Sleepwalk (song)

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This article is about the Ultravox song. For the Santo & Johnny instrumental, see Sleep Walk (song). For other uses, see Sleepwalker (disambiguation).

“Sleepwalk”
Single by Ultravox from the album Vienna
B-side	"Waiting"
Released	June 16, 1980
Format	7" single
Recorded	1980
Genre	New Romantic, Electronic
Length	03:10
Label	Chrysalis CHS 2241
Writer(s)	Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Warren Cann, Billy Currie
Producer	Conny Plank, Ultravox
Ultravox singles chronology
"Quiet Men" (1978) "Sleepwalk" (1980) "Passing Strangers" (1981)

"Sleepwalk" is Ultravox's first single from the band's fourth album, and the first with Midge Ure as frontman, released by Chrysalis Records on June 16, 1980.

The song was primarily used to achieve a record contract with Chrysalis in 1980 after the band were sacked from their previous label, Island Records. Compared to previous singles with John Foxx, it was moderately successful in the UK charts, peaking at #29 and paving the way for future success with "Vienna" a few months later. There was no official music video produced for the single.

The single's B-side, "Waiting" is a more solemn, bass-laden affair in comparison to the frenzied synth work of the A-side. It now appears on the CD re-issue of Vienna as a bonus track, as well as various other Ultravox compilations.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Sleepwalk" – 3:10
2. "Waiting" – 3:51

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