"Everything Counts" by Depeche Mode

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Woke Up with it in My Head Song for Friday, November 13, 2020: “Everything Counts” by Depeche Mode.

Depeche Mode - "Everything Counts" (Official Video) directed by Clive RichardsonOriginal song from the 'Construction Time Again' album (Sire/Mute Records - 1...

Maybe the relevance of the line, “The grabbing hands, they grab all they can” caused this song to embed in my brain and greet me when I opened my eyes.” Maybe it was the xylophone, the melodica, or the shawm. Gotta’ give Depeche Mode extra points for using unique instruments.

Released in 1983, the song made it to number six in the UK and number 17 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.