Monday, April 16, 2012

N is for New Order (and Nik Kershaw)


“I used to think that the day would never come

I’d see the light in the shade of the morning sun

My morning sun is the drug that brings me near

To the childhood I lost, replaced by fear

I used to think that the day would never come

That my life would depend on the morning sun”

- “True Faith” New Order


As I mentioned in the “J” post, New Order was created after the lead singer of Joy Division, Ian Curtis, committed suicide. New Order definitely has a more upbeat vibe. They combined New Wave with electronic music.

“Blue Monday” is one of my favorites. It’s got a bit of darkness from Joy Division with a techno beat:


True Faith’s catchy tune belies a sad memory:


New Order - True Faith by hushhush112


Click to hear more CLIPS.


I listened to more Joy Division back then, but I listen to more New Order now.


I have to give a shout out to Nik Kershaw because “Wouldn’t it Be Good” was one of my favorite songs. When I felt lost and alone, his lyrics made me feel like someone understood:


“Wouldn’t it be good to be in your shoes

even if it was for just one day

And wouldn’t it be good

if we could wish ourselves away”


Here’s the video:


Honorable Mention: Steve Nicks


31 comments:

  1. Oh yes! I love New Order. Great choice!

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  2. They had some catchy tunes back in the day. Wifey liked them more than me, but we can both enjoy them on the radio.

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  3. I'm finding that I like the New Wave-ish sound. Thanks for sharing those!

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  4. Wow, these posts are definitely making me feel my age--I've hardly heard of any of these groups. Gulp.

    Thankfully, my kids (now late teens and early twenties) are getting back into the music scene.

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  5. True Faith was one of my ultimate favorite songs as a young gal in the 80's. Great pick.

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  6. Love New Order. Still love it when one of their songs pops up on the ipod shuffle.

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  7. Oh I am drooling! New Order! Nik Kershaw! I am in HEAVEN (17!)! LOL! Take care
    x

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  8. That video with the slaps in the face always struck me (ha) as so harsh.

    Love New Order, adore Stevie Nicks. Great N post.

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  9. Orgy did a cover of Blue Monday and I have that disc.

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  10. Great choice for N! I would have picked New Order, too.

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  11. Great N post, Theresa. Thanks for the music. It's a great treat.

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  12. "Wouldn't It Be Good" has been sort of me mental theme song for the past few months. Also go nuts for Kershaw's "The Riddle." Great picks!

    Some Dark Romantic

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  13. Love! Another old favorite we have in common. This is getting creepy.

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  14. I used to have the words to Blue Monday, ripped out of Smash Hits and taped to my wall.

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  15. Nice! Very catchy... I think I'm going to have this song stuck in my head.

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  16. Aw yeah, that Nik Kershaw song is a good one. New Order was my FAVORITE at the dance bar on campus. :)

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  17. The first song has an intriguing video--a bit mind-boggling, but interesting!


    The Golden Eagle
    The Eagle's Aerial Perspective

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  18. Blue Monday was one of my favs too! I totally remember dancing to that one. :-)

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  19. I love rolling through the eighties with you Theresa! It's bringing back so many memories of high school.

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  20. Ah yes, New Order. I remember them well.

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  21. I love New Order. My favorite songs are Bizarre Love Triangle, Regret, and Temptation.

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  22. Wow, I haven't seen that video in like forever!!!!

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  23. Hi Theresa. Nice vid. I hadn't seen it.

    Denise

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  24. Boy do I feel like an old fart. I've never heard of any of these musicians! I never really liked the techno beat, but I think I could dance to Blue Monday and get into it! thanks for sharing these. I love how you have the lyrics for us, too.

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  25. It's so great getting introductions to new groups. Lovin' the videos.

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  26. Love the videos...I am a teacher too. I have a blog about teachers, education, careers and self-reflection. I hope you can stop by sometime. I understand!

    The link is on my profile.

    Thanks!

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  27. I saw New Order in concert with PIL and the Sugarcubes back in the 80s. What a memorable event!

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  28. I absolutely love True Faith! It's in my all-time top five! But Subculture also makes the list!

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