Greg Kihn Band-the Breakup Song (they Dont Write Em) -

"The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" is a seminal 1981 power pop single by the American rock group the Greg Kihn Band. Written by frontman and bassist Steve Wright , it served as the lead single for their sixth studio album, RocKihnRoll . Historical Background and Inspiration

The track is a quintessential example of and pop rock , characterized by: Greg Kihn Band-The Breakup Song (They Dont Write Em)

Kihn intentionally kept the songwriting straightforward, wanting to move away from the "intellectual" rock trends of the late 1970s—typified by bands like and Pink Floyd —in favor of a classic, relatable "boy meets girl, boy loses girl" theme. Musical Style and Themes "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" is