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"This is Not America" is song from the soundtrack to the film The Falcon and the Snowman
, and is a result of a collaboration between rock singer David Bowie and the jazz fusion Pat Metheny Group.

Pat Metheny recorded the rest of the soundtrack album, while Bowie collaborated on the main theme, providing lyrics and vocals.

The single reached #14 in the UK, and #32 in America. It was performed live by Bowie on his 2000 world tour.

Track listing

7” version: -

# "This is Not America" (Bowie, Metheny, Mays) – 3:43 # "This is Not America (Instrumental)" (Bowie, Metheny, Mays) – 3:43

Production credits

Producers:
* David Bowie
* Pat Metheny

Musicians:
* David Bowie
: Vocals
* Pat Metheny: Guitar
* Lyle Mays: Keyboards
* Steve Rodby: Bass
* Nana Vasconcelos: Percussion
* Paul Wertigo: Drums

Live versions

A version recorded at BBC Radio Theatre, London, June 27, 2000, was released on the bonus disc following the first release of Bowie at the Beeb.

Other releases

It was released on the single "I Can't Read
" in December 1997.
It also appeared on the compilation The Singles Collection in 1993.
The Virgin Records release of the Tonight
album in 1995 featured this song as a bonus track.

Cover versions

Lana Lane with Rocket Scientists - Echoes from the Garden (1998)
Xavier Naidoo - Nicht von dieser Welt (1997)
Yellow Prophet - Ashes to Ashes: A Tribute to David Bowie (1998)

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