David Bowie

Released: September 16, 2003

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: David Bowie Tony Visconti

[Verse 1]
Streets damp and warm
Empty smell metal
Weeds between buildings
Pictures on my hard drive

[Refrain]
But I'm the luckiest guy
Not the loneliest guy

[Verse 2]
Steam under floor
Shards by the mirror's frame
Clouds green and low
No sign, no nothing now

[Refrain]
But I'm the luckiest guy
Not the loneliest guy

[Bridge]
All the pages that have turned
All the errors left unlearned, oh

[Refrain]
Well I'm the luckiest guy
Not the loneliest guy
In the world

[Outro]
Not me
Not me

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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