Soft Cell perform "Torch" (released as a stan-alone-single in 1982) on Top Of The Pops Christmas special: December 24, 1982 - In memory of Dave Ball, THE Dave Ball, half of the brilliant duo Soft Cell [R.I.P.] May 3, 1959 - October 22, 2025 #softcell #torch #daveball #marcalmond #newwave #synthpop #newromantics #alternativeindie #80smusic | Efrat Ben-Yoseph

On this date in 1982, SOFT CELL were on Top Of The Pops performing TORCH, (May 27th, 1982). The slow arc of the haunting TORCH fused all the classic Soft Cell signatures: the intolerable ennui of existence, the fragility and hostility within relationships, the uncharted navigation we make across life’s stormy seas. It’s sophisticated arrangement was recognised by the record buying public and would rise to #2 in the UK charts, becoming the band’s fourth consecutive top five single; yet, it’s ofte

On this date in 1982, SOFT CELL were on Top Of The Pops performing TORCH, (May 27th, 1982). The slow arc of the haunting TORCH fused all the classic Soft Cell signatures: the intolerable ennui of existence, the fragility and hostility within relationships, the uncharted navigation we make across life’s stormy seas. It’s sophisticated arrangement was recognised by the record buying public and would rise to #2 in the UK charts, becoming the band’s fourth consecutive top five single; yet, it’s ofte

Soft Cell perform "Torch" on Top Of The Pops in 1982 (Released as a stand-alone-single in 1982 by the brilliant duo) - In memory of Dave Ball: May 3, 1959 - October 22, 2025 ~Rest In Peace~ #softcell #torch #marcalmond #daveball #synthpop #newwave #alternativeindie #newromantics #80smusic | Efrat Ben-Yoseph