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Biography

Peter Schilling (born Pierre Michael Schilling on January 28, 1956, Stuttgart, Germany) is a German synthpop musician whose songs often feature science-fiction themes (aliens, astronauts, nuclear holocausts, etc.).

His biggest hit Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst) was released in German in 1982. The song is a a retelling of David Bowie’s classic 1969 song “Space Oddity”.

The English version of Major Tom became an international hit in 1983 when Peter released the album Error in the System.

Top Tracks

1	Major Tom	339
2	Major Tom (Coming Home)	264
3	Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst)	101
4	Terra Titanic	41
5	Major Tom - Völlig losgelöst	28
6	Die Wüste Lebt	18
7	The Noah Plan	12
8	Major Tom (voellig losgeloest)	11
9	Major Tom '94(English Version) - Radio Version	10
10	The Different Story	9
11	The Different Story (World of Lust and Crime)	8
12	Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst) (Album Version)	7
13	Major Tom (Voellig Losgeloest)	5
13	...Dann trügt der Schein	5
13	(Let's Play) U.S.A.	5