Ultravox -- "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (single version)" @SynthMusicWorld

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Classic 1980s synthpop from Ultravox, newly remastered for the expanded edition of The Collection.

“Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (Single Version)” is one of Ultravox’s most iconic tracks, blending dramatic synth lines, atmospheric production, and Midge Ure’s unmistakable vocal intensity. This newly remastered version, taken from the expanded edition of The Collection, brings sharper detail and depth to the song’s emotional, apocalyptic tone.

Released during Ultravox’s peak commercial era, the track captures the band’s signature fusion of electronic precision and cinematic storytelling. The single edit tightens the arrangement, highlighting its urgent rhythm and unforgettable chorus — a defining moment in early ’80s synthpop.

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Ultravox Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (single version)

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