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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have revealed their 2026 class including Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Maiden and Joy Division / New Order
A record six British acts are honoured, surpassing 2019's haul of five.
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"State of the Nation" is a single by New Order, released 1st September 1986. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 6 articles about New Order.
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You can walk, or you can run You don't have to be someone I went on a summer cruise Upon an ocean born to lose My brother said that he was dead I saw his face and shook my head Can you see where we can't be We're losing our blood in the sea ' Cause it's the state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation That's holding our salvation Oh, the state of the nation Is causing deprivation Oh, the state of the nation Is causing deprivation From my home I traveled far I drove in my stolen car When it broke down, I kissed the ground 'Cause I don't kiss when you're around I don't find that I have been The portrait of an only son If that's the case, then who could tell Where my story had begun? Cause it's the state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, the state of the nation That's causing deprivation Oh, the state of the nation That's causing deprivation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation State of the nation Even now, I'm all alone Behind a wall that's made of stone I think about where we have been And all the sights that could be seen I know it all could be worthwhile If only I could force a smile Now we turn our backs to the sea The shame of a nation we'll never be Cause it's the state of the nation That's holding our salvation Yes, it's the state of the nation That's holding our salvation Oh, the state of the nation Is causing deprivation Yes, the state of the nation
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New Order releases charity t-shirt featuring 'Blue Monday' lyrics and synth design, with proceeds supporting mental health organization CALM.
In addition to the single, The National have released an actual New Order t-shirt alongside the iconic Manchester band to accompany the release.
The festival is set to take place in Manchester from 11th to 14th October.
The shirt, designed by Factory Records graphic designer Peter Saville and based on the iconic 1983 track of the same name, is available to pre-order from today and until February 17th with 100% of proceeds going to the charity.