"Talking Loud and Clear" is a song by British

United Kingdom

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 band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England...

 released as the second single taken from their 1984 album, Junk Culture

Junk Culture (album)

Junk Culture is the fifth album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1984. It is most noteworthy for being the last OMD album to receive acclaim in the UK.The cover artwork was designed by Peter Saville....

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The song was edited for its 7" single release, clocking at 3:53.

B-side

The B-side, Julia's Song, is a different version from the one found on their first album Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (album)

-U.S. release :The U.S. version, released in 1981, collects material from the first two OMD albums, but retains the sleeve-art of the debut LP. -Remastered CD release with bonus tracks:Virgin / DIDCDR2 -Notes:...

. This is a reworked version with the Weir Brothers adding brass to the song, which was recorded in Belgium.

Track listing

7" and 7" Picture Disc

1. "Talking Loud and Clear" - 3:53
2. "Julia's Song" - 4:17

12"

1. "Talking Loud and Clear (Extended Version)" - 8:50
2. "Julia's Song (Extended Version)" - 8:33

Chart performance

Chart (1984)	Peak position
German Singles Chart	18
Irish Singles Chart	9
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	11