“Foreign Affair“ is a pop song written by Maggie Reilly and Mike Oldfield, which first appeared on Oldfield’s 1983 album Crises.
On “Foreign Affair“ Oldfield plays a Fairlight CMI and Roland Strings. Maggie Reilly provides vocals, and the co-producer, Simon Phillips plays Tama Drums and a Shaker. Oldfield performed the song on tour extensively in the 1980s. The song has since been featured on compilations such as The Platinum Collection, Collection, Elements Boxset and Elements - The Best of Mike Oldfield.