In 1990 in what has been described “as the last straw for Joy Division fans” having been contacted by the Football Association Press Officer at the time, David Bloomfield via Tony Wilson Football Association Press Officer at the time, David Bloomfield via Tony Wilson- New Order agreed to record that year’s Football World Anthem – it was titled World In Motion.
Comedian, Lily and Alfie’s dad, Kieth Allen co-wrote and co-performed the lyrics for the song. He had initially wanted to call it E is for England in a not so veiled drug reference but that was vetoed by the Football Association.
World In Motion was the last release by New Order on Factory Records.
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