David Bowie

Released: September 25, 1995

Songwriter: David Bowie Brian Eno

Producer: David Bowie Brian Eno

[Verse 1]
Baby Grace is the victim
She was 14 years of age
And the wheels are turning, turning
For the finger points at me

[Pre-Chorus]
(All's well)
But I have not been to Oxford Town
(All's well)
No I have not been to Oxford Town

[Chorus]
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th century dies

[Verse 2]
And the prison priests are decent
My attorney seems sincere
I fear my days are numbered
Lord get me out of here

[Pre-Chorus]
(Here) (All's well)
But I have not been to Oxford Town
(All's well)
But I have not been to Oxford Town

[Chorus]
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th century dies

[Spoken Interlude]
This is your shadow on my wall
This is my flesh and blood
This is what I could've been

[Verse 3]
And the wheels are turning and turning
As the Twentieth Century dies
If I had not ripped the fabric
If time had not stood still
If I had not met Ramona
If I'd only paid my bill

[Pre-Chorus]
(All's well)
I have not been to Oxford Town
(All's well)
But I have not been to Oxford Town

[Chorus]
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th century dies

[Spoken Interlude]
This is my bunk with two sheets
This is my food though foul
This is what I could have been

[Chorus]
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th Century dies
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th century dies
(All's well)
20th century dies
(All's well)

All's well, all's well
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th century dies
Toll the bell
Pay the private eye
(All's well)
20th century dies

David Bowie (1947 – 2016) was a British musician, and one of the most iconic rock stars with a widely diverse career where he frequently changed his appearance and musical style, resulting in an acclaimed discography comparable to other stalwarts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Born David Robert Jones, Bowie quickly renamed himself to prevent confusion with The Monkees singer Davy Jones. Enduring many early missteps, he rose to prominence when his most famous song, “Space Oddity,” was played during the coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Despite this early breakthrough, Bowie remained a cult figure for several years. Even the release of Hunky Dory, his first great album, went largely unnoticed. Bowie only lodged himself firmly in the public consciousness when he announced his bisexuality and created Ziggy Stardust in early 1972. A Martian who combined the debauchery of Iggy Pop with the artistry of Lou Reed, Ziggy was the main character in Bowie’s breakthrough album, and his public persona for eighteen months.

Bowie used his new-found popularity to move to America, and dabble with new musical directions and cocaine. Diamond Dogs and Young Americans continue to divide critics, but Station To Station found Bowie at a new creative peak, despite escalating drug use and related health issues.

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