OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark) - She's Leaving • TopPop

[@stephenlisson1994]

One of my favourite bands of this fantastic era of music. I saw them way back in 1983 in Toronto with my girlfriend who is my wife to this day. We're both 61 now and we still go back and listen to this wonderful band.

[@humanchannel7825]

They didn’t go to Toronto in 1983

[@bartonim]

Should have been a single. I am surprised it was never chosen. Beautiful song.

[@keithsmith7838]

This is available on 7" vinyl via Discogs-I got a copy-only available in Europe.

[@DanielDeur]

It was released as a single in the Benelux, that's why this promo video was shot: TopPop is a Dutch programme.

[@SmartCookie2022]

@@DanielDeur Yes, but I believe the OP was referring to the UK and why it wasn't released as a single in their home country.

[@mervinward256]

it was in america

[@DanielDeur]

@@mervinward256 nah

[@yipyipcoyote]

OMD.. one of very few bands that can make synthesizers sound so emotional. Thank you for the upload.

[@antonioruizvega3841]

You are right!!!

[@Ali20009]

I’ve always found their songs extremely dreamy, as if they were made in another world. So glad we have the chance to listen to these beautiful gems.

[@ethanoreilly2002]

And this wasn't even a single in the UK! You know an album is good when songs like this and Sealand are just as good as the Big hits!

[@HEXhibitionist]

That whole album is a monument.

[@gallan671]

Wow, I'm 44 and listened to this song over a thousand times and never seen this video, thank you

[@johnnywhelan7849]

Fantastic song it should have been on their set list of greatest hits 40 years tour. Should have been released as a single

[@MrAladdino]

one of most beautiful synth songs made.. like a cyborg starfish..

[@stevebatty2518]

Just love Martin’s synth line in second verse! My fave omd song after Sealand and Stanlow!

[@kzinful]

As I write this Andy could walk into a room, sing and you'd swear it was when this song was released, that's why it's timeless.

[@danzesociety]

Still think this the best song they ever wrote. When Architecture & Morality came out. They all said this was their favourite track from the album.

[@quieteron1516]

Such a beautiful song

[@philippetrape9295]

Great song. Great band. A mix of new wave and cold wave. Mc Cluskey's voice was pretty unique. As is his bass playing style. Regrettably this masterpiece never benefited from an extended version...

[@wyndts4]

Superb synthesizer group ever...

[@deanburns8174]

Gotta love the 80s best decade by far imo

[@philorida]

Evokes so many memories.

[@80sguy27]

Beautiful. What a soothing voice.

[@robertholding6609]

"The more we learn, the less we know"

[@medilab01]

Die Beste Band der Welt❤

[@cheekymouse4]

Love this song. Loved it as a child. Beautiful synthesizer

[@deanhumphries7878]

Just Brilliant, This should have definitely bern released as a single.

[@Geordievinylrecords]

How rare is this !!!

[@stevetalbot1652]

I love this song you have done such a brilliant version well done

[@mikepocock575]

Love this song.

[@rimantasabraitis4470]

Super ! Super ! Super ! - Many Thanks from Lithuania

[@davegrundy4795]

Wow sir! That Christmas I received three of those albums. Soft Cell was missing. I reckon me and yourself would have a lot in common musically. 👍

[@SpudPrint2022]

Humphreys hasn't changed that dance in 40 years 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robharper7390]

If this had only been a single in the UK hey.

[@humanchannel7825]

They didn’t release it as a single because Andy mccluskey was too arrogant

[@ilovenitnat]

@@humanchannel7825 arrogant is a bit strong. Let’s go for ideological

[@leighbennett1961]

Its still exists. Sometimes the best things in life are hidden.

[@ChrisInTheNorth]

There were 3 other singles on the album

[@Synthcronized]

Thank you so much! ♥️🎹

[@totostefanbar778]

Please up more 1981 hits.

[@GarryShepherdDreamGazePostPunk]

OmD's music has always been absolutely topsiding and positive, still going strong since I was a wee lad🎶🎵🔥🔥💙

[@victorrodriguez5765]

My favorite O.M.D. song .................... a hug inmense from Perú 💋💋💋💋💋♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹☀️🌈😎👍..

