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'"Passing Strangers"' is Ultravox's second single from 'Vienna', 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.Ultravox Rare 1 CD sleeve notes. Chrysalis Records 1993

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". "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.

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

References



Category:1980 singles

Category:Electronic songs

Category:Ultravox songs

Category:Songs written by Midge Ure

Category:Songs written by Warren Cann

Category:Songs written by Chris Cross

Category:Songs written by Billy Currie

Category:1980 songs

Category:Chrysalis Records singles


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