Eyes of a Stranger (song)

"Eyes of a Stranger" is a song by progressive metal band Queensrÿche appearing on their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime. It is the last song on Operation Mindcrime, summarizing the story in the album. It has also been featured on two of their compilations, Greatest Hits and Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensrÿche.

"Eyes of a Stranger"
Single by Queensrÿche
from the album Operation: Mindcrime
Released	1988
Recorded	1987–1988
Studio	Kajem/Victory Studios in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, USA
Genre	Progressive metal[1]
Length	6:38
Label	EMI
Songwriter(s)	Chris DeGarmo Geoff Tate
Producer(s)	Peter Collins
Queensrÿche singles chronology
"Breaking the Silence" (1988) "Eyes of a Stranger" (1988) "Revolution Calling" (1988)
Audio sample
"Eyes of a Stranger" file help

For the Payolas (Vancouver, Canada '80s rock band) song of the same name, see No Stranger to Danger (Payolas album).

Known as a fan favorite, the group has played the song often live, doing so over a thousand times as of April 2016, and the track is the band's number one most played song in its setlist history.[2] It was recorded in the key of E minor, with a short interlude in F# minor near the beginning.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Eyes of a Stranger" (radio edit)	5:15
2.	"Take Hold of the Flame"	4:58
3.	"Queen of the Reich"	4:22
4.	"Prophecy"	3:59

Charts

Chart (1988)	Peak position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[3]	35
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4]	59

Personnel

• Geoff Tate – lead vocals, keyboards
• Chris DeGarmo – lead guitar
• Michael Wilton – rhythm guitar
• Eddie Jackson – bass
• Scott Rockenfield – drums

References

1. Huey, Steve. "Operation: Mindcrime - Queensrÿche". AllMusic. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
2. "Queensrÿche Tour statistics - songs played total". setlist.fm. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
3. "Queensrÿche Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
4. "Queensryche: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 5, 2016.