Strangers When We Meet (The Smithereens song)

"Strangers When We Meet"
Single by The Smithereens
from the album Especially for You
B-side	"The Seeker"
Released	1986
Format	7", 12"
Recorded	The Record Plant, New York City
Genre	Power pop, alternative rock
Length	3:35
Label	Enigma
Writer(s)	Pat DiNizio
Producer(s)	Pat DiNizio, Don Dixon
The Smithereens singles chronology
"Behind the Wall of Sleep" (1986) "Strangers When We Meet" (1986) "Only a Memory" (1988)
Especially for You track listing "Strangers When We Meet" (1) "Listen to Me Girl" (2)

"Strangers When We Meet" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the fourth single released in support of their debut album Especially for You.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Pat DiNizio, except where noted.

UK 7" single (Enig 3)

1. "Strangers When We Meet" – 3:35
2. "The Seeker" (Pete Townshend) – 3:08

UK 12" single (Enig 31)

1. "Strangers When We Meet" – 3:35
2. "The Seeker" (Pete Townshend) – 3:08
3. "Hang Ten High" – 2:14

Charts

Chart (1987)	Peak position
UK Indie Chart[1]	21

References

1. ↑ Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980-1989. Cherry Red Books. Retrieved September 17, 2014.

External links

• "Strangers When We Meet" at Discogs (list of releases)