The scene in 1990 was dubbed the "Second Summer of Love" (in reference to the 1967 hippie-fest of Haight Ashbury, California).

"Real Real Real" might be discussing thoughts and feelings had while dancing on ecstasy or MDMA.

Or it might not.

Either way, the song was tailored specifically for the club crowds that made up most of Jesus Jones' fanbase.

This is the second-biggest American hit by Jesus Jones, with the biggest being "Right Here, Right Now," which reached #2.

"Real Real Real" was the bigger hit in their native UK, where it climbed to #19.

Phil Harding and Ian Curnow mixed the song.

Starting their partnership in 1986, the UK duo has worked with dozens of prominent artists, including Elton John, Depeche Mode, Donna Summer, and 911.

Before it appeared on the album Doubt, "Real Real Real" was released on a compilation album titled Happy Daze in 1990, which showcased the biggest names representing the Madchester sound that came out of Manchester, England in the late 1980s.

The style combined rave music, alternative rock, acid house, and psychedelic. It was popular in the dance clubs of the era, which were marked by ample usage of head drugs.

Comments:

Damian Butler

1991 Jesus Jones EMF conquered America big time

Sean Romocki

i want to be the keyboardist in this band, no notes just dance

Reedisbook

Wish I were married to the keyboardist , just to see what happens when its his turn to do dishes

Dave Micklon

Very overshadowed by Right Here Right Now. Just as great of a song.

bighand69

My god I forgot that this band even existed and the music when I heard it just takes me right back.

Denise L.

Jesus Jones was one of my favorite artists.  I did go to one of their concerts back in 1993.  I remember this video version of Jesus Jones "Real Real Real".  This was the one I saw on MTV which got me into liking them.

Stephen Hopkins

I still love this 28 years on ... geez time really flew by.

MsChris402

that is one of the best songs from the 1990s.

Kristin Schermann

OMG- LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! These guys were awesome & SO underrated- this brings back so many great memories... you out there Corey L. Anderson?!

K_V_N

This is the video I remember from MTV. Not the first one listed for this track though.

JohnWick

One of my Fave songs ever - Happy Memories

Michelle Cybyske

Lead singer mike looks a like McCauley Caulkin in this vid.   I remember when this song came out- I was 21- and instantly loved it, had to go buy the single on cassette. I still love this song and just bought it on iTunes.. wow memories and good times.

morfamike

Great song. Bought liquidizer and doubt albums which are shit hot. Hot damn! There was really good new music back in the 90's.

Michael Parkes

Nice one uploader. Takes me back :-)

JoLouise1

Real, Real, Real is my utmost favourite makes me feel high and happy and so crazy.

adamtzsch

thanks for proving i didn't dream this

phuturephunk

You know, I never really noticed it all those years ago but dude is really beating the fuck out of that keyboard.

cheesewheel

And what did you do, record it by setting a microphone in front of your TV speakers or something?

Tero Hannuksela

Superb!!