Passing Strangers
Ultravox
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We were so young, we were too vain. Dance in the dark, sing in the rain. Time on our hands, hope in our hearts. We were talking, passing strangers. Moments caught across an empty room. Wasted whispers, faded secrets. Quickly passes, time goes, time goes by too soon. We stood alone, silent and proud. Moments unknown, lost in a crowd. Running through memories like thieves in the night. Clutching emotions, holding too tight. Hold turns to dust, shattered by light. We were talking, passing strangers. Moments caught across an empty room. Wasted whispers, faded secrets. Quickly passes, time goes, time goes by too soon We were talking, passing strangers. Moments caught across an empty room. Wasted whispers, faded secrets. Quickly passes, time goes, time goes by too soon We were talking, passing strangers. Moments caught across an empty room. Wasted whispers, faded secrets. Quickly passes, time goes, time goes by too soon
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALLEN, MIDGE URE, WARREN REGINALD CANN, WILLIAM CURRIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Passing Strangers" was originally released on 15th October 1980.
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AlbumThe song is from Ultravox's sixth studio album, "Vienna," which is considered one of the most influential New Wave albums.
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Band MembersThis track was the first Ultravox's single featuring Midge Ure, who took over as lead vocalist after John Foxx left the band.
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Peak Chart PositionIn the United Kingdom, "Passing Strangers" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music GenreIt is defined by its synths and electronic music elements, typical of the new wave genre Ultravox was associated with.
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Unique Music VideoIts music video, which is shot in black and white, helped enhance the song's popularity due to its unique artistic appeal.
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Song WritingThe song was written and composed by all band members; Midge Ure, Billy Currie, Chris Cross, and Warren Cann.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song depict the fleeting nature of relationships and our inability to truly know people we cross paths with – hence the title 'Passing Strangers.'
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Live PerformancesEven though the song was a huge hit in the early '80s, "Passing Strangers" is seldom performed live in Ultravox concerts.
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RemixesOver the years, the song has been subject to several remixes, notable among them being the remaster included in the "Vienna" album's definitive edition in 2008.
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Volume Fade-OutThe song ends with a volume fade-out, which was a popular technique in the 1980s.
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Successful Producer"Passing Strangers" was produced by german producer and musician Conny Plank, who was known for his work with various prominent electronic bands of the time.
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InstrumentsBesides common band instruments, the song also incorporated the use of a synthesizer, which was a trending instrument during the 1980s new wave era.
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