Transmission
Joy Division
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Radio, live transmission Radio, live transmission Listen to the silence, let it ring on Eyes, dark grey lenses frightened of the sun We would have a fine time living in the night Left to blind destruction Waiting for our sight And we would go on as though nothing was wrong And hide from these days we remained all alone Staying in the same place, just staying out the time Touching from a distance Further all the time Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Well I could call out when the going gets tough The things that we've learnt are no longer enough No language, just sound, that's all we need know, to synchronise Love to the beat of the show And we could dance Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio
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Written by: Bernard Sumner, Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Transmission" is a song by the English rock band, Joy Division released in 1979.
- It was the band's first full release on the independent record label, Factory Records.
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Song ArtistryThe song is known for its energetic post-punk rhythm and its claustrophobic theme.
- Ian Curtis, the band's lead singer, provides a commanding, desperate voice that fits perfectly with the song's mood.
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Track ListingThe original track listing for "Transmission" was a standalone single and did not appear on any Joy Division's studio album.
- It was later added to the compilation album, "Substance", first out in 1988.
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Legacy and Influence"Transmission" is seen as a classic Joy Division song and has influenced a number of post-punk and alternative bands.
- The song was featured in the 2002 film "24 Hour Party People", which tells the story of Factory Records.
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Live PerformancesArguably one of the most memorable live performances of "Transmission" was on "Something Else", a BBC2 television program, in 1979.
- Despite the band's disbandment after Curtis's death, the remaining members performed the song as part of their new band, New Order, on several occasions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Transmission" features stark black and white footage of the band playing the song, emphasizing the song's moody atmosphere.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song did not chart at the time of its release, it has frequently been rated by music magazines as one of the greatest songs of all time.
- In 2019, "NME" ranked it at number 40 in their list of the "100 Best Songs of the 1970s".
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Cover Versions"Transmission" has been covered by many artists, including Low, Girl In A Coma, and Innerpartysystem.
- The Smashing Pumpkins also covered the song in concerts on numerous occasions.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Transmission" have been widely discussed, with many people seeing them as a commentary on television's role in society and its potential to isolate individuals.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song was specifically mentioned in the novel "High Fidelity" by Nick Hornby, which was later adapted into a film and a TV series.
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