Soul Passing Through Soul Explained

Soul Passing Through Soul
Cover:	Toyah-Soul_Passing_Through_Soul_7"_cover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Toyah
Album:	Minx
B-Side:	All in a Rage
Released:	June 1985
Length:	3:52
Label:	Portrait
Producer:	Christopher Neil
Prev Title:	Don't Fall in Love (I Said)
Prev Year:	1985
Next Title:	World in Action
Next Year:	1985

"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.

Background

The 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Toyah - Minx ...Plus . Discogs.com . 2017-04-29.
2. Web site: Toyah At Home: Season 2 Episode 14 . 2021-04-10 . . 2021-07-10.
3. Web site: Videos - Soul Passing Through Soul Screen Captures. 2021-08-05. toyah.net.
4. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100: 30 June 1985 - 06 July 1985 . . 2021-08-05.
5. Web site: Toyah | full Official Chart History |publisher=www.officialcharts.com |accessdate=2017-04-29}} 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.[1] The cover photograph was taken by Terence Donovan] and pictures Toyah wearing a fiberglass bodice previously sported by Grace Jones.^[2]

   Music video

   The 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.^[3]

   Track listing

   • 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

   • 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

   External links

   • Lyrics of this song at Genius
   • The official Toyah website

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