Procession

New Order

About Procession

"Procession" is the second single by the British group New Order, released in September 1981 on 7" vinyl record. The single's Factory Records catalogue number is FAC 53.


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There is no end to this
I have seen your face
But I don't recognize all these things
You must have left behind
It's a problem, you know
That's been there all your life
I try to make you see the world without a view
That just turn black and white
At night it gets cold and
You'd dearly like to turn away
The escape that fills
That makes you want to turn on heel 
Alone, alone, alone, alone

There is no end to this
I can't turn away
Another picture but the scene
Is still the same
There is no room to move
Or try to look away
Remember, life is strange
The life keeps getting stranger every day
I try so hard but this attitude's
A type that won't subside
No matter what they say
Remember your heart beats you day at night
Your heart beats you day at night
Your heart beats you day at night
Your heart beats you day at night

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New Order

New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner (vocals, guitars, synthesisers), Peter Hook (bass, synthesisers) and Stephen Morris (drums, electronic drums, synthesisers) – the remaining members of Joy Division, following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis – with the addition of Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, guitars, synthesizers). In 1993 the band broke-up amidst tension between bandmembers, but reformed in 1998. In 2001, Phil Cunningham (guitars, synthesisers) replaced Gilbert, who left the group due to family commitments. In 2007, Peter Hook left the band and the band broke-up again, with Sumner saying in 2009 that he no longer wishes to make music as New Order. The band reunited in 2011 without Hook, with Gilbert returning to the fold a… more »

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Written by: STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, PETER HOOK, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT

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10 facts about this song

Band's Transition
"Procession" is one of the earliest songs by New Order, a band that cemented their place in the music world after a transition from the post-punk band, Joy Division, following the suicide of their lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980.
Release Date
The song was released as a 7-inch vinyl single on September 1981, making it among the band's first official releases.
B-Side Track
The B-side of "Procession" is the song "Everything's Gone Green," which later became one of New Order's most popular tracks. Interesting fact - the single labels for "Procession" and "Everything's Gone Green" were accidentally switched on some copies.
Song Personnel
The band members who contributed to "Procession" are Bernard Sumner (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Peter Hook (bass, vocals), Stephen Morris (drums), and Gillian Gilbert (keyboards, guitar).
Style and Sound
As one of New Order's early works, "Procession" represents the band's progression from Joy Division's dark, atmospheric sound to a more synth-based, danceable style that would later define New Order.
Limited Edition Release
In 2011, for Record Store Day, a limited edition 7-inch vinyl of "Procession" was reissued. The cover was a replica of the original Peter Saville design.
Poster Included
The initial copies of the "Procession" single had a folded poster included in the 7-inch sleeve.
No Appearance on any Studio Album
Despite its popularity, "Procession" has never appeared on any of New Order's studio albums. However, it is featured on several of the band's compilations.
Graphic Designer
Peter Saville, a graphic designer credited with many iconic album covers, designed the cover art for "Procession." The abstract image, indicative of the band's cutting-edge sound and image, uses a colour code that he and Brett Wickens devised.
Live Performances
Despite its early release, "Procession" remained a regular feature in New Order's live performances throughout the 1980s.

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