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February 14, 2024
song #9
Modern Love by David Bowie
it was released in 1983 in his album Let’s Dance
Fun Fact: Bowie said Little Richard, who was his "earliest rock hero", was an inspiration for "Modern Love", specifically the call-and-response sections
February 14, 2024
song #9
Modern Love by David Bowie
it was released in 1983 in his album Let’s Dance
Fun Fact: Bowie said Little Richard, who was his "earliest rock hero", was an inspiration for "Modern Love", specifically the call-and-response sections
March 5, 2024
song #26
Five Years by David Bowie
It was released in 1972 in his album The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from mars
Fun fact: As the opening track on the album, this song introduces the overarching theme of the album: an impending apocalyptic disaster will destroy Earth in five years and the being who will save it is a bisexual alien rock star named ✨Ziggy Stardust✨. The first two verses are told from a child narrator's perspective, the third is from Bowie's, who addresses the listener directly.
March 5, 2024
song #26
Five Years by David Bowie
It was released in 1972 in his album The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from mars
Fun fact: As the opening track on the album, this song introduces the overarching theme of the album: an impending apocalyptic disaster will destroy Earth in five years and the being who will save it is a bisexual alien rock star named ✨Ziggy Stardust✨. The first two verses are told from a child narrator's perspective, the third is from Bowie's, who addresses the listener directly.
April 14, 2024
Song #66
Diamond Dogs by David Bowie
It was released in 1974 in his album with the same name
Fun fact: The song introduces the listener to Bowie's latest persona and his environment; Halloween Jack who dwells on top of an abandoned skyscraper in a post apocalyptic Manhattan
April 14, 2024
Song #66
Diamond Dogs by David Bowie
It was released in 1974 in his album with the same name
Fun fact: The song introduces the listener to Bowie's latest persona and his environment; Halloween Jack who dwells on top of an abandoned skyscraper in a post apocalyptic Manhattan
May 12, 2024
Song #94
The Man Who Sold The World by David Bowie
It was released in 1970 in his album with the same name
Fun fact: Musically, this song is based around a "circular" guitar riff from Mick Ronson (guitarist). Its lyrics are cryptic and evocative, being inspired by numerous poems including the 1899 "Antigonish" by William Hughes Mearns. David's vocals are heavily "phased" throughout and have been described as "haunting".
May 12, 2024
Song #94
The Man Who Sold The World by David Bowie
It was released in 1970 in his album with the same name
Fun fact: Musically, this song is based around a "circular" guitar riff from Mick Ronson (guitarist). Its lyrics are cryptic and evocative, being inspired by numerous poems including the 1899 "Antigonish" by William Hughes Mearns. David's vocals are heavily "phased" throughout and have been described as "haunting".
June 5, 2024
Song #118
Rebel Rebel by David Bowie
It was released in 1974 in his album Diamond Dogs
Fun fact: the lyrics of "Rebel Rebel" revisit familiar Bowie territory, featuring "a 'hot' young 'tramp' worrying his or her parents with their sexy nihilism", are reflected by the line "You got a few lines and a handful of 'ludes'." Even though the world is ending, the "Rebel" doesn't care, suggesting "we like dancing and we look divine." It also features gender-bending lyrics ("You got your mother in a whirl / She's not sure if you're a boy or a girl").
June 5, 2024
Song #118
Rebel Rebel by David Bowie
It was released in 1974 in his album Diamond Dogs
Fun fact: the lyrics of "Rebel Rebel" revisit familiar Bowie territory, featuring "a 'hot' young 'tramp' worrying his or her parents with their sexy nihilism", are reflected by the line "You got a few lines and a handful of 'ludes'." Even though the world is ending, the "Rebel" doesn't care, suggesting "we like dancing and we look divine." It also features gender-bending lyrics ("You got your mother in a whirl / She's not sure if you're a boy or a girl").
June 19, 2024
Song #132
Dancing in the Street by David Bowie and Mick Jagger
It was released in 1985 as a single by both musicians. (It is a cover song, the original is performed by Martha and The Vandellas)
Fun fact: The original plan was to perform a track together live, with Bowie performing at Wembley Stadium and Jagger at John F. Kennedy Stadium, until it was realized that the satellite link-up would cause a half-second delay that would make this impossible unless either Bowie or Jagger mimed their contribution, something neither artist was willing to do.
July 3, 2024
Song #146
Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie
It was released in 1972 in his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Fun Fact: Lyrically, the song is about Ziggy Stardust, a bisexual alien rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrial beings. The character was influenced by English singer Vince Taylor, as well as the Legendary Stardust Cowboy and Kansai Yamamoto. Although Ziggy is introduced earlier on the album, this song is its centrepiece, presenting the rise and fall of the star in a very human-like manner.
June 19, 2024
Song #132
Dancing in the Street by David Bowie and Mick Jagger
It was released in 1985 as a single by both musicians. (It is a cover song, the original is performed by Martha and The Vandellas)
Fun fact: The original plan was to perform a track together live, with Bowie performing at Wembley Stadium and Jagger at John F. Kennedy Stadium, until it was realized that the satellite link-up would cause a half-second delay that would make this impossible unless either Bowie or Jagger mimed their contribution, something neither artist was willing to do.
July 19, 2024
Song #162
Young Americans by David Bowie
It was released in 1975 it was the title track for that album
Fun fact:
July 3, 2024
Song #146
Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie
It was released in 1972 in his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Fun Fact: Lyrically, the song is about Ziggy Stardust, a bisexual alien rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrial beings. The character was influenced by English singer Vince Taylor, as well as the Legendary Stardust Cowboy and Kansai Yamamoto. Although Ziggy is introduced earlier on the album, this song is its centrepiece, presenting the rise and fall of the star in a very human-like manner.
July 19, 2024
Song #162
Young Americans by David Bowie
It was released in 1975 it was the title track for that album
Fun fact:
August 22, 2024
Song #196
Ashes to Ashes by David Bowie
It was released in 1980 in his album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)
Fun fact: the lyrics act as a sequel to Bowie's hit "Space Oddity" which ends with Major Tom alone floating out in space. Eleven years after liftoff, Ground Control receives a message from Major Tom, who has succumbed to drug addiction and increased paranoia following his abandonment to space: "Strung out in heaven's high / hitting an all-time low."
September 7, 2024
Song #212
Lady Stardust by David Bowie
It was released in 1972 in his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Fun fact: The song is generally interpreted as alluding to fellow glam rock icon Marc Bolan.
August 22, 2024
Song #196
Ashes to Ashes by David Bowie
It was released in 1980 in his album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)
Fun fact: the lyrics act as a sequel to Bowie's hit "Space Oddity" which ends with Major Tom alone floating out in space. Eleven years after liftoff, Ground Control receives a message from Major Tom, who has succumbed to drug addiction and increased paranoia following his abandonment to space: "Strung out in heaven's high / hitting an all-time low."
September 7, 2024
Song #212
Lady Stardust by David Bowie
It was released in 1972 in his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Fun fact: The song is generally interpreted as alluding to fellow glam rock icon Marc Bolan.