The song "No One Is to Blame" by Howard Jones was originally a deeper album cut that Jones felt had the potential to become a radio hit.
Despite initial skepticism from his record label executive, Jones persisted and ended up working with Phil Collins to produce a reworked version of the song.
The collaboration with Collins, who played drums and provided production, resulted in a fuller sound that became Jones' biggest hit in the US, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
While the revamped version found major commercial success, Jones believes many fans still prefer the more raw and stripped-back original rendition. Nonetheless,
"No One Is to Blame" has endured as one of Jones' most licensed and well-known songs, appearing in various TV shows and movies over the years.
The track's themes of desire and the human condition resonated with listeners, and Jones' unconventional approach to songwriting was appreciated by collaborators like Collins.
Learn more about the classic hit 'No One Is to Blame' and its iconic makeover!