Passing Strangers
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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.[2] The video was shot in Beckton Gas Works, London.
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".[3] "Face to Face" was taken from a show in St Albans City Hall. The complete show was released on the 40th anniversary Vienna box-set 2020.[4]
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