Summary In 1980 the British band OMD released Enola Gay from their second album "Organisation". The synth-pop classic, which sold over 5 million copies worldwide, addressed the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay on 6th August 1945. It was written by OMD's vocalist and bass guitarist Andy McCluskey who joins us to talk about the song. Frequently labelled as "anti-war" we will find out what inspired Andy to write the song and what it means to him and to the fans 40 years later. What's fascinating is that the song is now referenced in class-rooms as an indicator of the public's perception of the use of the Atomic bomb to bring an end to WWII. Yet to others it is simply a highly catchy pop song.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Kevin Hymel Paul Woodadge Magali Desquesne Neil Barber
Genres : History War Documentary Talk-Show
Release date : Jan 5, 2021
Countries of origin : France
Official sites : Channel Official website Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
Production companies : WW2TV
Summary In 1980 the British band OMD released Enola Gay from their second album "Organisation". The synth-pop classic, which sold over 5 million copies worldwide, addressed the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay on 6th August 1945. It was written by OMD's vocalist and bass guitarist Andy McCluskey who joins us to talk about the song. Frequently labelled as "anti-war" we will find out what inspired Andy to write the song and what it means to him and to the fans 40 years later. What's fascinating is that the song is now referenced in class-rooms as an indicator of the public's perception of the use of the Atomic bomb to bring an end to WWII. Yet to others it is simply a highly catchy pop song.
Genres : History War Documentary Talk-Show
Release date : Jan 5, 2021
Countries of origin : France
Official sites : Channel Official website Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
Production companies : WW2TV
