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Around that same period, the band New Order — formed in 1980 from the remaining members of Joy Division after its lead singer's suicide — was also experimenting with electronic sounds.

New Order's Bernard Sumner was at the forefront of 52nd Street's culture change.

The group was due to fly to New York to start work with producer Arthur Baker.

Gretton, always quick with ideas, arranged for Donald Johnson, Sumner and 52nd Street to experiment with the latest technology synths and sequencers and complete " Cool as Ice ," insisting though that the tune retain the 52nd Street vibe.