![]() ‘Enola Gay’ had originally been composed on the trusty Korg Micro-Preset (OMD’s particular workhorse of choice at the time) with the bass accompaniment of the song supplied by a Roland SHO9. ‘Enola Gay’ (along with ‘Motion And Heart’) had been written by Andy in the back room at Paul’s mum’s house in the week before the first album had been released. ‘Enola Gay’ actually dated back to the era of OMITD, the band’s eponymous debut album, in particular a period where Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys were penning new material (much of OMITD’s content actually dates back further, to the days of The Id). Yet, in the midst of all this solemnity, was a pop song which seemed curiously out of place with its broody neighbours. From the ‘garage punk’ aesthetics that had dominated their debut album, Organisation instead opted for more gothic, broody tones and soundscapes. The release of OMD’s second album Organisation in 1980 saw a shift in OMD’s sound. ‘Enola Gay’ remains a classic OMD song – and today celebrates its 40th Anniversary. It’s one of OMD’s most iconic songs and gained them their first UK Top Ten – as well as their first international hit single. This kiss you give, it’s never going to fade away…
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