David Bowie

Released: April 22, 2017

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: Olivia Thomas Nigel Reeve Aisha Cohen David Bowie

[Spoken Word: David Bowie]
I'd like to bring forth my band
Mike Garson and Earl Slick on guitar
Greg Errico on drums and Doug Rauch on bass guitar

[Audience Applause]

Alto saxaphone, we have David Sanborn
Warren Peace and Gui
Hey Gui's up here! [?]
Some other voices you might've heard were Luther, Diane, and Anthony
We did a new song earlier. This is another new song
This from an album we just finished
This one's called "John, I'm Only Dancing"

[Audience Applause]

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
(Dancing) I'm having so much fun
(Dancing) Too bad my back had gone
(Dancing) Boogie down with David now
I'd give my house in the country
If you'd slept it's so funky

[Verse 2]
(Music) I'm dancing in the street
(Ooh, music) I've torn the shoes from my feet
(Romancing) It's got me dirty and sweet
It's got you reeling and rocking
Won't you let the slender thing in

[Verse 3]
(Rolling) I think it's all I can do
(Rolling) Just got me feeling you too
(Rolling) Get a little take a little back
Jumping John, the great goose is gone
Got a lion in my hand, a Charlie on my back

[Chorus]
(John) I'm only dancing
(She turns me on) I'm only dancing
(She turns me on) Oh get you with me
(Don't get me wrong) Ah ha ha ha ha
(I'm only dancing) Ooh
(I'm only dancing) Ooh

[Verse 4]
(Dancing) Well have you heard the news?
(Dancing) President has lost the blues
(Dancing) It needs some A-B-C
If he gives it to you
He'd better take it from me

[Verse 5]
(Sad sir) I pick up the bones
(Sad sir) Off your telephones
(Sad sir) Leave the numbers alone
Look the people in the eye
Tell them my oh my
Let your backbone slide

[Chorus]
(John) I'm only dancing
(She turns me on) I'm only dancing
(She turns me on) Oh yes
(Don't get me wrong)
I'm only dancing, oh-ho, yeah
I'm only dancing, oh-ho, yeah
(John) I'm only dancing
(She turns me on) Don't get me wrong
(She turns me on) Don't get me wrong
(I'm only dancing, ooh-ooh)
(I'm only dancing, ooh-ooh)
(I'm only dancing, ooh)

[Bridge]
Dancing, dancing, dancing, woo woo woo
Dancing, dancing, dancing, woo woo woo
Dancing, dancing, dancing, woo woo woo
Dancing, I'm only dancing, I'm only dancing, I'm only woo woo woo
Dancing, I'm only dancing, I'm only dancing, I'm only woo woo woo

[Bridge]
Can't see nor hear
Lost my beer
Cha-Charlie dance on
Woo woo woo
Got white light
Got black light
Got white light
Woo woo woo
Lay your dance on
Dance
Dance
Woo woo woo
Woo woo woo
Woo woo woo
Woo woo woo
I'm only
I'm only
I'm only
Only
(Dancing) hey
(Dancing) hey
(Woo woo woo) Lay your dance on me
(Dancing) Lay your dance on me
(Dancing) Lay your dance on me, hey
(Woo woo woo)
(Dancing, dancing, dancing)
(Woo woo woo) Gotta give me know
(Dancing) Gotta give me know
(Dancing) Gotta give me know
(Dancing) Gotta give me know
(Dancing) Yeah
Lockin' it fine
Makin' it mine
Lockin' it fine
Makin' it mine
Lockin' it fine
Making it

[Outro]
I'm only dancing hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing hey ya, dancing, hey, I'm dancing, hmm mm
Yes I am
I'm only dancing, hey I'm dancing, hey dancing, hmm mm
Oh, I'm only dancing, oh, I'm only dancing, I'm only dancing hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
Thank you
Good night
We love you
Seriously
Mwah!
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm
I'm only dancing, dancing, I'm only dancing, hmm mm

[Audience Applause]

[Spoken Word: Announcer]
Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen
Mr. Bowie has left the theatre
Thank you very much

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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