[@idawilliams3528]

She's leaving.. Wow I like the way she broke out of that holding cell of love... lov the song and Band❤🥂👀

[@2032007eve]

Thank you, I love this! ❤️

[@idawilliams3528]

She waited for so long

[@Cudders37]

It’s Perfect Architecture & Morality it is

[@miroslavafaltova8677]

Loving

[@derreckmalmort6662]

Just two chords and such a beautiful song ...

[@kingjulien8699]

Derreck Malmort 4 chords....listen carefully.. :-)

[@humanchannel7825]

@@kingjulien8699 actually three chords

[@derekb5422]

Fantastic ...Thanks

[@david2359]

preciosa canción.

[@stevegasparutti8341]

They put melody to electronic music. It was very original for its period. Most of the synth bands were very cold in vocals.

[@enolagay9]

would have been omd 1st number 1 in the uk if it had been released as the 4th single absolute classic tune

[@MrJeepsters]

totalement d'accord, par 'ailleurs, l'album est fabuleux (architectury and morality)

[@kingjulien8699]

What I know is that it has been released in Germany. But it wasn't a big hit..

[@colinbailey563]

My understanding is that DinDisc/Virgin wanted to release the song as a single but the band felt that Architecture and Morality had been mined enough for singles and nixed the idea.

[@humanchannel7825]

@@colinbailey563 no that’s what Andy mccluskey thought

[@requis1081]

Que buena!

[@serdark8035]

love

[@davespeed45]

Should have been released as a single although the 3 they did off Architecture and morality were spot on. In Xmas 1981 my mum and dad bought me this album plus non stop erotic cabaret by soft cell, dare by the human league and Vienna by ultravox. Many thanks mum and dad!

[@davidbaldwin602]

Great selection of 80's music you had bought for you. Love Vienna album by Ultravox! Astradyne is a great opener.....OMD are simply the best and just as good live now as they have ever been. (Just the 15 times live!!)

[@SpudPrint2022]

I got Dare, a battered old copy of Tarvelogue and Kilimanjaro by the Teardrop Explodes. In case anyone was interested !

[@skyhawk747]

Most of this is written on a Korg Preset, a Vox and the Prophet 5

[@drbl3145]

I love it, soirée bedo vinyle post partiel il n'y a rien de mieux :D E&A 2018

[@bigbigalexis]

Eulalie Robelin HB poulette! En espérant que tu peux te passer de tel mais pas de musique :p

[@keithmattacks8433]

The more we learn the less we know

[@lilduc]

From Primitive Skateboarding video

[@stephenolney6942]

Songs nearly as good as his dancing

[@enricestevemir7965]

Este tema inspiró a Goldfrapp, canción Nr. 1

[@dipsycc]

She’s leaving......

[@ZeldaFitz]

Should have been a single instead of Joan of arc in my opinion. Definitely a missed No:1

[@kingjulien8699]

Zelda Fitzgerald... it was a single in Germany

[@shevalsulejmanj4767]

taks mhi lov hi vali ju lov for 100jare💋💋💋💋💋

[@carlosiglesiapuig6488]

Which TV, date, month and year was broadcast this video?

[@perpetual61]

Broadcast date: 06/01/1981

[@carlosiglesiapuig6488]

@@humanchannel7825 Sorry. I didn't see the answer. Now I'm reading it

[@Gary_]

Who’s here from primitive fourth quarter?

[@janeilering2691]

mooi ja

[@skyhawk747]

Mal is God!

[@Soundofsilver2007]

I’m guessing it’s late 81 early 82? Definitely definitely not 80.

[@fadert9454]

when this album came out it was very underground for NJ. I was in middle school, listened to Architecture&Morality everyday after school,. At the time i pictured their aesthetic to be very non-commercial. I never took the lyrics so literally. Needless to say, this video is not doing this song any favors. totally butchers it.

[@nabobofdub4631]

This is an appearance on a Dutch TV pop programme and not a promotional video.