NEW ORDER-Blue Monday

From 1976 to 1980, Ian Curtis, Hook, Morris, and Sumner formed a creative and highly influential post-punk band Joy Division, often featuring heavy production input from producer Martin Hannett. Curtis committed suicide just prior to an American tour and the release of the band's second album, Closer, in May 1980. Intending not to let the band disappear with Curtis, the band rehearsed with each member taking turns at singing, ultimately choosing Sumner as the guitar was an easier instrument to play while singing. The group toured, then recorded a track with singer Kevin Hewick.

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[criztafer]

this is genius to be the first band (or one of the first) to sing live on top of the pops then fuck it all up. typical new order, nothing ever went right for them. still can watch this over and over, love it how barney sounds like he's gonna burst out laughing at any second.

[thisiscellll]

How the hell did Joy Division turn into this?

[danirox1979]

Ian Curtis was most def not in new order........ He offed himself in Joy Division- hence the godawful creation of new order, (my opinion only)

[crayzeejdfan]

I love Barney and Hooky. :D

[fyfytj]

I wonder why all these '80s bands sound so shitty live.

[allenlamentemaestra]

the best program from UK.

the best electronic son ever!

[allenlamentemaestra]

the best program from UK.

the best electronic song ever!

[BodyDisposalable]

the singer looks like his sucking the microphone

[ffwrchamotobeics]

perffaith

[JLennonOno]

to me it s UNBELIEVEABLE taht this EVER happend.

phat vid

born in70

a big no fan