Orpheus (David Sylvian song)

"Orpheus" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Sylvian, released on 3 May 1988 as the second single from his fourth studio album Secrets of the Beehive (1987).

Formats and track listing
All songs written by David Sylvian
 * European 7" single (VS 1043)
 * 1) "Orpheus" – 4:46
 * 2) "Mother and Child" – 3:09


 * European 12" single (VST 1043)
 * 1) "Orpheus" – 4:46
 * 2) "Mother and Child" – 3:09
 * 3) "The Devil's Own" – 3:08

Personnel

 * David Sylvian – vocals, acoustic guitar, synths
 * Ryuichi Sakamoto – piano, synths
 * Steve Jansen – drums
 * Danny Thompson – double bass
 * Phil Palmer – slide guitar
 * Mark Isham – flugelhorn
 * Brian Gascoigne – orchestral arrangement

Accolades
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