Number 35: Spoons - Nova Heart

The Spoons basically defined New Wave music in Canada in the early 80s. "Nova Heart" announced their arrival on the Top 40 in the frigid January of 1982. With its icy synth arrangements combined with haunting vocals by Gordon Deppe, the song hinted at the dawn of a new era in pop. The video blew up big-time, and the Spoons were off and running (full disclosure: I had a huge crush on Sandy Horne). "Nova Heart" is at #35 on my Top 200.

Here's a great live performance of the song.