"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. 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. The cover photograph was taken by Terence Donovan and pictures Toyah wearing a fiberglass bodice previously sported by Grace Jones.
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.
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
Charts Chart (1985) Peakposition UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 57
References
External links Lyrics of this song at Genius The official Toyah website