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Title Įnola Gay, a B-29 Superfortress, pictured in 1945 Initially proud of the song, McCluskey's confidence wavered: he re-recorded his vocal, but was dissatisfied with the final mix of the track. Collister did, however, believe it was a surefire hit – a view that drummer Malcolm Holmes did not share. Keyboardist Paul Humphreys and OMD manager Paul Collister were not fans of "Enola Gay" (the latter originally threatened to resign if it were released as a single). The song is based on the 50s progression, which repeats throughout the entire song. Most of the melodic parts were recorded on a Korg Micro-Preset, and the drum machine sound was "about the last thing to go on" the recording. Typical of early OMD compositions, the track does not feature a vocal chorus, and is recognisable by its strong, distinctive lead synthesizer hook and ambiguous lyrical content. It has been named as one of the best songs of its era and genre, and, along with 1986's " If You Leave", is regarded as OMD's signature song.Ĭomposition Arrangement The track went on to enjoy lasting popularity, including within the LGBT community, and achieved sales in excess of 5 million copies. It was also a hit throughout continental Europe, topping the charts in Italy and Spain.
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8 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's first top 10 entry in their home country. "Enola Gay" met with largely positive reviews but was seen as unlikely to impact the charts aside from its subject matter, the song faced some resistance due to its being perceived as a gay anthem. As is typical of early OMD singles, the song features a melodic synthesizer break instead of sung chorus. Written by vocalist/bass guitarist Andy McCluskey, it addresses the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the aircraft Enola Gay on 6 August 1945, toward the conclusion of World War II. " Enola Gay" is an anti-war song by the British synth-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), and the only single taken from their 1980 album Organisation. Valerie by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse heralded a sombre section with the atmospheric funeral hymn Abide With Me completing a section for deceased love ones of members of the audience.Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark singles chronology Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Back To Life by Soul II Soul, Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) from the Eurythmics and New Order's Blue Monday represented the 80's.įirestarter by The Prodigy, Danny Boyle's Trainspotting anthem Born Slippy by Underworld and Song 2 by Blur were all 90's hits. On to the 70's and Tiger Feet by Mud, A Message To You Rudy from The Specials, David Bowie's Starman (Bowie appeared again as the British team marched around the stadium to the strains of Heroes), Bohemian Rhapsody with a multi-generational family of headbangers, Pretty Vacant by the Sex Pistols. The 60's, a crucial time for British musical development featured My Generation by The Who, Satisfaction by The Stones, the ska classic My Boy Lollipop by Millie, All Day And All Of The Night by The Kinks and She Loves You from the Fab Four. The Sugababes, Push The Button provided an urban soundtrack to modern day life along with OMD's Enola Gay. On Her Majesty's (not so) Secret Sevice: Daniel Craig with Queen Elizabeth