Locomotion (OMD song)

Locomotion (OMD song)

Infobox Single
Name = Locomotion


Artist = Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Album = Junk Culture
A-side =
B-side = "Her Body in My Soul" "The Avenue"
Released = Start date|1984|4|2
Format = 7", 12", 3" CD single
Recorded = Air Studios, Montserrat
Genre =
Length = 3:53
Label = Virgin
Writer = Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Producer = Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Brian Tench
Certification =
Last single = "Telegraph" (1983)
This single = "Locomotion" (1984)
Next single = "Talking Loud and Clear" (1984)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Upper caption = Shaped picture disc
Type = single


Lower caption = 7" picture disc

"Locomotion" is a hit single recorded and released by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and is also the first single taken from their 1984 album, "Junk Culture".

Even though the song is thought to be about the single and dance The Loco-Motion, and the single cover hints at it, the song is actually about real "locomotives", as on the video, the duo are seen riding on one.

Although critics didn't like the group's new, more commercial sound, this single is one of their greatest successes, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and in The Netherlands.

Chart performance

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