New wave pioneer Howard Jones took the stage on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to deliver an incredible 40th-anniversary performance of his prescient 1985 hit, “Things Can Only Get Better.” The rendition showcased the enduring optimism of the synth-pop classic, featuring a spirited call-and-response session where the audience joined in for the iconic chorus. Four decades after its original release, the track’s message remains a definitive anthem of hope, delivered with the same vibrant energy that propelled Jones to global stardom in the mid-80s.