I know I share the blame But it's easier to lay…
DJ.Vint Alright, so this is a call and response record as…
Eighth Wonder Take these dogs away from me Your life's a mystery, mine…
Eighth Wonder feat. Patsy Kensit Your life's a mystery, mine is an open book If I…
Euan Blackman I don't wanna hear your voice Or even see your face I…
Jesse Thomas I'm not scared of being a loser no more Pick apart…
Kayslee I don't know why I choose to care so much. A…

Ladytron January clipped your wires The summer went straight through …
Ladytron (2008 - Velocifero) January clipped your wires The summer went straight through…
Levity Beet Hiding in the dark I′m not scared Spiders on my leg I'm not…
Pet Shop Boys Your life's a mystery mine is an open book If I could…
R.F.L.M. Feat. Milly Farrow The American dream Love and equality for all... Can you se…
Reef Hey there! Won't you give me a smile, I've not seen…
Reggie You might have been Something I'm not You must have said wor…
The Band I'm a little girl Drowned in a haze Lost in this confusing…
Tomberlin I′m not scared of you this time And when you pick…
Various Artists And I am telling you I'm not going You're the best man…
Wendy?! I'm Not Broken ©2022 Ren Elby I was always clean and true…
West End Girls Take these dogs away from me Your life's a mystery Mine …

We have lyrics for these tracks by Haircut 100:

40-40 Home Think in time Early evening light will start to fade And w…
Baked Bean How about the time When I'm feeling there Feathers in scienc…
Baked Bean (Live) Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah…
Baked Beans How about the time When I'm feeling there Feathers in scienc…
Benefit of the Doubt What became of us In the night light Turn to touch your…
Blue Hat For A Blue Day Did you say it's all over, it was me not…
Boat Party (NOTE: This lyrics is inaccurate. Need any help on correctin…
Boy Meets Girl Time can`t afford no time Can`t afford the rhyme Never mind,…
Calling Captain Autumn Give me a little breath Quarantine B.C.G. might never might …
Fantastic Day Well there's a great amount of strain About getting on that…
Fantastic Day (Live) Well theres a great amount of strain About getting on that…
Fantastic Day - Well there's a great amount of strain About getting on that…
Favourite Shirt Time can't afford no time Can't afford the rhyme Never mind,…
Fish in a Bowl Everywhere I go A thousand faces stare at me Eating from the…
Hidden Years I know you're here You won't come out Below the water line N…
High Noon A leather life from the prairie to the blue, blue…
Immaterial Seasons are changing The evening's closing in Buy a small ho…
Infatuation Plan for your leisure Through the long cool night That sleep…
Kingsize Bring on the kingsize charade I can't seem to be foreign…
Kingsize (You're My Little Steam Whistle) Bring on the king-size charade I can't seem to be foreign…
Lemon Firebrigade Why, oh why Lemon firebrigade, why? Why, oh why Lemon fireb…
Love Love has got me in triangles Love can't pass me by Love…
Love Plus One I, I went off to the right Without saying good goodbye Where…
Love's Got Me In Triangles Love has got me in triangles Love can't pass me by Love…
Marine Boy What they want for their lives What they want for their…
Milk Film Where is only things that they call love Being only labeled…
Nobody's Fool Is this just a feeling That comes between us When I see…
October Is Orange Autumn is your season Summer ain’t your friend, it’s boring…
On a Sunday I said that everything was my way But could have been…
Prime Time Cavalier roses, but the thorns got in my soul Chocolate box…
Ski Club Hard time, hard time Hard time, hard time Hard time, hard t…
Snow Girl Snow girl Snowy girl Won`t you take me down Because I`m comi…
Snow Girl (Live) Snow girl, snowy girl Won't you take me down? Because I'm co…
So Tired Scent on a postcard A memory left behind Warm hand, cool loo…
Surprise Me Again Well I remember the day when she said go away I…
Take That Situation How can you take back my pride and shout at me…
Too Up Too Down Two up two down terrace town, heading far away Well I…
Where Do You Run to Now Where do you run to now? Where do you run to? How…

Whistle Down the Wind Out the window Look what's happening In my prism Watching da…

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Comments from YouTube:

shanie

12y↑54

I agree. It doesn't even really matter how much you liked these bands back in the day. It's just good to see people reconciling as bandmates and friends. Life is too short.

