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  1. "Fame" is a song by the English singer-songwriter #DavidBowie. It was released on his 1975 album #YoungAmericans and was later issued as the album's second #single by #RCARecords in June 1975. Written by Bowie, #CarlosAlomar and #JohnLennon, it was recorded at #ElectricLadyStudios in #NewYorkCity in January 1975. It is a #funkRock song that represents Bowie's dissatisfaction with the troubles of fame and stardom.
    youtube.com/watch?v=enenlBsUrTI

  2. SIMON GODDARD – Bowie Odyssey 75
    eternal-terror.com/?p=67771

    RELEASE YEAR: 2025BAND URL: omnibuspress.com/products/bowi

    The sixth entry in Simon Goddard’s magnificent and irresistible series of books on the life and times of the inimitable David Bowie in the seventies is yet another exquisitely written and perfectly compiled piece of work that leaves nothing to be desired.

    While Bowie Odyssey 70 was an enjoyable read, it did […]

    #bookReview #davidBowie #omnibusPress #simonGoddard #stationToStation #youngAmericans

  3. The backing vocals on this still sound stunning. Hearing this in 1974 was a real ear opener to a 14 year old kid in a small southern English village. #Bowie #YoungAmericans

    youtu.be/4zw8iDKiqgE?si=Ekb9dS

  4. I still maintain that Fame and Across the universe did not belong on Young Americans but that David's sudden meeting with John Lennon skewed his artistic common sense as he dropped 2 killer tracks to get the Lennon semi collaboration and cover track on the album when they would've been better as the non album single & B-side (imho).
    In a parallel world here's how Young Americans might've turned out...
    #Bowie #Spotify #YoungAmericans #Music

    open.spotify.com/playlist/3S8u