Mirror Man is a single by the British Synth-Pop group The Human League, released in 1982. It followed the massive success of their album Dare (1981) and the global hit "Don't You Want Me". The song was conceived as an attempt to blend the band's signature electronic Synth-Pop sound with the Northern Soul and Motown styles of the 1960s that lead singer Philip Oakey loved. The track was originally titled "Can't Get To Sleep At Night" and is rumored to be a sarcastic commentary on the rising fame o

"Mirror Man" is a 1982 song by the British synth-pop group The Human League. It was released as a single in the UK on 12 November 1982 and peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart. It was written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey with keyboard players Jo Callis and Ian Burden, and produced by Martin Rushent.The promotional video for "Mirror Man" was conceived and directed by Brian Duffy and was filmed on location at a deserted theatre in London. The basic premise is that Oakey is a ghost o

On this date in 1982, MIROOR MAN by THE HUMAN LEAGUE entered the UK Singles Chart at #9 (Nov 17, 1982) Penned by Philip Oakey with keyboardists Jo Callis and Ian Burden, "Mirror Man" arrived on the heels of their smash album Dare, which had shot the band to global stardom the previous year. But where Dare trafficked in dark, moody synth-pop, "Mirror Man" opted for a warmer retro sound steeped in classic Motown and Northern soul influences. Propelled by a lively keyboard line and wordless female