Sean Yeager

3y↑1

So we’ll said!!

Erik Larson

Wrong. Read about Information Society's (Kurt Larson) experience with bands reunited. It's just as you (or at least I) would think. Nothing but fake drama, and a big comapny (Viacom) making more money. The end. If you don't believe me, read that there second sentence again and take action.

The HappiestGirl

4y↑72

Nick’s infectious grin is still strong. Great show!

Jaxton Jerry

instaBlaster.

Joseph Zummo

5y↑85

I was a punk and heavy metal kid but I loved this album so much. Secretly! Today it's out of print and very hard to find a copy. Thanks to the internet it's available again. That early MTV stuff was such an eye opener for me. I discovered The Jam, XTC, THE FIXX, Madness, Echo and the Bunnymen, and so on. What a great time to be alive!

Mig S.

5y↑4

Heh , same here. Some of my brothers must still have my copy of that 12" Love Plus One maxi (And vinyls from Sex Pistols, Rezillos, Joy Division, New Order, XTC, The Cure, Human League, Ultravox and others, BTW…) that I left in my parents house.

Rdyplyr2

4y↑3

Right!!!! I had the vinyl, cassette and still have my CD that I copied onto my computer and iPod! I still listen to this album, it is so iconic to me and I LOVED Nick as a teenager:)

Jason Collins

4y↑1

I have three copies: two vinyl, one CD (expanded).

Karin Roberts

Ditto. I knew the English music scene was special and when I immigrated here in 1986 It was like loosing a part of me.

John Smith

1y↑1

most creative time for music the 80s

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Redmenace96

2y↑21

Watched this VH1 show when it originally aired. Told people it was fascinating- even if you don't dig the bands. The inside story of why/how fantastic bands break up is pure gold.
It has some cheesy 'reality TV' segments, but the host is genuine, and the concept is nirvana for a music fan.
This series tells a very human story, and I think it is one of the best shows ever put on television.

Paul

2y↑10

What a truly nice story. Really nice that all band members had the ability to set aside their past issues and get on with the show. Undoubtedly, a testament to their great characters. Great show, and thank you for the upload.

Joel Mathiason

5y↑135

I don't understand....I started tearing up because I was so happy for them once they started performing!! And I'm not even a big fan! I guess a good story is a good story, no matter the content. They still got it!!

jose sanchez

5y↑4

joel I don't think I could have said it better. I remember this show I just don't remember this episode yes its a great story and very cool to see them kick ass.

Hannah Eagle

5y↑4

Well said. You are right it's quite emotional. Glad I watched this

Relvis42

4y↑3

I felt the same way it's so nice to see band people get back together and they still have it !

Jason Collins

4y↑3

You saw the unicorn.

Jeff Allinson

5y↑54

One of the most fantastic bands of the 80's who had a criminally short career; those guys were fantastic.

Rose Petal

5y↑23

Wow, even as human beings this is SO healing!!! Kind of like therapy to have some closure <3

Dave Lennon-Copeland

5y↑18

So glad they got back together for this... they sounded really really good!

Ivan Lowjones

9y↑44

Man, I was addicted to this show. There were so many 80's bands I would have loved to seen whatever happened to them. This show seemed like it would have taken a lot of resources to track former band members all over the world. Surprising to learn how much animosity remained with certain bands which refused to reunite.

cathridge

9y↑5

Being in a band is not unlike being in a marriage or a relationship. People united for a love of something, in this case music, let their emotions and true feelings be known. And everyone wants some kind of control in the relationship. When they can't get it, feel insulted or under-appreciated, that's when problems arise. Other times like with Sting and George Michael, band members just want to leave their band behind and be stars on their own.

mark cole

6y↑50

Met Nick backstage at an 80s concert a few years ago...An absolute top guy who has plenty of time for people....One of the nicest people you could ever meet.

