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You don't know me, I'm not one of your little toys

You don't own me, don't say I can't play with other boys

And don't tell me what to do, don't tell me what to say

Please, when I go out with you, don't put me on display because

You don't know me, don't try to change me in any way

You don't own me, don't tie me down, 'cause I'd never stay

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Klaus Nomi is...

Well,

Um.

He just is.

Klaus Nomi (born Klaus Sperber) was a falsetto New Wave cover singer, performance artist and pastry chef who rose to fame in the 1970s. Raised in Germany (and coming from outer space), he started out singing operatic arias in vaudeville shows before becoming one of the most lauded New Wave talents of the era. Sadly, he became a victim of Executive Meddling, and eventually lost control over most of his music. Like many gay stars at the time, he died in 1983 as a result of complications from AIDS.

He cited Elvis Presley and Maria Callas as his biggest influences, and it shows — his cover songs are a delicate balance between rock and opera, with a strong New Wave vibe. He appeared on Urgh! A Music War. where he performed his Signature Song, "Total Eclipse" (which was recently covered by Nina Hagen). He also worked with David Bowie, and they inspired each other's wardrobe for a short while.

Klaus Nomi still has a massive fanbase, and is considered by many to be New Wave's best example of Doing It for the Art.

The only person to even come close to his brand of "postmodern theatricality" is Lady Gaga, who cites him as an influence. It shows.

... And he sang The Wizard Of Oz.


The works of Klaus Nomi contain examples of the following tropes:[]

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