"Soul Passing Through Soul" is a song by British singer Toyah Willcox, released as the second single from her album Minx in 1985 by Portrait Records.
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| Single by Toyah | ||||
| from the album Minx | ||||
| B-side | "All in a Rage" | |||
| Released | June 1985 | |||
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| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Portrait | |||
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| Producer(s) | Christopher Neil | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Soul Passing Through Soul" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song was written by Toyah Willcox and Michael St James, and produced by Christopher Neil. The backing instrumentation of the track mirrors the riff of David Bowie's "'Heroes'" which was performed by Toyah's future husband, Robert Fripp. Released in June 1985, the single failed to enter the UK Top 40, peaking at number 57. It spent three weeks on the UK Singles Chart.[1] The single B-side, "All in a Rage", was also taken from Minx. The extended mix which features on the 12" vinyl was added to the 2005 CD reissue of Minx.[2] The cover photograph was taken by Terence Donovan and pictures Toyah wearing a fiberglass bodice previously sported by Grace Jones.[3]
Music video
editThe music video for the song was directed by Jay Williams and pictures Toyah and dancers performing dance routines based on Buddhist prayers and tai chi.[4]
Track listing
edit- 7" single
- A. "Soul Passing Through Soul" (Toyah Willcox, Michael St James) – 3:52
- B. "All in a Rage" (Willcox, Joel Bogen) – 3:28
- 12" single
- A. "Soul Passing Through Soul" (Extended Mix) (Willcox, St James) – 4:48
- B1. "Soul Passing Through Soul" (Willcox, St James) – 3:50
- B2. "All in a Rage" (Willcox, Bogen) – 3:28
Personnel
edit- Toyah Willcox – vocals, backing vocals
- Michael St James – backing vocals
- Christopher Neil – backing vocals
- Andy Brown – bass
- Peter Van Hooke – drums
- Al Hodge – guitar
- Ian Wherry – keyboards
- Frank Ricotti – percussion
- Ray Beavis – saxophone
- John Earle – saxophone
Charts
edit| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] | 57 |
References
edit- ^ "Toyah | full Official Chart History". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Toyah - Minx ...Plus". Discogs.com. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Toyah At Home: Season 2 Episode 14". YouTube. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Videos - Soul Passing Through Soul Screen Captures". toyah.net. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100: 30 June 1985 - 06 July 1985". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 August 2021.