RicTic66

5y↑18

Best BR yet 😊 Really made me smile from start to finish. It's a shame some other bands couldn't put the past behind them and experience the joy these lads did by taking a risk. All the 'Haircuts' will cherish this till their dying days. Life's to short for 'what ifs?' 😁 Truly a 'Fantastic Day.'

Steven Corsoe

5y↑6

Nick Heyward was a musical genius,but in my opinion I think popularity hit too soon.Most of us love our privacy and of all of it,the greatness of this beautiful sound really made an icon into a shy and inverted man.

Rudy Carrera

5y↑15

That was utterly enjoyable. What good memories I have of the band, and what a way to end this program with such a good performance.

Oliva Del Rosario

3y↑6

Watching this in my hotel room on a rainy morning in Hollywood. Love that they all said yes! Great band and the guys enjoyed the reunion!

Vincente

4y↑7

I always thought Haircut 100 was an underrated band. I always enjoyed their clean jazzy sound.

Dave Wood

5y↑59

I choked a bit watching them all get back together. My fave Reunited episode.

Mitchell Berman

4y↑14

Still to this day 38 years later they’re still one of my favorite bands! They totally kicked ass live! Their junk was pure 1980’s funk!!!

195Bucks

5y↑4

Absolutely awesome...always loved Haircut 100..they had such an upbeat sound and epitomised the 80's. So glad Nick got the rest he needed and came out the other side without the animosity against the others for trying to continue without him!... And their sound sounded like they had never been away!... what a talented bunch of musicians...it truly was a 'fantastic day'... Nice one guys!!! 👍...

Ralph Rivera

3y↑5

I have to admit, I've never heard of this band before this video. They sound pretty good

T Black

10y↑82

This REALLY made me happy. I have this album on vinyl and I could never explain to people how much I loved this groups sound and vibe. How cool was is to see ALL of them not only doing well in life but they look great and HAPPY. I was so glad to see the peace in Niks eyes.More importantly I was happy to have them speak on how ORGANIC they were as a group. Not a label made, focus group mix of corporate ideas but friends with a vision. Thankfully they can play live again and record should they want to older, wiser and sans major labels too. Keep smiling guys. We get it. Trust me. We get it.

Richard BATCHELOR

7y↑1

Beautifully put and agree wholeheartedly.

hume1234561

11y↑10

I love how the band members are able to come up with a pertinent yet cheeky line to break the ice. You can see they are\were genuinely friends.

raul macias

3y↑4

What chemistry this band had!
My favourite "Bands Reunited"!

NickCobra

1y↑1

They sounded great! They were a unique band for their time. Loved the Calypso sound that was integrated into their music. They could have been a big band in the early 80s new wave movement. What a blessing that they did this together again!

Adrian DeVore

10y↑19

It is the classic case of bands breaking up due to poor management and personality clashes. Sometimes as fans, we forget that artists are people who needed to have balanced lives on and off the stage. I missed this one when it originally aired because I was a fan of Haircut 100. Despite their past issues, there was a lot of mutual respect and musical chemistry that still remains. Thanks for posting!

Sherri Brody

3y↑5

This was fabulous! I fell in love with this band when I was living in Scotland in 1980 and Favourite Shirts was at the top of the charts. I never knew their story or why they were a one-album wonder.

Lee James

2y↑1

How did these guys not stick together second time around? They’d have been huge hits at the 80’s rewind festivals

Derek Pratte

5y↑11

This was really fun to watch. I wish they’d do more of these.

Rob Aguilar

1y↑2

The happiness in their faces seeing each other again is so genuine. And that live performance was amazing. The best episode ever.

cocobass

1y↑1

Fabulous band with fabulous music! It was part of the soundtrack of my life in the 80's. I wish they stayed together 💖

Eden O’Reilly

3y↑1

Such a great bunch of guys! Really beautiful to see them all together!!

