David Bowie

Released: April 20, 1987

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: David Richards David Bowie

[Verse 1]
It's just a one dollar secret
A lover's secrets in the UK
Torn apart in the UK
In the dribble of May-Day
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry

[Pre-Chorus]
And there's nothing inside
And there's nothing in mind (no)
And only you rocket on through the sky

[Chorus]
Well, it couldn't be done without dogs
It couldn't be once without us
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry

[Verse 2]
When the days were the days were the days boys
When blue ties were for the biggy guys
Frannie dressing down for the enemy
You saw him hanging on the enemy

[Pre-Chorus]
And there's no one in love
And there's nowhere to scream
And only you race on to wonder where

[Chorus]
Well, it couldn't be done without dogs
It couldn't be once without us
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry

[Bridge]
You can't make love with money
You can't make mistakes with babies
Nothing looked good on you
That's how I liked you best
Now you're ready for the real McCoy

[Verse 3]
Deep in the heart of Cupid
Murders on the heels of love
Just the ghost of a story
Just a one dollar secret

[Pre-Chorus]
Baby these were the sounds
Baby these were the sounds (yeah)
And only you whisper these things aren't true

[Chorus]
Well, it couldn't be done without dogs
Well, it couldn't be once without us
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry

[Outro]
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry (cry, cry)
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry (cry, cry)
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry (cry, cry, cry, cry)
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry (cry, cry, cry, cry)
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry (cry, cry, cry, cry)
'87 and Cry
'87 and Cry (cry, cry, cry, cry)
'87 and Cry
Hey
Hey
'87 and Cry

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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