Foreign Affair
Mike Oldfield
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Written by: MAGGIE REILLY, MICHAEL GORDON OLDFIELD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Song Identification"Foreign Affair" is a song co-written and performed by British musician Mike Oldfield and Scottish singer Maggie Reilly.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album entitled "Crises," which was the 8th record album released by Mike Oldfield.
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Release InfoThe album, featuring "Foreign Affair," was released in 1983.
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Type of Music"Foreign Affair" is usually classified under the genres of Progressive rock and New-age music.
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Recurring CollaborationThis wasn't the only instance of collaboration between Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly. They had previously worked together on Oldfield's hit single "Moonlight Shadow."
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Song LengthThe track "Foreign Affair" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Foreign Affair" wasn't released as a single, the album "Crises" achieved considerable success, reaching No. 6 in the UK album charts.
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Lyrics InputThe lyrics of "Foreign Affair" were written by Maggie Reilly, with music also by Mike Oldfield.
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Production CreditLike the rest of the album "Crises," "Foreign Affair" was produced by Simon Phillips and Mike Oldfield himself.
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Live Performances"Foreign Affair" was rarely performed live by Oldfield during his concerts, making it one of his lesser-known songs.
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Maggie Reilly’s SuccessDespite not being released as singles, songs like "Foreign Affair" contributed to Reilly's recognition as a musician and collaborator, leading her to a successful solo career after working with Oldfield.
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Interesting FactWhile the album "Crises" is well known for its long instrumental title track, "Foreign Affair" contributed to the lyrical portion of the album. This balance signifies Oldfield's versatility and openness to collaboration.
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Music Innovation"Foreign Affair," along with other tracks in the album, is a display of Oldfield's ability to blend rock with electronic music, creating a unique, ambient sound.
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Variance in SoundCompared to others in the album, "Foreign Affair" has a slower tempo and softer vocals, highlighting Maggie Reilly's soothing voice.
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