Clare Birschel

3y↑1

Nick Heyward was my teenage crush, wonderful memories of being 16 and absolutely besotted. I loved Haircut 100 so much, recently listened to Pelican West what a brilliant album! ❤️😊

Derek Stocker

1y↑1

Just found this amazing video, WOW love this, what a brilliant band they were and still are!
They just seemed to gel back together and do what they always did best. Thanks so very much for all the work that went into putting this show together, so well done by the backroom Folks and absolutely loved the final get together of the band, so many memories came back with this sound! Well done guys and best wishes for any future shows!

jonathan collard

2y↑3

So so pleased that this all came together. I saw Nick perform at one of those 1980’s rewind sessions some years ago and he can sing. Wasn’t aware he had an emotional washout to begin with, so it’s great to see he got thru that and is confident enough to address head on. Brilliant that they all saw this reunion as a happy and cathartic not some revenge grudge fight.

Nix Bee

4y↑1

what an amazing sound they had! They sounded great!

Wind-In My-Face

2y↑2

I’m happy for myself to see such a great band I loved perform again BUT! I’m even happier for the band to see themselves enjoying playing music again, being together again and just being happy! It’s wonderful to be truly happy for others to be truly happy.

Limey2632

52w

Thanks for all the work it took to pull this great band together after all these years. I'm so excited to hear them back together if only for a moment. We definitely needed a Haircut!

2000mk1

5y↑6

The first band i really got into. I think 3 of them went to a school near me, Kelsey Park in Beckenham. In fact, when Love Plus One was in the top 10, they came back and played at the school on the stage. It was brilliant. The album Pelican West still sounds young and fresh today ! I was gutted they didn't continue.

ChildrenSay2346

10y↑70

This is fantastic! I smiled through the whole thing. Ahh I love Nick! <3 Just lovely!

Charmie Stone

ChildrenSay2346 he’s wonderful seen him several times now had tickets before they split ! My first album too

James Twelves

11y↑88

...that is how you can tell when a band is made up of musicians, not poseurs...great bunch of guys...

deadbeatdynamo

4y↑5

Agreed. Just re-meeting these guys generates such a sense of positivity and goodwill. I'm only nineteen minutes in, and have no idea what's about to happen, but it's compelling viewing. Be well, James.

Jimmy Lewis

5y↑3

These guys were awesome. As a bass player myself, I love the groove of their music. Fun pop magic.

Christopher DeTar

Great job VH1. This bands reunited is like therapy for these aged musicians. It’s a beautiful thing.

Metalcrow187

2y↑2

Fantastic band, that never really reached their potential. Pelican West will always be in my top 10. Loved seeing this.

frank drakman

7y↑11

I was never really a fan, but they did GREAT! I am a fan now :)

Sean Sherrod

2y↑2

HANDS DOWN...THIS was/ is my absolute FAVORITE episode of this program!!! GREAT JOB VH1, EXCELLENT SPIRIT HC100!!!

AtomAntTC

10y↑25

How tight was that ! They were brilliant and they all looked so happy. Just absolutely blew me away - and wow they wrote some great songs too :)

Elena Louisa Lange

3y↑1

I bought the Pelican West LP at a flea market sale in Belgrade (!) 11 years ago, when everyone was sampling 80s bands and the minimalist, very straight-in-your-face sound had a short revival. I adore this album. Lemon Firebrigade is one of my all-time favourite classics, with an addictive hook. Brings smiles to everyone, even the most depressed types.

Paul D

4y↑2

First time I've seen this. I liked Haircut 100 in the 80s. Their music was happy and joyous. These guys are such a bunch of cool dudes, to be able to put their differences aside and hold no grudges, to then reunite and play good music once again. This had a real feel good factor about it and it made me smile all the way through. We could all learn something from this bunch of real cool and very nice blokes!

Vince G

5y↑26

Back in 82/83 it all looked so easy then years later you realise that they are just normal guys (albeit talented) and some have personal struggles. The folly of youth and the pressures on them meant that they probably made some bad decisions but looking back they appreciate what they had. I'm so glad all the guys made it and turned in a fantastic performance.

