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Exactly 43 years ago today, on July 11, 1983, Depeche Mode<\/strong> released their single \u201cEverything Counts.\u201d Did you already know these 5 facts? <\/p>\n\n

\u2605 In addition to numerous samples, a melodica is also used – which Martin Gore also plays live during the concerts – as well as a xylophone.<\/p>\n\n

\u2605 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. <\/p>\n\n

\u2605 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. <\/p>\n\n

\u2605 Accordingly, the working title is “Grabbing Hands Music” – alluding to the greed of the powerful.<\/p>\n\n

\u2605 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. <\/p>\n\n

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