Sylvia (Focus song) on the "Old Grey Whistle Test", along with a number of UK gigs in late 1972, has been crediting with exposing the band and helping the single reach number 4 in the UK Singles Chart. The programme's presenter, Bob Harris, is quoted as saying that the band's appearance was so well received by the audience that the pressing plant for the single was overwhelmed and only produced copies of "Sylvia" for the following week to cater for the demand. Dave Thompson, writing for AllMusic, said that aside from the studio recording, the band's best version of the song was the
The Passions (UK band) best known for his past work with Lene Lovich. Armstrong and Smith took part in the recording of the band's third album, "Sanctuary", produced by Mick Glossop. The first single, "Jump for Joy", was released 5 May, followed by the album and "Sanctuary" single on 18 September 1982. Stephen Wright, previously in the band Bim, then replaced Armstrong. The band toured Europe and the US, and appeared on "The Old Grey Whistle Test" on BBC 2, and "Whatever You Want" on Channel 4. The Passions dissolved for good in the middle of 1983, after playing their last show at London's