Watch That Man
David Bowie
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Ziggy played guitar, jamming good with Weird and Gilly, And the spiders from Mars. He played it left hand But made it too far Became the special man, then we were Ziggy's band Now Ziggy really sang, screwed up eyes and screwed down hairdo Like some cat from Japan, he could lick 'em by smiling He could leave 'em to hang 'Came on so loaded man, well hung and snow white tan. So where were the spiders, while the fly tried to break our balls With just the beer light to guide us, So we bitched about his fans and should we crush his sweet hands? Ziggy played for time, jiving us that we were voodoo The kid was just crass, he was the nazz With God given ass He took it all too far but boy could he play guitar Making love with his ego Ziggy sucked up into his mind Like a leper messiah When the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band. Ziggy played guitar
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Watch That Man" is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released on his sixth studio album, "Aladdin Sane" in 1973.
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Music InfluenceThe song has been compared to the Rolling Stones due to its high energy, brassy sound, and intentionally cluttered mix. It's seen as a reflection of Bowie's experiences and impressions of America.
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Song ArrangementIts unusual mixing arrangement subdues Bowie's vocals in favor of making the backing vocals and music more prominent, replicating the feel of being in a noisy bar.
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Album PositionThe song is the opening track of the "Aladdin Sane" album. Its energetic rhythm sets the tone for the rest of the rock album.
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RecognitionDespite not released as a single, "Watch That Man" remains one of Bowie's renowned and celebrated songs from his expansive catalog.
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Live PerformancesDavid Bowie performed "Watch that Man" live during the first part of his 1973 Aladdin Sane tour, but the song was dropped thereafter from his concert setlists and was never performed by him again after 1973.
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Cover VersionScottish music artist Lulu covered the song in 1974. Bowie and his band performed on the backing track and Bowie also provided backing vocals.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Bowie's experiences in the U.S during his Ziggy Stardust tour, particularly his observations of celebrity culture and the lives of rock stars.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Watch That Man" depict a raucous party full of excess, reflecting Bowie's own experiences in the rock and roll lifestyle.
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CollaborationNoted session musician Nicky Hopkins played piano on "Watch That Man." Hopkins was a popular session musician who has collaborated with bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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