Agenda18

5y↑15

Dave Wakeling was there?!? WOW! Another band I loved back then with that amazing song "Tenderness"! It really was a special time and most of us knew it, that made it even better!!!
So many great friends and memories, amazing music...

Derek S

3y↑3

When I first watched this episode back in the day I had never heard of the band. I thought "Love Plus One" was a great song so I ended up buying the Pelican West CD and it's really good.

Honestly one of the most underrated albums I've ever listened to.

KEITH-LEE CASTLE

Another band my 14 year old self loved. The album is patchy but the singles are pure genius. Then I discovered Soft Cell and it all changed!

Andy Kenny

4y↑1

Come on chaps, this was great!
Seriously, how hard can it be to make another album together? You make great music as a team. If it were me, I’d be looking to record (and in Nick’s case re-record) the stuff that was planned for the 2nd album. Jeez Nick, you had some great stuff which you ended up doing a lot of for North Of A Miracle (On A Sunday, Whistle, Club Boy, Coming Home aka When It Started To Begin, Take That Situation, Atlantic Monday), not to mention the unfinished Sunny Boy Sunny Girl.
Life’s too short fellas, and I’ll be first in line to buy anything you do together.
My heartfelt message is done, and so can your 2nd album be done.

eightieslive now

5y↑11

i played this endlessly on my record player - the 80's was the best of the best of the best times of my life

Kidd Oldman

11y↑3

thanks for putting this one on; I missed it first time 'round. I love seeing these bands get together, their bad blood diluted by time, and happy to be playing together again. This was a great story!

Av IT!

5y↑2

These guys where huge back in the day. It's such a shame that it all fell apart, they where just so different from anything or anyone else. Great memories, no regrets.

Monday Mundy

5y↑1

Loved them. Never got to see them since I was like a freshman and I dont know if they ever played Arizona or close enough I could of made it. We would run into the living room as soon as we heard the videos start. Miss when MTV had videos and NO COMMERCIALS

stopcruelty againstanimals

5y↑4

What a great genuine nice set of guys, good luck fellas

ZanduckTV2

4y↑1

They were a great band, love their fun vids. Nick’s solo stuff is impressive too, Whistle Down The Wind is my fave.

Christopher Spillman

3y↑4

Watching in 2021... such great memories of this band. Glad to see them still have the spirit! ❤️

Mike T.

1y↑2

Was in high school when this came out. Forgot how much I like it. The songwriting, r&b feel and that soprano sax really gave it a unique sound

Moutton Noir

1y↑1

Watching this for the first time in 2023- almost as much time has passed from when the show first aired to now as passed between the bands heyday and the tv show. The guys are now in their 60s! I still have that album in pristine condition. They were massive for a few short months. Makes you wonder what might have been had they managed to stay the course. They certainly sounded good on that reunion gig. No manufactured boy band!

Anthony S

3y↑1

One of the first singles I bought Love plus one. Such a great track, still love it today, puts a smile on my dial

Suzanne Pitchford

5y↑1

My heart swelled with pride throughout all of this. Well done boys

Coolio79

Love this show full of real great musicians with real relationships with ups and downs how bands should be

Animals Have Intrinsic Worth and Inviolable Rights

Never knew why this unbelievably great band fell apart, great great video, so glad to see this now!

Matthew Baduria

45w

This is one of the most popular television shows i've ever seen,it has very human stories the host is genius and the concept is groundbreaking for every music fan like myself.it's a great show.

izitso. mojo

5y↑3

I was always a fan, still am at age 63yrs. Nick was the core of the band, and no one ever doubted this. I bought all of his solo albums andvremain a true loyal fan to this day. But Haircut 100 was a nucleus of chemical, musical passion. Unsurpassed, undeniable. Please guys, put all differences aside. Life is too short. A new album would be what it is, i will buy it, and end life as proud musicians. Look at the Rolling Stones, Quo..... never submit to human emotional failure. I love you guys. Rock On!

