Stormtrooper in Drag
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"Take that smile off your face, wipe that tear from your eye, don't say you're sorry for me". For this episode, we look back at Paul Gardiner's solo single 'Stormtrooper in Drag', co-written with Gary Numan and with Gary on lead vocals. The underrated track about drug use and loneliness showcased the lost potential of the late Paul Gardiner, and gave Numan fans a look at what was to come on the Dance album, as well as some fresh music after his farewell concerts in 1981. I look back at Paul's other tracks, Gary's reaction to his death aged just 25, the song's cover versions and lyrics meaning. Please get in touch on YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, or email at [email protected].
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