Strangers in the Night (UFO album)
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Strangers in the Night (originally issued with a sticker stating A Double Live Album) is a live album by British hard rock band UFO, first released in 1979 on the Chrysalis label. The original double LP album was recorded at shows in October 1978 at Chicago, Illinois, and Louisville, Kentucky, while UFO was on tour.
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Released | January 1979 (1979-01) | |||
Recorded | 13 and 18 October 1978 | |||
Venue | International Amphitheatre, Chicago; Louisville Gardens, Louisville; Record Plant Mobile Studio | |||
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Length | 69:13 | |||
Label | Chrysalis | |||
Producer | Ron Nevison | |||
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Singles from Strangers in the Night | ||||
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AllMusic | [3] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [4] |
Guitarist Michael Schenker left the band during the tour; this led to the band recruiting former bandmate and ex-Lone Star guitarist Paul Chapman. It has been rumoured that Schenker refused to record any overdubs for the album,[5] which would make this an accurate account of his live guitar work. When he has discussed the album, Schenker has spoken of disappointment with the chosen tracks, saying "there were better takes they could've used".[6]
Strangers in the Night peaked at No. 7 on the UK charts[7] and No. 42 on the US charts.[8] Some critics, and the fans marked it as one of the greatest live rock albums of all time.[3][9] Kerrang! magazine listed the album at No. 47 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time".[10] Slash, guitarist for Guns N' Roses, has stated that it is his favorite live album.[11] Founding UFO members Pete Way (bass) and Andy Parker (drums) both say it is their favorite UFO record.[12]
Two live EPs in 1979 also proved successful for the band. In February, "Doctor Doctor" (taken from the album), backed with "On with the Action" (recorded on the same 1978 US tour) and the studio cut "Try Me", reached No. 35 in the UK Singles Chart;[13] this was the first time the band had made the UK Top 40. "Shoot Shoot", backed with "Only You Can Rock Me" and "I'm a Loser", would make No. 48 in the UK in April.[14]
Some of the songs were recorded at a show on UFO's tour with Blue Öyster Cult.