DEPECHE MODE: Everything counts?

Exactly 43 years ago today, on July 11, 1983, Depeche Mode released their single “Everything Counts.” Did you already know these 5 facts?

★ In addition to numerous samples, a melodica is also used – which Martin Gore also plays live during the concerts – as well as a xylophone.

★ The cover features a pencil drawing of a blacksmith standing in front of an anvil, swinging a hammer. Mountain massifs can be seen in the background.

★ Martin Gore found inspiration for the song lyrics in Thailand: he was disgusted by the businessmen coming in and out of the hotels. Women seemed to be able to live only from prostitution – a vicious circle. Power, money and corruption rule the world.

★ Accordingly, the working title is “Grabbing Hands Music” – alluding to the greed of the powerful.

★ The B-side contains the 04:21 minute long song “Work Hard”. This track was created after Depeche Mode made the scrap yards of East London unsafe with a hammer, toolbox, microphone and tape recorder.

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