known as "Temptation '87". This version is now one of New Order's best-known recordings, partly due to its appearance on the best-selling Trainspotting soundtrack; in the film the lyrics are sung by Diane while she's showering, heard very faintly in the background during breakfast not much later and again during the scene where Renton is locked in his room. Later, after five years of inactivity, another new version of "Temptation" was recorded by the band in 1998. This recording is similar to the earlier 1987 version, but omits the long intro and a portion of the lyric beginning "Bolts from above...". This did not represent an official rejection of these elements, as they were retained in live performances (such as that recorded at the 1998 Reading Festival and later issued on the Australian 60 Miles an Hour EP). Running at 4:08, this version is known as "Temptation '98" and eventually saw official release on the Retro boxset. "Temptation" also holds the record for the most played live song in their catalogue. A different mix of "Temptation" appeared on the soundtrack for the 1986 film Something Wild. That version clocks in at 3:30. The song can also be heard in the background of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (film). Remixes An updated remix of "Temptation" by CJ Bolland appears on some versions of the 1995 remix compilation The Rest of New Order. Another remix by Secret Machines was released as the b-side of the "Waiting For The Sirens' Call" single in September 2005. Meaning Introducing the song at a performance at the Zurich Volkshaus in 1984, Bernard Sumner told the audience, "This next song's called 'Temptation'. It's a story about long lost love." Availability Substance contains the 1987 re-recording. Singles contains the 7" version. The 2008 Collector's Edition of Movement contains the 7" and 12" version. The Factory Records: Communications 1978-92 boxset contains the 12" version. The 2019 Definitive Edition of Movement contains an alternate 7" mix. Charts References 1982 singles New Order (band) songs Songs written by Bernard Sumner Songs written by Peter Hook Songs written by Stephen Morris (musician) Songs written by Gillian Gilbert Factory Records singles 1981 songs UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles