Suffragette City
David Bowie
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Hey man, oh leave me alone you know Hey man, oh Henry, get off the phone, I gotta Hey man, I gotta straighten my face This mellow thighed chick just put my spine out of place Hey man, my schooldays insane Hey man, my work's down the drain Hey man, well she's a total blam-blam She said she had to squeeze it but she then she Oh don't lean on me man, 'cause you can't afford the ticket I'm back on Suffragette City Oh don't lean on me man 'Cause you ain't got time to check it You know my Suffragette City Is outta sight she's all right Hey man, oh Henry, don't be unkind, go away Hey man, I can't take you this time, no way Hey man, droogie don't crash here There's only room for one and here she comes, here she comes Oh don't lean on me man, 'cause you can't afford the ticket I'm back on Suffragette City Oh don't lean on me man 'Cause you ain't got time to check it You know my Suffragette City Is outta sight she's all right Oh hit me Oh don't lean on me man, 'cause you can't afford the ticket I'm back on Suffragette City Oh don't lean on me man 'Cause you ain't got time to check it You know my Suffragette City Oh don't lean on me man, 'cause you can't afford the ticket I'm back on Suffragette City Don't lean on me man ''cause you ain't got time to check it You know my Suffragette City Is outta sight she's all right A Suffragette City, a Suffragette City I'm back on Suffragette City, I'm back on Suffragette City Ooo, Sufraggete city, ooo, Suffragette City Oooh-how, Sufragette City, oooh-how, Sufragette City Ohhh, wham bam thank you ma'am A Suffragette City, a Suffragette City Quite all right A Suffragette City Too fine A Suffragette City, ooh, a Sufragette City Oh, my Sufragette City, oh my Suffragette City Oh, Suffragette Suffragette
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Creative Genesis"Suffragette City" is a song by English musician David Bowie. It was originally released in April 1972 as a part of his fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
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Ziggy Stardust ConceptThe song is a part of Bowie's concept album which revolves around a fictional rock star named Ziggy Stardust. The character was Bowie's alter ego during the early 70s with "Suffragette City" being a part of Ziggy Stardust’s narrative.
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Genre"Suffragette City" is a glam rock song influenced by the rock and roll of the 1950s, and it is one of David Bowie's most intense rockers.
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Borrowed CatchphraseThe phrase "Wham, bam, thank you ma'am," used in the song, was borrowed from the 1950s American saying and was a nod to the younger, wilder spirit of rock 'n' roll.
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Mott the Hoople DeclineBowie actually offered "Suffragette City" to the band Mott the Hoople, who declined it. However, they accepted another Bowie’s song "All the Young Dudes", which went on to become their signature song and revived their career.
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Female EmpowermentBowie used the term "Suffragette city" as a symbolic reference to female empowerment, with ‘suffragettes’ being a nod to the women who fought for women’s right to vote.
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Sci-Fi ElementsThe song also is noted for its sci-fi elements, characteristic of much of Bowie's work. It lyrically combined this futuristic vision with sexual themes, a commonality in the glam rock genre.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Frank Turner, The Flaming Lips and Red Hot Chili Peppers, securing its place as a cultural classic in rock music.
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Single Release"Suffragette City" was issued as a single in 1976 to promote the ChangesOneBowie compilation in the U.S., it failed to chart.
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Live PerformancesAs one of Bowie's signature anthems, "Suffragette City" was often included in live set lists and featured in many of the artist's concert tours over his career. Notably, it formed part of the encore on his Ziggy Stardust Tour.
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