Eyes of a Stranger (Payolas song)
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| "Eyes of a Stranger" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Payolas | |
| from the album No Stranger to Danger | |
| B-side | "Soldier" |
| Released | 1982 |
| Label | A&M |
| Songwriters | Bob Rock and Paul Hyde |
| Producer | Mick Ronson |
"Eyes of a Stranger" is a song by Payolas, written by Bob Rock and Paul Hyde and produced by Mick Ronson for the album No Stranger to Danger. It reached No. 4 on the Canadian RPM chart in August 1982. The song received a Juno award for Single of the Year.
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Charts[1] | 81 |
| Canadian RPM Singles Chart[2] | 4 |
| US Top Rock Tracks[3] | 22 |
Awards
Legacy
The song appeared on the multi-artist compilation album Oh What a Feeling: A Vital Collection of Canadian Music and on the Valley Girl movie soundtrack,[5][6] as well as on Between a Rock and a Hyde Place: The Best of Payola$.[7] It was additionally used in the Miami Vice Season 4 episode "Badge of Dishonor".[8]
Two cover versions of the song have included recordings by P.O.D. on The Warriors EP, Volume 2 and by Dirty Ghosts.[9][10] The Payolas' "Eyes of a Stranger" was included on The Georgia Straight's 2017 list of the best 50 songs to come out of Vancouver.[11]
