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When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going is an album by the British new wave band Bow Wow Wow, released in 1988. The album showcases a blend of pop, rock, and world music influences, characterized by its energetic rhythms and distinctive use of tribal drumming. It features the hit single 'I Want Candy,' which became a defining track for the band and helped cement their place in the pop landscape of the late 1980s. The album is noted for its playful lyrics and eclectic sound, which reflects the band's unique style and the vibrant music scene of the time.