To Cut a Long Story Short

Name: To Cut a Long Story Short
Uploaded: 1980-01-01
Duration: 3 min 26 s
Description: Written by Gary Kemp, this debut single was released on 31 October 1980 and reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The band recorded it before being signed to a label, after generating buzz at London's exclusive Blitz nightclub. The low-budget music video featured the band in historical military outfits, a look they maintained for their Top of the Pops debut.

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1980 80s

Written by Gary Kemp, this debut single was released on 31 October 1980 and reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The band recorded it before being signed to a label, after generating buzz at London's exclusive Blitz nightclub. The low-budget music video featured the band in historical military outfits, a look they maintained for their Top of the Pops debut.