The Passions

The Passions

They were a British band which formed in 1978, and disbanded in 1983. They were one-hit wonders and you might know them from their magical song, "I'm in Love with a German Film Star" which was released in early 1981. Based in Shepherds Bush, west London, The Passions' music was grounded mainly in Barbara Gogan's voice, and Clive Timperley's delicate echoplex guitar work.

Michael and Miranda, the band's debut album was released in 1980.Singles "Hunted", and "Swimmer" followed, and then their major charting song, "I'm in Love with a German Film Star" (It has also been covered by Foo Fighters, Kish Mauve, Sunscreem, Dubstar (I will write about this band at some point) and Chris Whitley.). The band's second album, 30,000 Feet Over China, was released in August 1981. It included previously released A-sides and several brand new recordings.

Clive Timperley left the band in Verona in December 1981, during the Italian leg of their prophetically named "Tour Till We Crack" tour, as a result of "serious political differences". So once again politics destroys something good, thanks.. thanks a lot..

Armstrong and Smith took part in the recording of the band's third album, Sanctuary, which appeared in the autumn of 1982, but they dissolved for good in the summer of 1983, after playing their last show at London's Marquee Club on 12 August that year.

Keep dreaming guys.