Fascination

David Bowie

About Fascination

"Fascination" is a song written by English singer and songwriter David Bowie and American musician Luther Vandross for Bowie's Young Americans album in 1975. The song originated from a Vandross song called "Funky Music" which The Mike Garson Band used to play before Bowie concerts in 1974. An alternate mix appeared on the 1989 Sound + Vision box set, though this was replaced with the original on the 2003 reissue of the compilation. While Bowie never performed this track live in concert, it was rehearsed for potential inclusion in Bowie's set at the 1985 London Live Aid concert, though, along with "China Girl," it was eventually dropped from his final set list.  


Year:
1975
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Got to use her

Every time I feel fascination
I just can't stand still, I've got to use her
Every time I think of what you pulled me through, dear
Fascination moves sweeping near me
Still I take ya

(Fascination) fascination
(Sure 'nuff) fascination
(Takes a part of me) takes a part of me
(Can a heart beat) can a heart beat
(Live in a fever) live in a fever? 
(Raging inside of me?)
(Fascination) fascination
(Oh, yeah) oh yeah
(Takes a part of me) takes a part of me
(I can't help it) I can't help it
(I've got to use her) got to use her
(Every time, ooh)
Fascination comes around
(Ooh, oo, ooh)

(Fascination) your soul is calling
Like when I'm walking
Seems that everywhere I turn
I hope you're waiting for me
I know that people think
That I'm a little crazy
Ohh, better sex is fun
I think I like fascination
Still, tick

(Fascination) fascination
(Sure 'nuff) ooh
(Takes a part of me) come on, come on, come on, come on
(Can a heart beat) can a heart beat
(Live in a fever) live in a fever? 
(Raging inside of me?)
(Fascination) fascination
(Oh, yeah) oh yeah
(Takes a part of me) come on, come on
(I can't help it) I can't help it
(I've got to use her) got to use her
(Every time, ooh) every time
Fascination comes around
(Ooh, oo, ooh)

(Fascination) sure 'nuff
(Sure 'nuff) takes a part of me
(Takes a part of me) can a heartbeat
(Can a heart beat) live in a fever
(Live in a fever) raging
(Raging inside of me?) fascination
(Fascination) fascination
(Oh, yeah) fascination
(Takes a part of me) fascination takes a part of me
(I can't help it) fascination
(I've got to use her) got to use her
(Every time, ooh) every time
Fascination comes around
Come around (ooh, oo, ooh) come around
(Fascination)
Fascination, fascination, sure 'nuff
Fascination takes a part of me, yeah yeah
Can a heartbeat (fascination) live in a fever (yeah yeah)
Raging inside of me, fascination, yeah yeah
Oh yeah (fascination), fascination, yeah yeah

Oh yeah, oh yeah (yeah yeah), oh yeah, (fascination) takes a part of me
I can't help it, I can't help it (yeah yeah)
You've got to use her, every time (yeah yeah), fascination comes around (yeah yeah)
Fascination comes around 

Fascination
Take a part of me
Can a heart beat live in a fever, raging inside of me
Fascination takes a part of me, I can't help it

Got to use her, every time, every time, every time, got to use her

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, LUTHER VANDROSS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, TINTORETTO MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Fascination" is a song featured on David Bowie’s 1975 album, "Young Americans."
Genre Blend
The track blended Funk, Soul, and Pop music – illustrating Bowie's experiment with different music styles.
Bowie's Transition
"Fascination" marked a pivotal evolution in Bowie’s career as he gravitated more towards American soul music, steering away from his early glam rock style.
Collaboration
The song was co-written with American musician and longtime collaborator Luther Vandross, who met Bowie while working together at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia.
The Transformation
The basic track for "Fascination" began as a Luther Vandross song titled "Funky Music" which was reworked by Bowie into its final version.
Vandross on Backing Vocals
Aside from co-writing the song, Vandross also provides backing vocals on "Fascination."
Cultural Impact
The album that features "Fascination," "Young Americans," is known for its significant contribution to the Soul Train movement in the ’70s and marked Bowie's departure from rock.
Live Performances
Despite the song's popularity, Bowie seldom performed "Fascination" live on stage.
Album Success
"Young Americans,” which includes "Fascination," reached No. 2 in the UK Albums Chart, having a widespread impact and further boosting Bowie's career in the non-glam rock field.
Instrumentation
The song showcases a prominent use of the clavinet, a keyboard instrument often used in funk music.

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