Song of Life (Leftfield song)

"Song Of Life"
CD single cover
Single by Leftfield
from the album Leftism
Released	30 November 1992
Format	12"/CD
Recorded	Rollover Studios, London
Genre	House, dub, electronica
Length	4:17
Label	Hard Hands
Writer(s)	Neil Barnes, Paul Daley
Producer(s)	Leftfield
Leftfield singles chronology
"Release the Pressure" (1992) "Song of Life" (1992) "Open Up" (1993)
Alternative covers 12" Cover 12" Remix Cover

"Song of Life" is the fourth single released by English electronic group Leftfield and the first on a CD single release. The song was released on 12" and CD on 30 November 1992. The track contains sample from "Oh, Mara" performed by the Bulgarian ethno singer Yanka Rupkina available on the album "Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares: A Cathedral Concert" ^[1] The sleeve of the single had the footnote "dedicated to the memory of Steve Walters whose support, friendship and encouragement will never be forgotten".^[2] It reached #59 in the UK charts. The song was also used as the backing track for Channel 4's Dispatches programme. The Remix 12" featured a remix by British electronic music duo Underworld (The Lemon Interrupt Mix). The track appears in the movie Tomb Raider and its soundtrack. ^[3]

Track listing

CD

1. Song of Life 4:17
2. Song of Life (Extended Version) 9:13
3. Fanfare of Life 6:05
4. Release the Dub 5:44

12"

1. Song of Life (Extended Version) 9:13
2. Dub of Life 5:08
3. Fanfare of Life 6:05

Remix 12"

1. Song of Life (Steppin Razor Mix) 8:24
2. Release the Horns 6:08
3. Song of Life (The Lemon Interrupt Mix) 10:21

References

1. ↑ http://www.whosampled.com/sample/109451/Leftfield-Song-of-Life-(Original-12-Version)-Yanka-Rupkina-Oh,-Mara/
2. ↑ "More Than I Know". Not Forgotten - The UK Leftfield Web-site. Retrieved 2006-11-05. 
3. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146316/soundtrack