Peter Hook opens up on recording World In Motion and his classic Gazza encounter

New Order released World In Motion, the greatest-ever football song on May 21, 1990. 

Featuring trademark New Order synths, a Balearic beat and an iconic turn on the mic from John Barnes, the song was a breath of fresh air from the usual bland pre-tournament songs that featured a room full of tuneless footballers droning on. 

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