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Wikipedia article"'Das Model'" ("The Model" in English) is a song recorded by the German group Kraftwerk in 1978, written by musicians Ralf Htter and Karl Bartos, with artist Emil Schult collaborating on the lyrics. It is featured on the album, 'Die Mensch-Maschine' (known in international versions as 'The Man-Machine'). In 1981 the song was re-released coinciding with the release from then studio album 'Computerwelt' (Computer World in English). It reached no. 1 in UK Singles Chart. Both the German and English versions of the song have been covered by other artists, including Snakefinger, Hikashu, Big Black and Robert. ChartsCertifications and salesRammstein coverGerman band Rammstein covered the German version of "Das Model" in 1997 as "'Das Modell'". It was released as a non-album single. "Das Modell" is introduced by a French phrase spoken by film editor Mathilde Bonnefoy. The single contains three non-album tracks taken from the 'Sehnsucht' recording sessions. In the special version of "Alter Mann", Bobo (Christiane Hebold) sings alongside Till Lindemann in the chorus. Track listings'Promo CD''Enhanced CD' ChartsWeekly charts Year-end charts See also*List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 1980s References | |
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