Golden Years
David Bowie
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Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel Come get up my baby Look at that sky, life's begun Nights are warm and the days are young Come get up my baby There's my baby, lost that's all Once I'm begging you save her little soul Golden years, gold whop whop whop Come get up my baby Last night they loved you, opening doors and pulling some strings, angel Come get up my baby In walked luck and you looked in time Never look back, walk tall, act fine Come get up my baby I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold Golden years, gold whop whop whop Come get up my baby Some of these days, and it won't be long Gonna drive back down where you once belonged In the back of a dream car twenty foot long Don't cry my sweet, don't break my heart Doing all right, but you gotta get smart Wish upon, wish upon, day upon day, I believe oh Lord I believe all the way Come get up my baby Run for the shadows, run for the shadows Run for the shadows in these golden years There's my baby, lost that's all Once I'm begging you save her little soul Golden years, gold whop whop whop Come get up my baby Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel Come get up my baby Run for the shadows, run for the shadows Run for the shadows in these golden years I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop Golden years, gold whop whop whop
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Album ReleaseThe song "Golden Years" was on David Bowie's tenth album, "Station to Station," which was released in 1976.
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Record or Chart SuccessIt reached number 10 position on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 11 in the United States on the Billboard Top 100.
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ProductionBowie reportedly wrote the song in just an hour, reflecting his fast-paced work ethic.
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Inspiration for the SongBowie initially offered the song to Elvis Presley to perform, but he declined. Bowie later performed it himself, leading to its worldwide success.
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Music VideoBowie had performed "Golden Years" on the popular music TV show "Soul Train," which also marked his first performance on American television.
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GenreThe song is characterized by a distinct funk and soul influence, a departure from the experimental rock that dominated his earlier work.
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Song Meaning"Golden Years" is often interpreted as a reflection of Bowie's own career, recognizing his growth and success but also the pressure of constant reinvention.
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Popular CultureThe song has been used in various films and TV series, including "A Knight's Tale," "Basquiat," and the British drama series "Ashes to Ashes."
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Live PerformancesBowie performed "Golden Years" on his tour for the "Station to Station" album, and it remained a part of his live set into the 2000s.
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Cover Versions"Golden Years" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including Marilyn Manson, Pixie Lott, and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.
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