Bowie Turned Down Chance To Appear On Trainspotting Soundtrack

David Bowie once turned down the chance to appear on the soundtrack for the iconic film Trainspotting, according to the soundtrack’s curator. “[Director Danny Boyle and Producer Andrew Macdonald] (told) me of the difficulties they were having in clearing tracks for the film – David Bowie had turned them, down for example,” said an insider.More »

By on February 27, 2016

David Bowie once turned down the chance to appear on the soundtrack for the iconic film Trainspotting, according to the soundtrack’s curator. “[Director Danny Boyle and Producer Andrew Macdonald] (told) me of the difficulties they were having in clearing tracks for the film – David Bowie had turned them, down for example,” former EMI A&R Tristram Penn, who helped put the soundtrack together told Dazed. “Andrew and Danny were desperate for Bowie – if memory serves, (they wanted) ‘Golden Years’ for the toilet scene.” “I’d always been a huge clubber in London – indie clubs, gay clubs, whatever clubs as long as there was great music – and Iggy Pop’s ‘Lust for Life’ had always been a huge club hit since the BatCave days, so I knew it would get the adrenaline rushing if used in the opening. I remember suggesting the song because (Danny and Andrew) were continually upset that Bowie had turned them down. So they cut it in with ‘Lust for Life’ and it was transformational.” Copyright(c) 2016 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «