Big Brother
David Bowie
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Don't talk of dust and roses Or should we powder our noses? Don't live for last year's capers Give me steel, give me steel, give me pulses unreal He'll build a glass asylum With just a hint of mayhem He'll build a better whirlpool We'll be living from sin, then we can really begin Please savior, savior, show us Hear me, I'm graphically yours Someone to claim us, someone to follow Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo Someone to fool us, someone like you We want you Big Brother, Big Brother I know you think you're awful square But you made everyone and you've been every where Lord, I think you'd overdose if you knew what's going down Someone to claim us, someone to follow Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo Someone to fool us, someone like you Someone to claim us, someone to follow Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo Someone to fool, someone like you Someone to claim us, someone to follow Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo Someone to fool, someone like you We want you Big Brother
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Big Brother" is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It is included in his eighth studio album "Diamond Dogs," which was released in 1974.
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Musical StyleThe music of "Big Brother" has been linked to cabaret, showcasing Bowie's eclectic style. It has an eerie tone, which matches the dystopian tone of the album.
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InspirationMuch of "Diamond Dogs," including "Big Brother," is heavily influenced by George Orwell's "1984." The song showcases Bowie's reflections on totalitarian society.
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LyricismBowie's lyrics are considered complex and insightful. "Big Brother" is no exception, as it explores themes of societal control and personal freedom within a dystopian setting.
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Track Listing"Big Brother" is the penultimate track on "Diamond Dogs." Following it is the song "Chant of the Ever Circling Skeletal Family."
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Live PerformancesBowie performed "Big Brother" during his 1974 Diamond Dogs tour. However, after this tour, he retired the song and it never reappeared in his live sets.
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RecordingThe recording of the song reportedly included Bowie on vocals, guitar, and saxes, Mike Garson on piano, and Herbie Flowers on bass.
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ReceptionCritics have praised "Big Brother" for its musical complexity and evocative lyrics. It showcases Bowie's ability to fuse different music genres together in a unique way.
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ConceptBowie initially intended for "Diamond Dogs," including "Big Brother," to be part of a rock musical adaptation of "1984," but he was unable to secure the necessary rights to the novel. Hence, he repurposed the songs for a new concept album.
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Song TransitionThe end of "Big Brother" transitions directly into "Chant of the Ever Circling Skeletal Family." This transition is often noted for its artistic complexity and dramatic effect.
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