Quiet Men
Ultravox
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Waiting, we were waiting As the traffic moved through all our hearts and our heads But things were different then For the quiet men Shifting, things were shifting Through the walls and hall, there were no walls at all For the quiet friends Of the quiet men Oh, the quiet men Oh, the quiet men Springtime, there was sunshine Through the window panes, down all the English lanes Where they walked again The quiet men Talking, they were talking Of the times to come, and all the time that's gone And they smiled again The quiet men Oh, the quiet men Oh, the quiet men Listening, they were listening As the season changed and all the reasons changed And people came and went By the quiet men Walking, they were walking Through the rainy days, looking at all the faces But no-one ever noticed them The quiet men Oh Oh, the quiet men Oh, the quiet men Oh, the quiet men Oh, the quiet men
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALLEN, DENNIS LEIGH, WILLIAM CURRIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Quiet Men" is a song by British new wave band, Ultravox, initially released as a single in 1978.
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Album Details"Quiet Men" was also featured on the band's third studio album, "Systems of Romance", which was released in September 1978.
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Band Line-UpDuring the recording of "Quiet Men," the band comprised of John Foxx on vocals, Chris Cross on bass guitar, Warren Cann on drums, and Billy Currie on viola, violin, and keyboards.
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Music StyleThe song showcases the band’s transition from punk influences to a more electronic and synth-driven sound.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Quiet Men" didn’t reach the top 40 of the British charts, it has become a fan-favorite song over time, representing a pivotal shift in Ultravox’s musical direction.
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Version ReleaseThe song exists in a few versions, with the version for the "Systems of Romance" album being a completely re-recorded one, and a 12" extended version was also produced.
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Producer Credits"Quiet Men" was produced by the renowned producer Conny Plank, who was instrumental in shaping the sound of many successful synth-pop acts, including Kraftwerk, Eurythmics, and Devo.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of "Quiet Men" explore introspective themes, synonymous with the band's new styling and sound transition at the time.
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LegacyThe song influences can be seen in the music of several later synth-pop and new wave acts, which shows Ultravox’s significant contribution to the genre.
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Post-releaseFollowing the release of "Quiet Men" and "Systems of Romance" both of which did not fare well commercially during their initial release, Foxx left the band and was replaced by Midge Ure. The band then gained significant commercial success in the 1980s.
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