Song of Life
Encyclopedia
"Song of Life" is the fourth single released under the Leftfield
name and the first to have a CD single
release. The song was released on 12" and CD in January 1993. 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 a remix by British electronic music duo Underworld
(The Lemon Interrupt Mix).
Leftfield
Leftfield are a British duo of electronica artists and record producers, namely Paul Daley and Neil Barnes, who formed in 1990 in London, England...
name and the first to have a CD single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
release. The song was released on 12" and CD in January 1993. 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
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Dispatches
Dispatches (TV series)
Dispatches is the British television current affairs documentary series on Channel 4, first transmitted in 1987. The programme covers issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the environment, usually featuring a mole in an organisation.-Awards:*...
programme. The Remix 12" featured a remix by British electronic music duo Underworld
Underworld (band)
Underworld are a British electronic group, and principal name under which duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have recorded together since 1980.- Early years: 1979–1986 :...
(The Lemon Interrupt Mix).
CD
- Song of Life 4:17
- Song of Life (Extended Version) 8:42
- Fanfare of Life 6:05
- Release the Dub 5:44
Remix 12"
- Song of Life (Steppin Razor Mix) 8:24
- Release the Horns 6:08
- Song of Life (The Lemon Interrupt Mix) 10:21