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Rating: Christiane Vera Felscherinow has a terrible childhood, marked by drug addiction and prostitution. During a trial in 1978, which convicted her for drug possession, she was interviewed by two journalists who later published the interview for a German news magazine, which led Christiane to write her autobiographical novel, "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo" ("We Children of Bahnhof Zoo"), inspiration for the 1981 film of the same name.
"Christiane F." is the soundtrack of the film, curated by David Bowie, produced by Tony Visconti, and released by RCA in 1981.
All in all, it turns out to be a perfect soundtrack, one that fits perfectly with the film, with everything. The quality of the record is immediately surprising. Although at times one may have the sensation of stumbling upon a disjointed "best of," some tracks are partially unreleased. "TVC 15," edited to a shorter duration; "Heroes/Helden," a hybrid mix of "Heroes" sung in three languages (English, French, and German), is probably the most poignant version of "Heroes" ever for its interpretation; "Stay," in single version, and the "Station to Station," taken from the live "Stage," which in the film is accompanied by images of a Bowie concert attended by the protagonist. Other tracks, like "V-2 Schneider" and the colossal "Sense of Doubt" from "Heroes" and "Boys Keep Swinging" and "Look Back in Anger" from "Lodger," are taken directly in original versions and placed nonchalantly on the record. There's nothing to say, the result is a small great compilation with high emotional content, Berlin trilogy era and just before (full Bowie creative phase). Undoubtedly equipped with a life of its own, but when accompanied by the film's images, it takes on another aspect, almost of completeness. As if those tracks were written specifically for the film, or as if the film was built on the solid foundation of an impeccable soundtrack. Not to be missed.
- "V-2 Schneider" - 3.09
- "TVC 15" - 3.29
- "Heroes/Helden" - 6.01
- "Boys Keep Swinging" - 3.16
- "Sense of Doubt" - 3.56
- "Station to Station" - 8.42
- "Look Back in Anger" - 3.06
- "Stay" - 3.20
- "Warszawa" - 6.18
Tracklist and Lyrics
04 Boys Keep Swinging (03:18)
1.2.3.4
Heaven loves ya
The clouds part for ya
Nothing stands in your way
When you're a boy
Clothes always fit ya
Life is a pop of the cherry
When you're a boy
When you're a boy
You can wear a uniform
When you're a boy
Other boys check you out
You get a girl
These are your favourite things
When you're a boy
Boys
Boys
Boys keep swinging
Boys always work it out
Uncage the colours
Unfurl the flag
Luck just kissed you hello
When you're a boy
They'll never clone ya
You're always first on the line
When you're a boy
When you're a boy
You can buy a home of your own
When you're a boy
Learn to drive and everything
You'll get your share
When you're a boy
Boys
Boys
Boys keep swinging
Boys always work it out
07 Look Back in Anger (03:08)
You know who I am, he said
The speaker was an angel
He coughed and shook his crumpled wings
Closed his eyes and moved his lips
It's time we should be going
(Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so)
Look back in anger, driven by the night
Till you come
(Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so)
Look back in anger, see it in my eyes
Till you come
No one seemed to hear him
So he leafed through a magazine
And, yawning, rubbed the sleep away
Very sane he seemed to me
(Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so)
Look back in anger, driven by the night
Till you come
(Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so)
Look back in anger, feel it in my voice
Till you come
(Waiting so long, ahhh...)
(Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so) (Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so)
(Waiting so long, ahhh...)
09 Warszawa (06:15)
Mmmm-mm-mm-ommm
Sula vie dilejo
Mmmm-mm-mm-ommm
Sula vie milejo
Mmm-omm
Cheli venco deho
Cheli venco deho
Malio
Mmmm-mm-mm-ommm
Helibo seyoman
Cheli venco raero
Malio
Malio
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