When the Wind Blows

David Bowie

About When the Wind Blows

"When the Wind Blows" is a song from the soundtrack of the film of the same name, performed by David Bowie. It marked the second contribution from Bowie to a film based on a Raymond Briggs book – he contributed a filmed introduction to The Snowman in 1982. Bowie's song was the result of a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Erdal Kızılçay, who would work with Bowie in the future, most notably on The Buddha of Suburbia. The single peaked at UK No. 44, promoted by a video that featured a montage of clips from the film, with Bowie's animated face overlaid. Since then, the song has become something of a rarity, appearing rarely on reissues and best-of compilations. Unlike most instrumental B-sides from the 1980s, the instrumental version of "When the Wind Blows" is not simply a version of the song with vocals dubbed, but a completely different orchestral recording. 


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2006
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There's a full time reservation
Made in a bar at the railway station,
And there's a story, a kind of fable,
On a card at the corner table.
On it is a message; been there some time.
It starts of, "The coffee tasted so fine"

It says, "One day, this may find you,
These few words may remind you.
We sat here together just to pass time;
You said how the coffee tasted so fine."

It goes on to say, "I love you
If you should find this I must hear from you."
It gives a number but the name has faded away.
All that is left are just the words, "Maybe someday"

That's the story and the fable;
Never leave alone from a corner table.
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo.
Doo doo-doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo doo.

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: KIZILCAY BOWIE

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11 facts about this song

Year of Release
"When the Wind Blows" by David Bowie was released in 1986.
Soundtrack Contribution
The song was featured in the soundtrack of a British animated movie with the same title- “When the Wind Blows”. The film is about an elderly couple who survived a nuclear war in rural England.
Production
The song was produced by David Bowie and David Richards.
B-side Track
The B-side of the single is titled "Crystal Japan", an instrumental that was previously a Japanese-only release.
Chart Performance
Despite the critical acclaim for the film, the single of "When the Wind Blows" didn't fare as well on the charts. It reached no higher than 44 on UK Singles Chart.
Music Genre
The song falls under the genre of pop-rock, which is different from Bowie's experimental works that he had been known for in the 70's.
Collaborations
The song features memorable saxophone solos played by renowned jazz musician, Erdal Kızılçay.
Film Score
Although the song was a highlight, Bowie did not create the complete score for the film. The film score was mainly composed by Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd member.
Album Release
"When the Wind Blows" was also featured on Bowie's 2007 compilation album "The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987".
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics and context of the song roughly interpret the confusion, denial, and ignorance of the couple to the seriousness of their situation in the nuclear war in the movie.
Music Video
A music video was created for the song using images from the animated movie. The video manages to capture the eerie, melancholic, and desolate theme of the film.

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