The Passions, ‘I’m in Love with a German Film Star’ (1981)
It’s not exactly underexposed but this track belongs on virtually any female-led playlist of the era by virtue of being one of the most ravishing pop songs in any genre. Gentle, breathy vocals by Barbara Gogan coast dreamily on waves of glistening guitar work by Clive Timperley, late of the London pub rockers the 101’ers, which also featured the Clash’s Joe Strummer. The song is reportedly about her crush on a Clash roadie. Also worth hearing or seeing on YouTube: Go Home Productions’ Filmstar Rockin.