Ceremony (New Order song)
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"Ceremony" is a song written by Joy Division, and first released as New Order's debut single in 1981. The track and its B-side, "In a Lonely Place", were recorded as Joy Division prior to the death of Ian Curtis. Both were re-recorded and carried over to Joy Division's re-formation as New Order.
"Ceremony" | ||||
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Single by New Order | ||||
B-side | "In a Lonely Place" | |||
Released | January 1981 (1981-01) | |||
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Length | 4:34 (original) 4:23 (re-recorded) | |||
Label | Factory | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Martin Hannett | |||
New Order singles chronology | ||||
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"Ceremony" | |
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Song by Joy Division | |
from the album Still | |
Released | 8 October 1981 |
Recorded | 2 May 1980 |
Studio | High Hall, Birmingham University |
Genre | |
Length | 3:51 |
Label | Factory |
Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) | Martin Hannett |
New Order released the song as a single twice, firstly in January 1981 and secondly in September 1981 featuring new member Gillian Gilbert, with the latter recording later appearing on the album Substance. It is often cited as one of New Order's greatest singles, and is ranked as the 48th greatest single of all time on the popular online music forum Rate Your Music.[5]