orchestral manoeuvres in the dark if you leave
James
Guys, does anyone know the answer?
get orchestral manoeuvres in the dark if you leave from EN Bilgi.
If You Leave (song)
If You Leave (song)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search "If You Leave"
Single by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
from the album
Released 21 April 1986
Recorded 1986
Genre Synth-pop, New wave
Length 4:25
Label Virgin Records (UK)
A&M Records (US)
Songwriter(s) Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper
Producer(s) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Tom Lord-Alge
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark singles chronology
"La Femme Accident"
(1985) "If You Leave"
(1986) "(Forever) Live and Die"
(1986)
"If You Leave" is a 1986 song by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film (1986), in which it is played prominently during the final scene. Along with 1980's "Enola Gay", the track has been described as OMD's signature song.
"If You Leave" is the group's highest-charting single on the US Hot 100, where it reached number 4 in May 1986. The song was also a Top 5 entry in Canada and New Zealand, and charted at number 15 in Australia. A defining track of the 1980s, it was described by as "one of the most influential, zeitgeist-capturing songs ever to be written".
Contents
1 Composition
2 Reception and legacy
3 Track listing
3.1 7": Virgin / VS 843 (UK)
3.2 7": A&M/Virgin / AM 8669 (US)
3.3 7": A&M/Virgin / AM 2811 (US)
3.4 12": Virgin / VS 843-12 (UK)
3.5 12": A&M/Virgin / SP-12176 (US)
4 Personnel 5 Charts 5.1 Weekly charts 5.2 Year-end charts 6 Other appearances 7 Cover versions 8 Notes 9 References 10 External links
Composition[edit]
The end of the film , set in a high school prom, was originally meant to feature the OMD song "Goddess of Love" (which the band released on later in 1986.)[1] However, director John Hughes decided to change the ending to after poor test audience reactions, and felt that the new ending required a song with different lyrical content. Hughes asked OMD for a new song to match the feel of the ending, and also specified that it should be written at a tempo of 120 BPM, to match the speed of "Don't You (Forget About Me)", which the actors in the scene had danced to during filming.[2] This request came two days before OMD were due to begin a tour, and as a result "If You Leave" was written and recorded in under 24 hours.[1]
Lyrically the band has stated that the song is about "The end of high school... the ending of your childhood", elaborating that they were trying to capture "this fear of what comes next".[3] Singer Andy McCluskey later noted that an editing error meant the dancing appears out of sync despite the matched tempo.[2]
Reception and legacy[edit]
"If You Leave" has garnered both praise and derision since its release. Ian Cranna in wrote that the song is "false and contrived and seems to last about 3 years" (but described UK B-side "88 Seconds in Greensboro" as "OMD at their blazing best").[4] On the other hand, journalist Dennis Hunt asserted that the track "is too good to be ignored".[5] Retrospectively, Alfred Soto of said it "starts promisingly" and features "admirably straightforward" lyrics, but concluded: "Gradually the annoyances become menaces. The parts are garish, overstated; it's a cluttered mix."[6] called the song a "dull ballad" that "was thankfully omitted from OMD's subsequent album, ".[7]
Conversely, critic Ryan Leas considered the track to be among "the best songs of the '80s", and described its intro/chorus synthesizer melody as "one of the best sounds ever".[8] Andrew Unterberger in said that the "gorgeous" song makes the final scene of "one of the best in cinematic history".[9] AllMusic journalist Mike DeGagne named "If You Leave" as the best track from , adding that "its adult feel and smooth transition from stanza to chorus makes it [OMD's] most memorable song".[10]
Hugo Lindgren in argued that the stateside popularity of "If You Leave" – as well as that of the similarly pop-oriented (1985) – "obscured OMD's legacy as musical innovators" from US audiences, and marked a shift toward "making music for whoever signed the checks".[1] Listeners in OMD's native UK – where the band had gained an audience with edgy, experimental music – were particularly resistant to the track, which peaked at no. 48 on the UK Singles Chart.[11] Frontman Andy McCluskey commented: "It's a blessing to have such a big hit, but a shame that it overshadows so many other good songs for the US audience. We have many European fans who hate the song."[12] Along with 1980's "Enola Gay", "If You Leave" has been described as OMD's signature song.[13][14]
journalist Dana Falcone described "If You Leave" as a "now-classic tune" and "OMD's best-known song to Americans".[15] Kevin Wuench of the dubbed the track "a signature song of the '80s that will never leave the radio",[16] while called it "one of the most influential, zeitgeist-capturing songs ever to be written".[17] The track has been included in various "greatest songs" listings;[a] KOOL-FM named it the third-best new wave song of the 1980s,[18] while ranked it the 10th greatest track of 1980s cinema.[19] In a poll of 6,528 readers, "If You Leave" was voted the fifth-best song of 1986.[20]
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: If You Leave (Music Video 1986)
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: If You Leave: Directed by Ian Fletcher. With Martin Cooper, Malcolm Holmes, Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey. Music video for "If You Leave" by the British synth pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film Pretty in Pink (1986).
