Club Nouveau - Rumors <Free Access>

: The lyrics suggest rumors are started by "jealous people" who are upset seeing others succeed.

: The song mentions specific character rumors, such as "Tina" being labeled promiscuous or "Michael's" sexual orientation being questioned, as examples of groundless talk. Club Nouveau - Rumors

The song is a commentary on the destructive nature of gossip and hearsay: : The lyrics suggest rumors are started by

: The song was written and produced by Jay King , who later founded Club Nouveau. : It became a massive "viral" hit in

: It became a massive "viral" hit in the summer of 1986, reaching #1 on charts in the U.S., Canada, Netherlands, and Germany. Connection to Club Nouveau

: Because both "Rumors" and early Club Nouveau tracks (like "Jealousy" and "Why You Treat Me So Bad") were produced by the same team, they share a similar late-80s electronic R&B/funk aesthetic.

The link between the song "Rumors" and Club Nouveau is largely due to the group's founder, Jay King, and the internal conflict that led to the group's creation: