Cat People (Putting Out Fire)

[scramjet]

Were does the version that starts out slow and dirgelike come from? Soundtrack? Live album? B-side? I'd never heard it until recently.

[fritzb]

Sounds like you're refering to the soundtrack version (much better than the Bowie single IMHO) - classic Giorgio Moroder. [8D]

[Randall Roq]

That's one's of those songs that seems to have dozens of versions...and good luck finding the one you want!

I gave up. LOL...I have two already and their STILL not the one I wanted.

[fritzb]

It could also be "The Myth", which is also on the soundtrack. It's basically an instrumental version, with Bowie humming the melody but not actually singing.

[scramjet]

Maybe this is from the movie with Nastasja Kinski. I think the movie came out before "Let's Dance". I like the slow version. It's a great showcase for Bowie's voice. Is the movie any good? Ms. Kinski looks hot on the poster.

[fritzb]

Yes, it's from the movie soundtrack. The movie is only so-so, but the soundtrack is excellent Moroder electronica.

I have the soundtrack, if you're interested.

[scramjet]

Thanks. I've got the song. I just didn't know where it came from.

[KYYX4ever]

I have ONLY heard the version that starts out slow and dirge-y, then kicks in with the jammin' music. I didn't know there were others? Anyway, I LOVE this song! It was one of the 1st Bowie songs I'd heard, and I took to it instantly. This version, the one that starts out slow and dirge-y, is on his 2-CD Greatest Hits comp.