“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.
Atomic Monday by Blondie (Parralox remix)
If you are curious about the origin of this timeless hit, don’t miss Part 1.