In 1981, amidst the rise of the New Wave music scene, the Greg Kihn Band made an unforgettable mark with the song "The Breakup Song" (full title "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)"). With its driving rhythm and witty, nostalgic lyrics, the song quickly became a major hit, launching the Greg Kihn Band's name worldwide and becoming one of the most iconic tracks of the 80s. The song was written by the band's frontman, Greg Kihn. "The Breakup Song" was written and released in 1981 on the album