Frankly Tottenham

9y↑32

people forget that haircut 100 was huge for a whole year in 1982, they really started a fashion trend with the leg warmers and the wavey hair. :)

Neenee C

7y↑2

paranormalfrank
it was already started in 70's the Olivia n John wore leg warmers in let's get physical.. all of this trend many years before haircut 100

Shine On

6y↑2

Neenee C Not correct. Let's Get Physical was early 80s.

none

6y↑1

brilliant to see all the bands reunited great work guys pulling it off, and fantastic days they were

Victoria Sanders

7y↑3

This group will always be one of my favorites. Wish things could have been different for all of them back in the day. It would have been nice to see what other great songs could have been developed to add to my 80's memories. 😁

Johnny Only

3y↑2

I still have 'Love Plus 1' on the original 7" release. If I tried to play it now it would eat my stylus to bits. That's how much I've played it and still love it. Incredible musicianship to say the least.

PJ T

3y↑1

I really miss this show. Haircut 100 is one of my favorite New Wave bands from the 80's. I was wondering what happened. So happy they got some closure. Realized it was record company bs and moved on. They all look great.

Star Child

1y↑1

Graham's guitar is what hooked me on this band!!! 😁❤️🎸

wes holley

6y↑2

One of the greatest pop albums ever. Every song is good.

Stanley Rodgers

6y↑2

This sounds SO GOOD at the end when they played live. Unreal!

VIcTOR BLAcK (HE HIM)

1y↑1

Like Never Mind the Bollocks....One Legendary Album is all that is required! Fantastic!

Louise James

3y↑1

Wasn’t a big fan but this was awesome to watch and having reheard both albums they really stand up, the second album is nothing like as bad as they make out.

KevinN

50w

I still have this album. I think the best thing about seeing this is seeing some friends/bandmates reunite , put any issues in the past and play. Life is too short to hold grudges. And Dave Wakeling! Nice I loved the Beat from day one.

glass house

9y↑5

Always loved this band..great bunch of guys!..Great vid..Thanks for posting!!!

SongSparra

10y↑5

Just remembered so much of my teen years seeing this and made me recall a lot more of the music from that era, so great seeing this!

Ana Medina

7y↑11

Ive watched this a hundred times because of Nick Heyward, he is just delightful.

Paula whitehouse

6y↑1

Really loved this band soooo good to see them do this

Brian DRFW

11y↑1

WOW...what a great show. Such a part of my youth. I graduated from HS in Los Angeles in 1984 and this band was one of my favorites. Good to see Nick with the band.

Anibal Babilonia

5y↑1

Love this band! 😎👍

ShallahJupiter7XL

11y↑2

must say they nailed it! after all those years of not playing together. and nearly the end flipping between the old footage of them miming on t.o.t.p to them live all those years later-they didnt miss a beat. great stuff!

omyajt

9y↑6

Great job by Haircut 100. And a great story. What a cool bunch of guys.

Floyd Thompson

I purchased their 1st cassette after hearing BOY MEETS GIRL once! Always wondered what ever happened to them. Nice to see them all together and learn what happened.

Themartuco

This was great! They sound so great together. Like never separated.

SusieLa1

5y↑3

The best Bands Reunited I've seen so far. All nice people and played great getting back together.

Ronnie O

4y↑1

What a great happiness filled story. And they still sound great.

Drefooty Studios

Love this! I had no idea about behind the scenes drama that ate up this great band

Serene

So happy to see them all together again!!!

JESSE MACIAS

5y↑2

They created magic in the 80’s and they still have it.

richm28

12y

Thanks for posting this - this show is such an uplift for your spirit - it is so great to see the guys reconcile both musically and spiritually with each other- It's really too bad they stopeed producing this show - this and the Flock of Seagulls was my favorite

guitargeek84

44w

Alex Lifeson of Rush was asked what they sounded like when they rehearsed before a tour. He said, they sounded like a tribute band at first and then the muscle memory kicked in. Same thing here - when Blair nailed the first few drum hits, EVERYTHING kicked in - solid. So amazing to watch musicians do this.