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: If You Leave
Music Video 1986 4m
Music
Music video for "If You Leave" by the British synth pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film Pretty in Pink (1986).
7.5 /10 10 Top credits 1 Critic review See more at IMDbPro
Photos
Add photo
Top cast
Martin Cooper Martin Cooper Malcolm Holmes Malcolm Holmes Paul Humphreys Paul Humphreys Andy McCluskey Andy McCluskey
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Director Ian Fletcher All cast & crew
See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Music video for "If You Leave" by the British synth pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It was recorded for the soundtrack to the film Pretty in Pink (1986).
music video film soundtrack man 20th century 1980s
Plot summaryAdd synopsis
Genre Music Parents guide
Add content advisory
User reviews
Be the first to review
Details
Release date
1986 (United States)
Country of origin United Kingdom Language English Also known as OMD: If You Leave Production company
Focus Filmgroup Productions
See more company credits at IMDbPro
Technical specs
Runtime 4 minutes Color Color
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data
Learn more about contributing
Edit page
More to explore
List
The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in March
See the full list
List
2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
See the full list
User lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Create a list UK 1986 Full created 1 year ago • 2287 titles
Music videos i have seen and rated.
created 1 year ago • 1678 titles
Around the web
Powered by Taboola
Share
Compare New & Used (2) from
$19.99
Click image to open expanded view
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave - [7"]
12\" Single
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark OMD Format: Vinyl
207 ratings Price: $100.99 $100.99
See all 17 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions
Listen Now with Amazon Music
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (Remastered 2003)
"Please retry"
Amazon Music Unlimited
Price New from Used from
MP3 Music, February 22, 1980
"Please retry" $9.49 $9.49 —
Audio CD, Import, March 9, 2003
"Please retry" — $9.84 $7.70 Vinyl "Please retry" $100.99 $100.99 $19.99 Streaming Unlimited MP3 $9.49 Listen with our Free App Vinyl $100.99
1 Used from $19.99 1 New from $100.99
Products related to this itemSponsored Page 1 of 7 Page 1 of 7
The Innocents 418 Audio CD $18.95
In Sides 153 Audio CD $41.37
The Complete Studio Albums (1970 - 1990)
1,459 Audio CD $38.59
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 7 Page 1 of 7
Organisation
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
245 Audio CD
23 offers from $6.32
The Punishment Of Luxury
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
421 Audio CD $12.98 $12.98 $11.70 shipping
Only 12 left in stock (more on the way).
Souvenir
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
573 Vinyl $39.99 $39.99 $18.14 shipping
Only 19 left in stock (more on the way).
The Best of OMD
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
1,231 Audio CD $34.31 $34.31
Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 8
$11.83 shipping
Only 4 left in stock - order soon.
Dazzle Ships
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
255 Audio CD $23.69 $23.69
Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 11
$13.86 shipping
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
Special offers and product promotions
Check Out Our Turntable Store
Need a new record player? Check out our turntable store for a great selection of turntables, needles, accessories, and more.
Create your FREE Amazon Business account to save up to 10% with Business-only prices and free shipping. Register todayProduct details
Date First Available : September 26, 2012
ASIN : B002DMDH0I
Country of Origin : France
Number of discs : 1
Customer Reviews: 207 ratings
Videos
Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!
Products related to this itemUpload video Sponsored Page 1 of 6 Page 1 of 6
Bag Of Trix: Music From The Roxette Vaults
589 Audio CD $23.01
Black Celebration 1,081 Audio CD $13.75
Five Leaves Left [LP]
832 $39.99
Original Album Series
128 Audio CD $22.96
The Complete Studio Albums (1970 - 1990)
1,459 Audio CD $38.59
Customer reviews
4.7 out of 5 207 global ratings 5 star 79% 4 star 16% 3 star 3% 2 star 1% 1 star 1%
How are ratings calculated?
Review this product
Share your thoughts with other customers
Guys, does anyone know the answer?