Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman: Stumblin' In Single (1978)

Chinnichap's Transatlantic Tango

Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman’s “Stumblin' In” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 3, 1978, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 285). Backed with “A Stranger With You,” this breezy glam-pop duet, written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, was a standalone single produced by Mike Chapman for Chinnichap. The A-side’s harmonious vocals, catchy melody, and romantic lyrics peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks and No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Issued in standard and clear vinyl editions, it’s a charming crossover hit from two glam icons.

Single Overview

A-Side: “Stumblin' In” (3:58, Nicky Chinn/Mike Chapman)

Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. A light-hearted pop-rock duet with Quatro and Norman trading verses about love’s missteps. Produced by Mike Chapman for Chinnichap.

B-Side: “A Stranger With You” (3:57, Nicky Chinn/Mike Chapman)

Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. A moody, mid-tempo rocker with shared vocals and a tale of fleeting connection. Produced by Mike Chapman for Chinnichap, it complemented the A-side’s warmth.

In 2023, Australian DJ Cyril produced a remix of the song, which gained viral popularity on TikTok. Notably, Bayern Munich's association football players featured the song in one of their TikTok videos. The remix charted in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, achieving the second spot in Germany and Austria. By 2025, it was extensively used in an advertising campaign for Subaru vehicles in Australia.

Chapman recounted, "Suzi was playing bass, and Chris was there with his arm round her, and they were singing into a mike, and I thought what a fantastic duet they’d make, because they looked so great together. The next day, I was in the studio with Suzi, and during a break, I came up with the line, 'Our love is alive'…I looked at Suzi and said 'What about this, with you and Chris? Wouldn’t it be great?' and she said it sounded fantastic."

(John Tobler and Stuart Grundy (1982). The Record Producers. St. Martin’s Press. p. 204. ISBN 0-312-66594-6.)

Release Details:

Single 7" Vinyl (Promotional)

Label: RAK Records (UK pressing, 45 RPM, four prong centre).

Format: Vinyl, 7", Single, Promo

A Stumblin' In 3:58

B A Stranger With You 3:57

Producer – M. Chapman

Written-By – Nicky Chinn - Mike Chapman

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Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial in Picture Sleeve)

7-Inch Vinyl (Standard) (RAK 285): “Stumblin' In” / “A Stranger With You.” In a cardboard sheet cover with print on both sides.

Label: RAK – RAK 285

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM

A Stumblin' In 3:57

B A Stranger With You 3:52

Published By – Chinnichap Publishing

Published By – Rak Publishing Ltd.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RAK Records Ltd.

Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.

Produced For – Chinnichap

Lacquer Cut At – Utopia Studios

Pressed By – EMI Records

Producer – M. Chapman

Written-By – Nicky Chinn - Mike Chapman

Runouts are stamped

Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side variant 1): YRAK 285 A-1U [Utopia lyre symbol]

Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side variant 1): YRAK 285 B-1U [Utopia lyre symbol]

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A variant 2): YRAK 285 A 1U D R 2 [Utopia lyre symbol]

Matrix / Runout (Runout side B variant 2): YRAK 285 B 1U H C 2 [Utopia lyre symbol]

Notes: ℗ & © 1978 RAK Records Ltd. Published by Chinnichap Publishing / Rak Publishing Ltd. Lacquer cut at Utopia Studios. Pressed by EMI Records. Matrix numbers confirm authenticity.

Single 7" Clear Vinyl Commercial in Picture Sleeve

Label: RAK – RAK 285

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Clear

A Stumblin' In

B A Stranger With You

Pressed By – EMI Records

Producer – M. Chapman*

Written-By – Nicky Chinn - Mike Chapman*

Clear, transparent vinyl. No label on record. Cover is a cardboard sheet with print on both sides.

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): YRAK 285 A-1U R G 2

Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): YRAK 285 B-1U A G U 2

7-Inch Vinyl (Clear Vinyl) (RAK 285): “Stumblin' In” / “A Stranger With You.” Clear, transparent vinyl. No label on record. Cover is a cardboard sheet with print on both sides.

Country Variations

The single was released in several countries with minor variations:

Australia - RAK - 1978

Barbados - EMI - 1978

Belgium - RAK - 1978

Brazil - RAK - 1978

Chile - EMI - 1978

Colombia - EMI - 1978

Germany - RAK - 1978

Guatemala - EMI - 1978

Ireland - RAK - 1978

Italy - RAK - 1978

Kenya - EMI - 1978

Netherlands - RAK - 1978

New Zealand - RAK - 1978

Peru - EMI - 1978

Poland - Tonpress - 1978

Portugal - RAK - 1978

Sweden - RAK - 1978

UK - RAK - 1978

Yugoslavia - RAK - 1978

Czechoslovakia - EMI - 1979

Japan - RAK - 1979

Mexico - EMI - 1979

Spain - RAK - 1979

Turkey - West - 1979

Single Chart Performance 1979

Chart Peak position

Australia 2

Austria 6

Belgium 3

Canada Top Singles 11

Canada Adult Contemporary 1

Ireland 13

Netherlands 3

Netherlands 3

New Zealand 2

South Africa 2

Sweden 7

Switzerland 7

UK Singles 41

US Billboard Hot 100 4

US Adult Contemporary 4

US Cash Box Top 100 6

West Germany 2

Have you snagged this Quatro-Norman duet in your vinyl collection? Does “Stumblin' In” trip your fancy? Share in the comments!

Sources

Discogs: Stumblin' In (1978)

45cat: RAK 285 Single

YouTube: Stumblin' In

Wikipedia: Stumblin' In

Official Charts Company: Suzi Quatro Singles

AllMusic: Suzi Quatro Discography

Billboard Chart History: Suzi Quatro