Locomotion (OMD song)
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| Single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from the album Junk Culture |
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| B-side | "Her Body in My Soul" "The Avenue" |
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| Released | April 2, 1984 | ||||
| Format | 7", 12", 3" CD single | ||||
| Recorded | Air Studios, Montserrat | ||||
| Length | 3:53 | ||||
| Label | Virgin | ||||
| Writer(s) | Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | ||||
| Producer | Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Brian Tench | ||||
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"Locomotion" is a hit single recorded and released by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and is also the first single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture.
Even though the song is thought to be about the single and dance The Loco-Motion, and the single cover hints at it, the song is actually about real locomotives, as on the video, the duo are seen riding on one.
Although critics didn't like the group's new, more commercial sound, this single is one of their greatest successes, peaking at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and in The Netherlands.
[edit] Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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| Dutch Top 40 [1] | 5 |
| Swiss Singles Chart [2] | 22 |
| UK Singles Chart [3] | 5 |
[edit] References
- ^ De Nederlandse Top 40, week 21, 1984. Retrieved on 2008-02-28.
- ^ lescharts.com entry. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ everyhit.com search results for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
