Gary Numan - Stormtrooper in Drag

[ElectroFreakshow]

This right here is tied for my number one favorite song of all time with The Clash - Lost In The Supermarket. I can't decide between them. :)

[leonakita]

what a great riff

[TheFrenchEngineer1]

A CLASSIC!!!

[djmusicjac]

this one is new wave post punk beat could do with more drumsticks though to add effect of post punk

[chemicalBR0]

superb track...

gardiner was a brilliant bassist.

[Thecuregalore94]

LOL when I first saw this video recommended as 'Stormtrooper in drag', I thought it was someone describing Gary Numan xD

[Numaness]

Yes what a waste of talent me thinks. I was lucky to meet Mr Gardiner Tubeway Army and Gary Numan in 1980. He was a gent.

[JarrodCook93]

@Numaness Lucky Bastard

[howardmarriott]

I still cry. I loved you Mr Bass :(

[garynumanfanforever]

Paul Gardiner you will always be in every numanoids hearts you were genius along with Gary - RIP

[dixgun]

Written by bassist Paul Gardiner (RIP).

[jeffiegirl]

I have this single but it wasn't released a Gary Numan single was released in Gary's name

[chemicalBR0]

@jeffiegirl

I'm sure it was released as Paul Gardiner.

numans name only appeared on the back of the sleeve if i remember correct.

my brother would know for sure he's a total numanoid

[postyesterdayman]

@chemicalBR0 It was rel,eased under Paul's band's name, Dramatis, I believe

[chemicalBR0]

@postyesterdayman

gardiner wasn't even in dramatis

they were Chris payne, Rrussell bell, Cedric Sharpley and Denis haines,

[soundmanhaven1]

great song very diffrent from what he normal does,,,,

[80metamatic]

I have this and it is a classic song

[djmixnmagic]

I have the St. Etienne cover and have never heard the original until now. Can anyone tell me what this song means? I looked up the lyrics and can only guess it has something to do with drug addiction.

[irishcowboy42]

@djmixnmagic ... Yep you are quite my friend it was about drugs, Paul Gardiner who wrote the song was Gary Numans bass player during the early years and this song turned out to be prophetic in that he died from a drug overdose not long after this song was recorded. Very sad really...

[orbitxxx1]

i am looking for a Stormtrooper in Drag 12" will offer very very good money or trade mega rare numan items i have. Some are one off's.

[MsJude67]

I think I may have one - will have a look and let you know

[orbitxxx1]

Thanks for replying, hope to hear from you soon,

Cheers,

Orbit

[robinsena123]

ahhh so awesome. numan is delish.

[booksforsaleATebid]

A great track. Was never destined for chart bigness though.

[MrBigmatt66]

This song was done around "Dance" Lp. Did 2 songs with Paul this was only as a single the other,Night Talk was on the Dance album 2 really great trax. I always thought this should've made it on Dance too.Shame Mr Gardener had a sad demise fuelled by heroin and was apparently found on a park bench after an overdose. Original member of T/Army & Numan's best friend.

Stormtrooper was on a few greatest hits cd's! It's deep and dark ...perfect!

[perhapssomeother]

stop it

[MobiusBandwidth]

this was written by the late Paul Gardiner, recorded around the time of Dance, Gary did the vox as a favour, it was released as a 45 7" (which I have on vinyl) RIP Paul, a great and intersting bassist.

[MrRik2]

And 12". I have both :)

[orbitxxx1]

Hi MrRik2,

Having chased such an elusive item, i wondered if you would like to trade or sell your 12" Trooper. Would offer you £2k.

If interested i would love to hear from you,

Regards

RV

[MrRik2]

Wow, very generous offer but I'm afraid I'm hanging on to it. Sorry.

[orbitxxx1]

thanks for responding, keep me in mind if you ever change your mind,

cheers,

rv

[orbitxxx1]

Hi MrRik,

sorry to bother you again but wondered if you would consider an ofeer of £5k for your trooper 12"

cheers matey

[MrRik2]

Hehe. That would be silly money. I'm sure you can find another for less than that!

