Telegraph
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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I've got a telegraph in my hand. Words on paper, written in sand. We've got telegraph, right across this land. It doesn't mean a damn thing. We don't understand. But who needs telegraph anyway? I've got a telegraph in my hand. Words on paper, written in sand. We've got telegraph, right across this land. It doesn't mean a damn thing. We don't understand, we never understand! God's got a telegraph on his side. It makes Him powerful, gives Him pride. Even in America, God bless America! They understand the value of the telegraph. Hand in hand, hand in hand...
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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Telegraph" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) is classified as a synth-pop song, combining the elements of pop music and the synthesizer.
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ReleaseReleased in 1983, it was the second single from their fifth studio album, Dazzle Ships.
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Chart RankingsUpon release, "Telegraph" reached No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a decline in the band's previously high chart placements.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Telegraph" predominantly features the band performing on a stage set with multiple television sets, reflecting their industrial and electronic music style.
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InspirationsThe song "Telegraph" and the album Dazzle Ships have both been inspired by the Cold War environment that prevailed during the 1980s.
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Co-writersThe song was written by OMD members Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper, Malcolm Holmes, and Andy McCluskey.
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Production"Telegraph" was produced by respected musician and producer Rhett Davies - who had previously worked with artists like Roxy Music and Brian Eno.
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PresentationKnown for its synthesized soundscapes, "Telegraph" is praised for its blend of traditional pop songcraft with a sense of sonic experimentation.
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LegacyDespite its lower chart achievement, "Telegraph" is now regarded as a classic OMD single and is often included in the live performances and compilations.
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ConceptThe song "Telegraph" and the entire Dazzle Ships album is characterized by its highly conceptual approach, utilizing sound samples, synthesizer patches, and a decidedly less commercial direction compared to their previous works.
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ReactionsInitially, fans and critics had mixed reactions to the song and the album due to the experimental approach adopted by the band. However, over time, its influence and audacity have been more widely acknowledged.
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ReissueIn 2008, a reissue of Dazzle Ships included a live version of "Telegraph" recorded at Hammersmith Odeon in London.
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