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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Roisin O'Connor

Electronic duo OMD sold millions of records but ‘we were skint’

Andy McCluskey (L) and Paul Humphreys of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing in 2007 - (Getty)

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, the band behind hit songs such as “Enola Gay” and “If You Leave”, were permanently in debt despite their success.

The electronic pop band was formed in Merseyside in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys – their first gig was “a dare”, but today they are regarded as pioneers in their field.

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