The A-side of OMD's third single, "Enola Gay" is a pure distillation of their synth-pop sound, with a driving beat and iconic synth riff. It became one of their most recognizable and enduring hits.
- "Enola Gay" was released as a single in January 1980, preceding the band's second album, Organisation.
- The song's title and theme reference the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945.
- Despite its dark subject matter, the song reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is a synth-pop band from the Wirral, England, formed in 1978. They are known for their pioneering use of electronic instruments and catchy, often melancholic, melodies. In 1980, they were solidifying their distinctive sound, poised to become pioneers of the Second British Invasion of the US charts.
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