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Wikipedia article
"'Talula'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, released as the second single from her third studio album, 'Boys for Pele' (1996). It reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and appeared in the Jan de Bont film 'Twister'.
The single version, titled "The Tornado Mix", is remixed by BT, who went on to work with Amos on "Blue Skies", and includes a minor dance beat. In the UK, "Talula (The Tornado Mix)" replaced the original version of the song on the album and eventual re-pressings in the US and Australia. BT also remixed an extended mix called the "Synesthasia Mix" which appeared on copies of the single.
Meaning
The song is about the concept of ideal woman and the fear of losing someone.[http://www.yessaid.com/int/1996-05_Vox.html Quotes from interviews with Tori Amos] The lyrics includes references to queens like Marie Antoinette and Anne Boleyn.
The B-side "Sister Named Desire" is a reference to Delirium's sister/brother Desire of 'Sandman', created by Amos' friend Neil Gaiman. The character of Delirium is frequently inspired by Tori, although Delirium was created before Gaiman met her. "Desire" was later remastered for the compilation 'Where's Neil When You Need Him?', which featured tracks inspired by Gaiman's work. This is not the first nor last time Tori has mentioned Neil Gaiman; he is referenced in her songs: "Tear in Your Hand", "Space Dog", "Horses", "Hotel", "Carbon", and "Not Dying Today".
Track listings
'US maxi-CD single'
# "Talula" (Tornado album version) 3:43
# "Samurai" 3:03
# "Frog on My Toe" 3:40
# "London Girls" (Chas & Dave cover) 3:20
# "Talula" (BT's Synethasia mix) 11:27
'UK CD1 and Australian CD single'
# "Talula" (the Tornado mix) 3:43
# "Talula" (BT's Synethasia mix) 11:27
# "Amazing Grace / Til' the Chicken" 6:48
'UK CD2'
# "Talula" (the Tornado mix) 3:43
# "Frog on My Toe" 3:40
# "Sister Named Desire" 5:29
# "Alamo" 5:11
'UK cassette single'
# "Talula" (the Tornado mix) 3:43
# "Sister Named Desire" 5:29
Personnel
Personnel are lifted from the 'Boys for Pele' album booklet.
* Tori Amos writing, vocals, harpsichord, production
* George Porter Jr. bass
* Manu Katche drums
* Mino Cinelu percussion
* Steve Caton mandolins, all guitars
* Alan Friedman drum programming
* Tracy Griffin flugelhorn
* Brian Graber flugelhorn
* Clarence J. Johnson III tenor saxophone
* Mark Mullins trombone, horn arrangement
* Craig Klein sousaphone
* Mark Hawley recording
* Marcel van Limbeek recording
* Rob van Tuin recording assistant
* Bob Clearmountain mixing
* Ryan Freeland mixing assistant
* Brian Transeau Tornado mix reworking
* Tim Weidner Tornado mix engineering and Sound Tools
* Bob Ludwig mastering
Charts
References
Category:Tori Amos songs
Category:1996 singles
Category:1996 songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
Category:East West Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Mike Lipscombe
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