Released in the U.S. in June 1975
Released in the UK in July 1975
Second single from David Bowie's 9th album, Young Americans
Genres considered - Funk, Funk Rock, Soul
Lyrical meaning behind the song - David Bowie's "...dissatisfaction with the troubles of fame and stardom..."
"Fame" was Bowie's first No. 1 single on Billboard Hot 100 & Canadian Singles Chart
"Fame" ranked No. 8 on Billboard Year-End Hot 100
No. 17 on UK Singles Chart
Honors -
Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll
"...one of Bowie's 30 essential songs..." - Rolling Stone (2016, following David Bowie's death)
No. 21 on NME's list of Bowie's 41 Greatest Songs
(NME - New Musical Express, British entertainment website)
Certified Gold in Canada & the U.S.
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