“LIFE FADES AWAY” written by Glenn Danzig and Roy Orbison for the movie Less Than Zero.
Rick Rubin produced the song, which was later released on Roy’s “KING OF HEARTS” album.
Happy Birthday Rick Rubin!
“LIFE FADES AWAY” BY ROY ORBISON & GLENN DANZIG. PRODUCER RICK RUBIN 1987
“LIFE FADES AWAY” by Roy Orbison & Glenn Danzig. Produced by Rick Rubin.
Rick Rubin included it on a soundtrack he produced for the movie “Less Than Zero” (based on the Brett Easton Ellis novel). Also on the soundtrack was Slayer with whom Rubin had just produced the 1986 masterpiece “Reign In Blood”. Funny to think that was only the year before “LIFE FADES AWAY”.
Glenn Danzig, lead singer and songwriter for the band Danzig, recorded his biggest hit “MOTHER” in 1987 right around the time of “LIFE FADES AWAY.”
“LIFE FADES AWAY” is also included in Roy Orbison’s “THE SOUL OF ROCK AND ROLL” box set.
PICTURE OF RICK RUBIN, ROY ORBISON & GLENN DANZIG 1987
Rick Rubin, Roy Orbison & Glenn Danzig 1987
Rick Rubin was already a Roy Orbison fan, but when he heard Roy sing live in the mid 1980’s it changed his direction. Previously famous for rap (Run DMC) and death metal (Slayer) Rubin started working with Roy Orbison. He introduced Roy to Glenn Danzig (of the Misfits). Soon Glen was coming over to the Orbison house and writing songs with Roy. They recorded a song called “LIFE FADES AWAY” which is quite amazing. Imagine Rick Rubin’s spin on Roy Orbison. It is a colossal work and Rick framed Roy’s classic 1960’s elements with modern production and even darker subject matter.
