Music, Fashion, Culture - Set List

Sunday, April 6, 2025

David Bowie - Fame


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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