“Blue Monday” is a 1983 song by the English group New Order that influenced generations of pop and dance music – essentially dance music for punk rockers. It is the biggest selling 12-inches vinyl of all time. Our previous post explored its origin, and in this post, we shared a slightly updated 1988 version by the band and a few remodels by others.
Blue Monday ’88 by New Order
Having a highly recognizable and consistent beat throughout the song, it could have been challenging to reimagine Blue Monday in a different style. However, Nouvelle Vague successfully accomplished this with their 2006 Bossa Nova version.
Blue Monday by Nouvelle Vague – a version that is catchy and refreshing, without the electronic beat.
Blue Monday by Moguai, Tim Hox, Lionshead – an updated 2020 dance version for the Gen-Zs.
Blue Monday by Flunk – a version in the style of a folks song.
Blue Monday by Ryan Adams – an acoustic version.
Blue Monday by DE SOFFER – a disco version.
Blue Monday by Orgy – another take on the basic structure.
Can’t Get Blue Monday Out of My Head by Kylie Minogue – a cheeky version that marries her own hit with the original.
If you are curious about the origin of this timeless hit, don’t miss Part 1.
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