The last of the squad slowly mounts the track. The driver mutters a short prayer before the engine kicks over and sullenly grumbles into life.
It's 300 clicks to Krakow, 6,000 clicks home. You have a belt of 50s for the ma deuce, half a tank of hooch for the track. There is only static on the radio, black smoke in the sky, and a bombed-out road heading South. As the track rumbles forward you reach down and press play on your Panasonic Shockwave. The CD whirls into life and....
What plays?
Ever since Edison invented the recording device, war has had a soundtrack. Lili Marlene, Fortunate Son, even Teenage Dirtbag. So what songs would be played in July 2000 at the end of everything?
My suggestion.
Who Will Save The World - by Modern Talking
Father they have written
On the point of no return
Soldiers they will come and
Oh they're coming to burn
(I said) Oh boy, we need your hope to live
Oh boy, you have so much to give
Oh boy, don't let it get you down
Who, baby, who will save the world ? (it's not too late)
Who, baby, who will save the world ? (all heroes hesitate)
I'm too young to die
I'm too young to die
Father, I've been looking
Through a rainbow of tears
Found yourself so lonely
Oh they're drowning in my fear
(I said) Oh boy, I'm old enough to know
Oh boy, that it hurts to grow
Oh boy, don't let it get you down
Inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aPM4XZUbO4 - they actually played the song in the BTR.
What song would play on your Walkman when the world has collapsed into sorrow, mud and flames???