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At nearly 7 and a half minutes in length, it is one of the longest tracks to ever chart in the UK. "Blue Monday" is recognised as the biggest selling 12-inch single of all time, but as Factory Records were not members of the British Phonographic Industry association, it was not eligible for an official gold disc. However, the Official UK Chart Company have estimated its total UK sales at just over one million. In the all-time UK best-selling singles chart they published in 2002, "Blue Monday" came 76th.
"Blue Monday" is often seen as one of the most important crossover tracks of the 1980s electronica scene. Synthpop had already been a major force in British popular music for several years, but "Blue Monday" was arguably the first British dance record to exhibit an obvious influence from the New York club scene, particularly the work of producers like Arthur Baker (who collaborated on New Order's follow-up single "Confusion").
As with many of New Order's songs, the meaning of "Blue Monday"'s lyric has been the subject of much debate. Although Bernard SumnerBernard Sumner (born January 4, 1956 in Manchester, England) was the guitarist and keyboardist for Joy Division. After the May 1980 suicide of Joy Division's vocalist Ian Curtis, Sumner and remaining bandmates Peter Hook and Stephen Morris changed name to never publicly discusses his lyrics, many people have surmised that "Blue Monday" concerns the suicide of Joy DivisionJoy Division (band was the rock band, originally named Warsaw, whose members later reformed as New Order after the death the lead singer Joy Division (WWII was a reference to groups of Jewish women in the concentration camps during WWII who were kept for vocalist Ian CurtisIan Kevin Curtis ( July 15, 1956 May 18, 1980) was an English singer and songwriter, born in Stretford, England. Curtis lived most of his life in Macclesfield, England. Ian Curtis is notable as the singer and lyricist with the band Joy Division, which he and the effect it had on his former bandmates. However, comparisons with the lyrics and the after effects of cocaineCocaine is a crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant, creating a euphoric sense of happiness and hyperthermia. Though most often used recreational have also been made, which would fit in with the potentially drugThis article is about chemical substances. For other meanings of the word "drug", see Drug (disambiguation A drug is any substance that can be used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process or processes in the body. The word "dr related themes of many other New Order tracks.
"Blue Monday" has been a hit several times in the UK. In 1983 it was a hit twice, initially reaching number 12, then re-entering the chart later in the year and climbing to number 9, helped by the fact that neither side of the single (the B-side "The Beach" was an instrumental re-working of "Blue Monday") featured on the group's latest album, Power, Corruption & LiesPower, Corruption & Lies is the breakthrough album by synth pop band New Order, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). The band's second album, after forming out of the ashes of Joy Division following the suicide of Ian Curtis, Power, Corruption & Lies ach.
In 19881988 is a leap year starting on Friday (click on link for calendar). Events January January 2 Georgia celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 9 Connecticut celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 26 Australia celebrates its bicentennial day. it was remixed by Quincy JonesQuincy Jones (born March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American record, television and film producer, musician and songwriter. Jones is especially well known for his work with Michael Jackson as the producer of Jackson's most famous albums ( Off th and John Potoker under the title "Blue Monday 88" (with the instrumental flip being humorously titled "Beach Buggy") and climbed to number 3 in the British charts. A further remix/reissue in 1995, with a mix by Hardfloor as the lead track, also made the British Top 20.
In 1998, American band Orgy released Blue Monday as the first single from their album Candyass.
As of 2004, the track is still regarded for its timeless appeal, and still receives regular play by DJ's, both in oldies sets and as part of a normal nights music, with either of the three versions being played. The original is most common, however, due to the usual instant recognition of its intro resulting in it being a floorfiller.In 2003, Q Magazine voted Blue Monday the 9th Most Influential Song ever, the only dance track in the top ten.
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