[orbitxxx1]

trying to find one mate but too elusive, where did you get yours

[MrRik2]

At a record fair in Sheffield years ago. At the end of the 80s when he couldn't get arrested so it was a good price.

[orbitxxx1]

so for 5k , cant you be tempted, i have some fab numan stuff if you fancy part trade and money.

[MrRik2]

Alas, even if I was, it's boxed up and in storage back in the UK. And who KNOWS when I'll be back there? :)

[orbitxxx1]

thanks anyway, if you ever get it and fancy $10000 please get in touch.

cheers

[orbitxxx1]

sorry to pester you mate but if you could bring yourself to part with something you dont even see and its not much to look at i could give you $10000 for it, i certainly couldnt get any more but hope you think its a lot of money. it would complete my collection and make a numan fan very happy. hope to hear from you pal,

cheers.

[MrRik2]

Sorry, chap. I really don't want to part with it. All the best in your continued search, though!

[orbitxxx1]

cheers anyway

[starcharmoon]

thanks for the info

[starcharmoon]

Great song, does any one know what CD it's from

[skylark68]

It's from "Dance" - 1981

[MrRik2]

It is NOT from Dance - 1981. It is one of the extra tracks on the CD reissue because it was recorded around the same time. It was not on the original release.

[KingStevoPunk]

it's also on Gary Numan Tubeway Army Premier Hits

[donredguitar]

Great song.

[Ilikenuman]

i think his vocals in this are a little screechy, but its still a good song.

[lisaemberton]

Sad loss .

Numa.66.

[fortieschic]

Fantastic tune..one of his best

[modsleix6]

R.I.P Paul Gardiner... Gary Numan rules...

[nigelartist]

i know

[jakejasmine]

This song sends shivers down my spine! Awesome track. Linda x

[scala20]

Was a fan Of Gary's since 79 and still think this is the best (and most under-rated) track of his career...

[virginiaxvita]

Oh how I love him!!!!

[chasman19651888]

ah the memories ,long time since i heard this

[neilb13]

Fantastic, video's a bit boring though.

[AndrewTSq]

saint etiennes cover of this brilliant song is fab aswell!. love this one :)

[Barthek]

I agree... both versions are awesome.

[NuMaNSound]

beatiful song...this song is featured by gary numan but was created by Numan bass player Paul Gardiner this is the list of instruments Producers: Gary Numan Musicians: Paul Gardiner: Guitar, Keyboards (ARP Odyssey), Backing vocals Gary Numan: Vocals, Keyboards (ARP Odyssey), Bass, Guitar, Linn LM-1 ("Night Talk") John Webb: Drums ("Stormtrooper in Drag") Sean Lynch: Linn LM-1 ("Night Talk") By wikipedia Thanks for posting this lovely music

[bindlescreeper]

beautiful he wrote this with paul gardner

i think

[bindlescreeper]

yes

[panzeram]

love this song

[NostalgiaChick]

Still got my 7" vinyl of this! ;o) Thanks for posting it!!!

[jeannec1]

I kind of never really cared for this track, and the fact that Numan didn't even write it and gets loads of credit for it is kind of aggrevating.

[dougaldog2002]

Numan did in fact co-write this track with Paul Gardiner. He also produced the track and played keyboards & guitars. Although it really should be credited to Gardiner it has recently more than often been mis-credited to Numan. Having said that, I much prefer the Saint Etienne version.

[jeannec1]

I agree that numan shouldn't get so much credit for it, but oh well. And I didn't know anyone made a cover of this, I'd like to check that out.

[dougaldog2002]

It's available on their CD "Continental" or the Numan tribute CD "Random" (not Random II !)

[jeannec1]

Ha! Random 2, yeah that was bad. Thanks for the info!

[shepshepherd]

I love this track.

[replicas79]

???? one foto??

[slider28]

OH! Thought it was a Slide SHow! :(

[slider28]

Excellent!!!!!!!  Well Done!!!

[paul27061970]

Well done. Really appreciated. A big thanks.

[diehard99]

GREAT VIDEO!