The iconic high-pitched melody at the start mimics a balalaika , instantly setting a Slavic tone.
Frank Farian’s deep, spoken-word verses provide a serious, storytelling contrast to the high-energy chorus sung by Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett. Boney M. - Rasputin (Audio)
While the song is a "useful" introduction to the "Mad Monk," it takes significant creative liberties with the history of Grigori Rasputin . The iconic high-pitched melody at the start mimics