Cat People (Putting out Fire)
David Bowie
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See these eyes so green I can stare for a thousand years Colder than the moon Well it's been so long And I've been putting out the fire with gasoline See these eyes so red Red like jungle burning bright Those who feel me near Pull the blinds and change their minds It's been so long Still this pulsing night A plague I call a heartbeat Just be still with me But it wouldn't believe what I've been through You've been so long Well it's been so long I've been putting out the fire with gasoline Putting out the fire With gasoline See these tears so blue An ageless heart that can never mend Tears can never dry A judgment made can never bend See these eyes so green I can stare for a thousand years Just be still with me You wouldn't believe what I've been through Well you've been so long It's been so long And I've been putting out fire with gasoline Putting out a fire with gasoline Putting out fire We've been putting out fire Well it's been so long, so long, so long Yes it's been so long so long so long I've been putting out fire (it's been so long, so long, so long) I've been putting out fire (it's been so long, so long, so long) Yeah, yeah putting out fire (been so long, so long, so long) Been putting out fire (been so long, so long, so long) Yeah putting out fire (been so long, so long, so long) Putting out fire (been so long, so long, so long) It's been so long (Been so long, so long, so long) It's been so long (been so long, so long, so long) I've been putting out fire (been so long, so long, so long)
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Written by: Giorgio Moroder, David Bowie
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15 facts about this song
Origin"Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" is a song by David Bowie that he recorded in collaboration with Italian record producer Giorgio Moroder. It was first recorded in 1981 and released in 1982.
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Movie InvolvementThe song was originally written for the 1982 remake of the movie "Cat People."
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Multiple VersionsThere are two notable versions of the song; the recording from the soundtrack to "Cat People," and a re-recorded version that was included on Bowie's album "Let's Dance" in 1983.
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Genre ClassificationMusically, the song is considered a blend of synth-pop and rock, reflecting the styles of both Moroder and Bowie.
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Charts PerformanceIn the United States, "Cat People" reached the top 50 on Billboard's Hot 100, and peaked at number 26 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
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Movie ThemeThe song was one of the main themes for the "Cat People" movie, serving as an atmospheric and suspenseful backdrop to the film's plot.
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Unique VocalsBowie's vocal performance in the song is regarded as one of his most powerful, featuring an intense and dramatic delivery.
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Let's Dance AlbumThe re-recorded version on "Let's Dance" is more up-tempo and was produced by Nile Rodgers, whose input made it sound significantly different from the original Moroder collaboration.
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InfluenceOver the years, "Cat People" has been recognized as a significant and influential track in Bowie's discography, notably for his stylistic shift towards a more dance-oriented sound in the 1980s.
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Other Appearances"Cat People" has been used in other film soundtracks beyond the original "Cat People" film. This includes Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" in 2009, which used the song during a key scene.
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Bowie's ThoughtsBowie himself was reportedly not completely happy with the re-recorded version of "Cat People," believing that it lost something in the transition from its original, darker and more atmospheric version.
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Cover SongsThe song has been covered by various artists over years, such as Shooter Jennings and Marilyn Manson, among others. It has also been remixed and sampled by various musicians, reflecting its ongoing influence.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Cat People" both for its evocative lyrics and its atmospheric musical production, classify it as one of the high points of Bowie's 1980s output.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for the single is a still from the film showing actress Nastassja Kinski in a scene from the movie.
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Creative Process"Cat People" was one of the earliest examples of Bowie's '80s creative process, which saw him incorporating more contemporary and dance-oriented sounds into his music.
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