Home / Music / What song became a surprise UK number one for Tubeway Army in 1979?Music linernotes album music tubeway-armyWhat song became a surprise UK number one for Tubeway Army in 1979?“Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1979, becoming a surprise smash hit. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What songs did Grandmaster Flash sample in 'Wheels of Steel'?Next What painting is on the cover of Ornette Coleman's 'Free Jazz' album?