David Bowie

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: David Bowie Tony Visconti

[Verse 1]
Hope little girl
Come blow me away
I don't care much
I win anyway
Just a dog

[Verse 2]
I'm God damn rich
An exploding man
When I talk in the night
There's oil on my hands
What a dog

[Chorus]
Fall dog is cruel and smart
Smart time breaks the heart
Full dog bombs the moon
Devil in a market place
Devil in your bleeding face
Full dog bombs the moon
What a dog

[Verse 3]
There's always a moron
Someone to hate
A corporate tie
A wig and a date
Just a dog

[Verse 4]
These blackest of years
That have no sound
No shape, no depth
No underground
What a dog

[Chorus]
Fall dog is cruel and smart
Smart time breaks the heart
Full dog bombs the moon
A devil in the market place
A devil in your bleeding face
Full dog bombs the moon
What a dog

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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