Enola Gay
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Enola gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday Oho it can't describe the feeling and the way you lied These games you play, they're gonna end it all in tears someday Oho Enola gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way It's 8:15, that's the time that it's always been We got your message on the radio, condition's normal and you're coming home Enola gay, is mother proud of little boy today Oho, this kiss you give, it's never ever gonna fade away Enola gay, it shouldn't ever have to end this way Oho Enola gay, it should've faded our dreams away It's 8:15, oh that's the time that it's always been We got your message on the radio, condition's normal and you're coming home Enola gay, is mother proud of little boy today Oho, this you give, it's never ever gonna fade away
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Written by: Andrew McCluskey
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Enola Gay" is a song by British electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). It was initially released on 26 September 1980 as the only single from their second studio album, "Organisation."
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Historical ContextThe song was titled after the American B-29 bomber, Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II. This makes it a cultural reference to a significant global event.
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Chart Success"Enola Gay" became an international hit, reaching the top 10 in the UK singles chart and being the band's first to do so. It also reached number 1 in Italy and number 3 in Germany and France.
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Production InformationThe single was produced by the band themselves along with British record producer, Mike Howlett.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its catchy tune, dance-friendly beat, and dark lyrics. It is considered to be an example of the synth-pop movement of the 1980s.
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Video DetailsThe music video for the song was filmed in 1980 and directed by Steve Barron. The video is notable for its use of stop-motion technique.
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RecognitionIn 2015, the song was included in NME's list of "20 of the Most Controversial Songs of All Time."
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several artists and has featured in a number of films, TV shows, and video games, demonstrating its lasting popularity and cultural impact.
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ControversyDespite its infectious pop melody, the historical context of "Enola Gay" sparked some controversy, as some listeners and critics felt it trivialized a significant and tragic event in world history.
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Band's ViewpointThe band members have stated that the song intended to serve as a commentary on war and the destructive power of technology.
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Popular Use"Enola Gay" has been regularly used as an anti-war anthem in various protests and demonstrations around the globe.
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