I Want Candy (Kevin Shields Remix)
Bow Wow Wow · Other Songs - Bow Wow Wow
He's so fine, he can't be beat
He's got everything that I desire
Sets the summer sun on fire
I want candy, I want candy
Go to see him when the sun goes down
Ain't no finer boy in town
You're my guy, just what the doctor ordered
So sweet, you make my mouth water
I want candy, I want candy
Candy on the beach, there's nothing better
But I like candy when it's wrapped in a sweater
Some day soon I'll make you mine,
Then I'll have candy all the time.
I want candy, I want candy
I want candy, I want candy
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
I Want Candy (Kevin Shields Remix)
Bow Wow Wow's 1982 hit "I Want Candy" remains a defining anthem of the new wave era, characterized by its frantic energy and distinctive vocal delivery. This particular version features a remix by Kevin Shields, the celebrated guitarist and songwriter of My Bloody Valentine. Shields is renowned for his innovative use of guitar effects and dreamy textures, which he applies here to reimagine the original track. The remix transforms the song's sharp, pop-punk edge into a more atmospheric and layered soundscape, highlighting the interplay between the band's raw performance and Shields' signature production style. This recording serves as a compelling example of how modern production techniques can breathe new life into classic material, bridging the gap between 1980s new wave and the shoegaze movement that would dominate the following decade.