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July 22, 2017
45 RPMs 17: Cat People & John Heard
detail photo by Styrous®
John Matthew Heard Jr. died yesterday, July 21, 2017. The list of the films he starred in and
the actors with whom he performed is astounding. It was difficult to
decide which of his films to feature for this blog; I settled on Cat People as it is my favorite of his films. And I could have used the soundtrack album, which I have, but I settled on the 12" single by David Bowie, Putting Out Fire, because I love this song.
David Bowie ~ Putting Out Fire
title song from Cat People
photo by Styrous®
Putting Out Fire
is a great piece that rocks out. It has a quiet start then goes into a
driving dance beat that worked extremely well in discos. The beat of
the song is sustained by a fantastically complicated drum. The video for
the song features stylized scenes from the film (link below).
title song from Cat People
photo by Styrous®
John Heard was born on March 7, 1945 in Washington, D.C. His mother was involved in the arts and appeared in community theater; his father, worked for the office of the Secretary of Defense. He attended Gonzaga College High School, Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C.
He appeared on the stage, television, film and off-Broadway. He won Obie Awards for his performances in Othello and Split in 1979–80.
He appeared on the stage, television, film and off-Broadway. He won Obie Awards for his performances in Othello and Split in 1979–80.
In 1982 he played the lover of Nastassja Kinski in the film, Cat People, which was a remake of the 1942 film, Cat People, a horror film produced by Val Lewton and directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Cat People - 1942
Cat People is a 1982 American erotic horror film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Nastassja Kinski and Malcolm McDowell; John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee, Ed Begley, Jr., Scott Paulin, and Frankie Faison play supporting roles. Jerry Bruckheimer served as executive producer. Alan Ormsby wrote the screenplay, basing it loosely on the story by DeWitt Bodeen, the screenwriter for the original Cat People (1942). Giorgio Moroder composed the film's score, including the theme song, which features lyrics and vocals by David Bowie. A re-recorded version of the song appears on the album by Bowie, Let's Dance.
photo by Styrous®
Giorgio Moroder composed the film's score, including the theme song. The lyrics were written by David Bowie who also sang the song.
Giorgio was born Giovanni Giorgio Moroder (Italian: [dʒoˈvanni ˈdʒordʒo moˈrɔːder] on the 26th of April, 1940. He is an Italian singer, songwriter, DJ and record producer. Moroder is frequently credited with pioneering Italo disco and electronic dance music.
Giorgio Moroder ~ Paul's Theme
song from Cat People
photo by Styrous®
John Heard married actress Margot Kidder in 1979. On July 21, 2017, he was found dead in a hotel in Palo Alto, California, where he was reportedly recovering after undergoing back
surgery. He was 71 years old.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
David Bowie ~ Cat People (Putting Out Fire), written by Bowie* - 6:41
Side 2:
Giorgio Moroder - Paul's Theme (Jogging Chase), written by G. Moroder*
Credits:
Producer, Written-By – Giorgio Moroder
Written-By – David Bowie
Notes:
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Side 1 (Etched)): MCA-2971 AZ1 [flower]
Barcode (Side 2 (Etched)): MCA-2972 AZ1 [flower]
Barcode (Both Sides (Stamped)): MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.
David Bowie – Cat People (Putting Out Fire)
Label: Backstreet Records – L33-1759
Format: Vinyl, 12", Promo
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Viewfinder Link:
David Bowie
Net Links:
Filmography
Variety obit
Rolling Stone obit
New York Daily News obit BBC News obit
ABC News obit
CNN obit
NBC news obit
YouTube Links:
David Bowie ~ Cat People (Putting Out Fire)
John Heard - 1949 - 2017
photo by Jeff Vespa
"If Martin Scorsese thinks you stink, you stink."
Styrous® ~ Saturday, July 22, 2017
January 10, 2016
David Bowie ~ The Man Who Stole the World's Heart
David Bowie died today. Somehow, I never imagined that would happen! I was stunned when I heard the news; he had cancer but I wasn't aware of it. He carefully planned his end. There is an article about this in the Guardian (link below). He was 69 years old.
I recall seeing him on September 17, 1983, during his Serious Moonlight Tour at the Oakland Coliseum; I had also seen Pink Floyd there years earlier.
It was the transition from his previous androgynous glam rock look . . .
I recall seeing him on September 17, 1983, during his Serious Moonlight Tour at the Oakland Coliseum; I had also seen Pink Floyd there years earlier.
Serious Moonlight Tour poster
It was the transition from his previous androgynous glam rock look . . .
David Bowie performs Rebel Rebel
on TV show TopPop - 1974
photo by : Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns
. . . and he looked fantastic!
photo by Denis O’Regan
I don't think I've ever seen a man so stylishly and impeccably dressed.
There are so many of his songs I like. My favorites are, Cat People (Putting out Fire), from the 1982 film, Cat People, starring Nastassja Kinski, and featured on the Let's Dance album. Recorded in July 1981, the song was written by Bowie with producer Giorgio Moroder, a pioneer of synth disco and electronic music.
Another favorite song is "Heroes", from the album of the same name, written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977.
Bowie also made many films. My favorite was the 1976, Sci-Fi movie, The Man Who Fell to Earth. He received the Saturn Award for Best Actor for this film. Some of the music used in the film was by John Phillips, of The Mamas & the Papas, and Japanese percussionist-composer Stomu Yamashta,
Another favorite song is "Heroes", from the album of the same name, written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977.
Bowie also made many films. My favorite was the 1976, Sci-Fi movie, The Man Who Fell to Earth. He received the Saturn Award for Best Actor for this film. Some of the music used in the film was by John Phillips, of The Mamas & the Papas, and Japanese percussionist-composer Stomu Yamashta,
The photo at the top of the page is David Bowie in the ‘Tokyo Pop’ vinyl bodysuit designed by Yamamoto Kansai for the Aladdin Sane Tour, 1973.
"I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring."
- David Bowie
(Madison Square Gardens on his 50th birthday)
Net links:
David Bowie articles on the Viewfinder:
David Bowie 1 ~ Hunky Dory
David Bowie 2 ~ The Man Who Sold the World
David Bowie 3 ~ Aladdin Sane
David Bowie 4 ~ Pin Ups
David Bowie 5 ~ Space Oddity
Discography
Filmography
The Guardian ~ David Bowie Planned His End
Obituaries:
The New York Times
BBC News
The Guardian
The Hollywood Reporter
David Bowie songs on YouTube:
"Heroes"
He is gone but his work will live on forever!
Styrous® ~ Sunday, January 10, 2016
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