Never Let Me Down
David Bowie
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When I believed in nothing I called her name Trapped in a high-dollar joint in some place I called her name And though my days are slipping by And nights so cruel I thought I'd die She danced her little dance 'till it made me cry She was shakin' like this honey doing that When I needed soul revival I called your name When I was falling to pieces I screamed in pain Your soothing hand that turned me round A love so real swept over me You danced your little dance 'till it made me cry You were shakin' like this honey doing that Never let me down She never let me down Never let me down She never let me down When all your faith is failing Call my name When you've nothing coming Call my name I'll be strong for all it takes I'll cover your head till the bad stuff breaks I'll dance my little dance till it makes you smile Shaking like this honey doing that Never let you down I'll never let you down I'll never let you down I'll never let you down
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, CARLOS ALOMAR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Never Let Me Down" was the title track of David Bowie's seventeenth studio album, which was released in April 1987. It was both produced and arranged by David Bowie himself.
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CollaborationEsteemed Beatles' engineer/producer George Martin collaborated with Bowie on the strings for this track along with a few others on the album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the album being criticized by some, "Never Let Me Down" peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Bowie's PerceptionBowie himself had mixed feelings about the song and album of the same name. He once stated that he had "an awful lot of reservations" about the album, but also claimed that "Never Let Me Down" was a "personal favorite" song of his.
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Architectural InspirationBowie stated that the inspiration for the song came as he was looking at an architectural magazine which featured a picture of an upside-down room. The image struck him and led to the creation of "Never Let Me Down."
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Music VideoBowie, known for his comprehensive artistry, also created a music video for the song. The video, like many of Bowie's creative works, was unique and considered ahead of its time.
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RegretDavid Bowie frequently expressed his dissatisfaction with the whole album, calling it his "nadir" in 1995. It was the last album he released before dissolving his band and making a radical change to his style.
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New VersionIn 2018, a new version of the album was created, called "Never Let Me Down (2018)." This version stripped away much of the dated 80's production, bringing a new interpretation to the songs, including the title track.
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Never Performed LiveThe track "Never Let Me Down" along with most songs from the album was never performed live by Bowie, presumably due to his dissatisfaction with the final product.
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Unique SoundThe album "Never Let Me Down" and the title track have a unique sound, blending elements of pop, rock, and electronic music. This was a departure from the sound of previous Bowie records.
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