Electricity
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Our one source of energy The ultimate discovery Electric blue for me Never more to be free Electricity Nuclear and HEP Carbon fuels from the sea Wasted electricity Our one source of energy Electricity All we need to live today A gift for man to throw away The chance to change has nearly gone The alternative is only one The final source of energy Solar electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity
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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS
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9 facts about this song
Release details"Electricity" is the debut single by the English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD).
- It was first released in the United Kingdom on Factory Records in May 1979.
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CompositionThe track is credited to both OMD members Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys.
- It gives listeners a clear sense of the band's style: synth-driven pop with a knack for simple, infectious hooks.
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InspirationThe song is said to have been inspired by the Kraftwerk track "Radioactivity".
- Its lyrics critique the wastefulness of the energy industry.
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Multiple ReleasesInterestingly, the song was released and re-recorded on a number of occasions.
- After its initial 1979 release on Factory Records, it served as the lead single from OMD's eponymous debut studio album in 1980.
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Chart PerformanceThe track didn't initially chart high, reaching No. 53 on the UK Singles Chart.
- When it was re-released later in 1980, the song managed to peak at No. 29.
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Later UseIn 1980, it was featured on the soundtrack of the movie "Nunzio".
- Over the years, the song has been covered by a variety of artists, demonstrating its enduring influence.
- It has also been used in various advertisements and video games.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Electricity" was shot in the band's hometown, featuring a nuclear power station in the background.
- Alternate versions of the video were made for the song's different versions and releases.
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ReviewsEven though the song did not climb high on music charts at the time, it has since been hailed by critics as a classic example of synth-pop.
- The track is considered as one of OMD's finest, holding a key place in the canon of 1970s and 1980s electronic music.
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Cultural Impact"Electricity" helped set the stage for the rise of synth-pop in the early 1980s.
- Its success led OMD to becoming one of the leading bands in the UK's electronic music scene.
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