Song of Life (Leftfield song)


"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"
The sleeve of the single had the footnote "dedicated to the memory of Steve Walters whose support, friendship and encouragement will never be forgotten". 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 two remixes by British electronic music then-trio Underworld: "The Lemon Interrupt Mix", as well as the "Steppin' Razor Mix", which both feature on Sasha & John Digweed's mix album . The track appears in the movie and its soundtrack.

Track listing

12"

  1. Song of Life - 9:13
  2. Dub of Life - 5:08
  3. Fanfare of Life - 6:08

    CD

  4. Song of Life - 4:18
  5. Song of Life - 8:44
  6. Fanfare of Life - 6:05
  7. Release the Dub - 5:45

    Remix 12"

  8. Song of Life - 8:24
  9. Release the Horns - 6:08
  10. Song of Life - 10:21