On this day, 56 years ago, reached # 1 in the US singles charts. # 2 in the UK. Seems just like yesterday
"Blue Monday" is a song by the British rock band New Order. It was released as a 12-inch single on 7 March 1983 35 Years this week ...
Always think of this as well whenever I hear that. Both in the top 10 atbsame time.Sitting in coffee bars, mistakenly thinking a 12 year old could look cool because they had their collar turned up and was smoking a cig, these two records were always on.
I remember the Bruce Chanel number particularly because it was constantly being played at Hull Fair later that year. As a 15 year old, HF was exciting for the music that shook the night air at incredible volume.