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"Blue Monday"
New Order

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"Blue Monday" is the best-selling 12-inch ever, staying in the UK Top 200 for over 5 years.
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New Order Song facts

Composer  
New Order 

Genre  
Pop 

Album  
Substance 

Year of Release  
1983 

In cover versions

Kylie Minogue

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New Order
84%
Kylie Minogue
10%
The Times - French version
2%
The Times - Japanese version
1%
Quincy Jones remix
2%

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Blue Monday" has been remixed by some top producers.
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