Nomi, Klaus | Essential | CD

Klaus Nomi was born in Bavaria, Germany, on January 24, 1944 and came to prominence in New York City as a performance artist in the 1970s. His act combined operatic vocals with electronic arrangements, and he is known for his cover of Lou Christie's 'Lightnin' Strikes' and for 'The Nomi Song'. He died of complications from AIDS at Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City on August 6, 1983, at the age of 39.

This 1 disc CD compilation, titled Klaus Nomi, was released in Germany by BMG. The release is categorised as electronic, with modern classical and synth-pop styles. Track 10 is a live performance recorded on September 20, 1980 at Merlyn's in Madison, Wisconsin.

Track List

1. Cold Song
2. Can't Help Falling In Love
3. Keys Of Life
4. Lightning Strikes
5. The Twist
6. Nomi Song
7. You Don't Own Me
8. Wasting My Time
9. Total Eclipse
10. Samson And Delilah (Aria)
11. Der Nussbaum
12. From Beyond
13. After The Fall
14. Just One Look
15. Falling In Love Again
16. Icurok
17. Rubberband Lazer
18. Wayward Sisters
19. Ding Dong
20. Simple Man