The story behind
Alphaville released "The Jet Set" in 1984, a track that appeared on their album *Forever Young*. The song has a synth-pop beat and feels fresh, as if you've stepped into an '80s party. The band wrote and recorded it in Germany, with producers who also worked on other projects of the time. The song wasn’t an immediate hit, but over time it became one of Alphaville’s best-known tracks. The lyrics talk about travel, about people moving fast, about a life that always seems to be on the go. The melody is straightforward, with a beat that makes you want to dance without thinking. The song is almost five minutes long, but it feels shorter because it grabs you from the very first second. ↓ Skip to chords
Alphaville — The Jet Set
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From the album
Forever Young
Alphaville · 1984 · Track 10