19 (song) recorded in French, Spanish, German and Japanese. The song received the Ivor Novello award for Best-selling single of 1985. The song's English-language release came in three different 12" versions - "Extended Version", "Destruction Mix" and "The Final Story", all with an alternative cover design. Hardcastle was inspired to create the song after watching "Vietnam Requiem", and comparing his own life at 19 to those of the soldiers featured: "...what struck me was how young the soldiers were: the documentary said their average age was 19. I was out having fun in pubs and clubs when I was 19, not being
Secret (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song) Tribute to OMD". The hit Canadian teen drama "", which was known for naming episodes in its early seasons after '80s hit songs, named a two-part episode after this song. It was also featured in the 2014 film "The Skeleton Twins". Secret (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song) "Secret" is a song by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as a single from their 1985 album "Crush". Paul Humphreys sings lead vocals on the track. It became their second US "Billboard" Hot 100 entry, peaking at number 63, and also made number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. The song