Stranger in Town
Toto
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I remember it was late one night In the middle of a dream Woke up in a pool of sweat Thought I heard a scream Ran over to the window sill Stuck my head out for a peek Dressed in black was a man I didn't recognise Running down my back street My heart skipped a beat [Chorus x2] You better watch out, there's a stranger in town You better watch out when he comes around Don't make a sound The morning paper and the head-lines read:Danger to the queen Buckingham Palace better tighten things up The son of a bitch is mean. Vendors on the corner just doin' their job Acting like nothing's new Scotland Yard's still looking for him But he doesn't leave A single clue [Chorus x2] You better watch out Who's this man who fell out of the sky? What's he done and where's he live? How can a man who's a criminal be a hero to the kids? The old couple swear that the Riper's back They say it's him all right. The young girl says it's Jesus and he won't be back again Tonight I wonder who's right ? [Chorus] You better watch out
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Written by: DAVID PAICH, JEFF PORCARO
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Stranger in Town" was released as part of Toto's album "Isolation" in 1984.
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Hit SongThe song was a top 30 hit in different parts of the world including the United States, Netherlands, and Belgium.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stranger in Town" was one of the first to feature a storyline and characters, symbolizing a turning point in the evolution of music videos.
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Features a Guest MusicianThe song includes a keyboard solo from Steve Porcaro, a guest musician who helped define some of Toto's biggest hits.
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Band Transformations"Stranger in Town" came at a time of change for the band, with new members being introduced and others leaving after the band's previous album.
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Album PerformanceThough the album, "Isolation", didn't do as well as previous albums, "Stranger in Town" was still able to make an impact on the charts.
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Inspired by Film NoirThe music video for the song was inspired by old detective movies, reflecting the dark and suspenseful lyrics of the song.
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Song ThemeThe song itself talks about a "stranger in town" who is actually an alien who unknowingly lands in the middle of a mob war; symbolically it was reflecting the band's dislocation in the music scene at that time.
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Genre Classification"Stranger in Town" exemplifies Toto's genre-bending approach to songwriting, blending elements of rock, pop, and even jazz.
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David Paich and Jeff Porcaro's CompositionThe song was written by keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro, who were founding members of Toto.
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Notable PerformancesToto has included "Stranger in Town" in numerous live performances, signaling its enduring popularity among fans.
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