album · March 30, 1983

Man in the Mirror (Special dance mix)

Passport

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dance-popsynth-popr&b

This 1983 special dance mix of "Man in the Mirror" highlights Passport's pivot towards a more accessible, synth-heavy R&B sound, a notable departure from their earlier jazz-fusion work.

• The single was released on WM Germany in 1983.
• The track features a prominent synthesizer melody and a driving dance beat characteristic of early 1980s pop music.
• This release showcases Passport's adaptation to contemporary electronic music trends.

Passport was a German jazz-rock band founded in 1971 by Klaus Doldinger. By 1983, they had moved further into the pop and R&B realms, releasing a string of albums that found commercial success in Germany and beyond.