Cat People (putting: Out Fire)

A re-recorded, more guitar-heavy "stadium rock" take.

The original, longer, and more atmospheric cut. Cat People (Putting Out Fire)

References to "staring at the moon" and "being still." A re-recorded, more guitar-heavy "stadium rock" take

"Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" is a haunting collaboration between David Bowie and producer Giorgio Moroder. Originally recorded for the 1982 erotic horror film Cat People , the song stands as one of Bowie’s most intense vocal performances and a landmark of 80s synth-rock. Key Musical Elements It begins with a low, menacing croon. Cat People (Putting Out Fire)

Bowie utilizes his full range, from baritone to straining grit. Notable Versions

The track shifts into a high-energy rock anthem.