When the Wind Blows
David Bowie
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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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11 facts about this song
Year of Release"When the Wind Blows" by David Bowie was released in 1986.
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Soundtrack ContributionThe 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.
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ProductionThe song was produced by David Bowie and David Richards.
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B-side TrackThe B-side of the single is titled "Crystal Japan", an instrumental that was previously a Japanese-only release.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Music GenreThe 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.
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CollaborationsThe song features memorable saxophone solos played by renowned jazz musician, Erdal Kızılçay.
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Film ScoreAlthough 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.
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Album Release"When the Wind Blows" was also featured on Bowie's 2007 compilation album "The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987".
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Lyrics MeaningThe 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.
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Music VideoA 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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