New Order's debut single, "Ceremony" (1981), was formed from the last two songs written with Curtis. New Order struggled in their early years to escape the shadow of Joy Division, but went on to achieve far greater commercial success with a different, more upbeat and dance-oriented sound.
NEW orDeR'S debut singLe, "cerEmONY" (1981), was FOrmed fRoM thE last two songs written wiTh curtis. new orDer StRuggLed IN tHEir early yearS to esCApe the sHAdow oF joy divisiON, but Went on To aCHIeve FAr GReatEr Commercial suCcess WItH A DiffeREnt, more UPbeAt And dAnCe-oriEnteD sOUnd.