Talula
"Talula" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, released as the second single from her third studio album, "Boys for Pele" (1996). It reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and appeared in the Jan de Bont film "Twister". The single version, titled "The Tornado Mix", is remixed by BT, who went on to work with Amos on "Blue Skies", and includes a minor dance beat. In the UK, "Talula (The Tornado Mix)" replaced the original version of the song on the album and eventual re-pressings in the US and Australia. BT also remixed an  extended mix called the "Synesthasia Mix" which appeared on copies of the single. Meaning. The song is about the concept of ideal woman and the fear of losing someone. The lyrics includes references to queens like Marie Antoinette and Anne Boleyn. The B-side "Sister Named Desire" is a reference to Delirium's sister/brother Desire of "Sandman", created by Amos' friend Neil Gaiman. The character of Delirium is frequently inspired by Tori, although Delirium was created before Gaiman met her. "Desire" was later remastered for the compilation "Where's Neil When You Need Him?", which featured tracks inspired by  Gaiman's work. This is not the first nor last time Tori has mentioned Neil Gaiman; he is referenced in her songs: "Tear in Your Hand", "Space Dog", "Horses", "Hotel", "Carbon", and "Not Dying Today". Track listings. US maxi-CD single UK CD1 and Australian CD single UK CD2 UK cassette single Personnel. Personnel are lifted from the "Boys for Pele" album booklet.