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Feb 2024
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New Order's "Blue Monday"

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On this special rerun, Diallo and Luxxury dig into the biggest selling 12 inch single of all-time: Blue Monday, by New Order. The guys break down how the song was created, its surprising disco influences, and one of the most nonchalant vocal performances ever recorded.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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