| "Passing Strangers" | ||||
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| Single by Ultravox | ||||
| from the album Vienna | ||||
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| Released | 15 October 1980 | |||
| Recorded | February 1980 at RAK Studios | |||
| Genre | Post-punk, electronic, new wave | |||
| Length | 3:48 | |||
| Label | Chrysalis Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie, Midge Ure | |||
| Producer(s) | Ultravox and Conny Plank | |||
| Ultravox singles chronology | ||||
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"Passing Strangers" is Ultravox's second single from the band's first album with Midge Ure, released on Chrysalis Records on 15 October 1980.
A fast-paced guitar track recalling early John Foxx-era Ultravox, Passing Strangers ultimately failed to live up to the top 30 success of its predecessor Sleepwalk. It stalled at #57 in the UK charts despite having a music video (directed by Russell Mulcahy and featuring Barbie Wilde and Tok from Tik & Tok) and release on 12" format alongside the regular 7", both of which Sleepwalk lacked.
The single contains two live b-sides; "Face To Face", an original Ultravox track that was never recorded in studio, and a live cover of the Brian Eno song "King's Lead Hat".
Track listing
7" version
- "Passing Strangers" – 3:48
- "Face to Face (Live 16 Aug 80 at St. Albans City Hall)" – 6:04
12" version
- "Passing Strangers" – 3:48
- "Face to Face (Live 16 Aug 80 at St. Albans City Hall)" – 6:04
- "King's Lead Hat (Live 17 Aug 80 at Lyceum)" – 4:06
External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics