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with lyrics by American singer-songwriter Scott Walker in 1993. The song was recorded and released by Bregović and Walker for the 1993 French comedy film ''Toxic Affair'', directed by Philoméne Esposito. Bregović composed the rest of the film's score. A stylised sepia-toned music video was produced for the single. The single was Walker's seventh and last solo single. "Man from Reno" shares lyrical elements with "Farmer in the City" from Walker's 1995 album ''

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1979 album ''

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" (1984). The single was backed with a second song written and recorded with Bregović; "Indecent Sacrifice". The obscure songs have since been released on compilations of Walker's and Bregović's work, notably ''

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'' and '' Scott Walker in 5 Easy Pieces''.

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