All the Young Dudes

Mick Ronson, David Bowie, Ian Hunter, Queen, Phil Collen, Joe Elliott

About All the Young Dudes

"All the Young Dudes" is a song written by English musician David Bowie, originally recorded and released as a single by Mott the Hoople in 1972. In 2004, Rolling Stone rated "All the Young Dudes" No. 253 in its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and on its 2010 update was ranked at number 256. It is also one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.


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Billy rapped all night 'bout his suicide 
How he'd kick it in the head when he was 25 
Don't wanna stay alive when you're 25 

Wendy's stealing clothes from unlocked cars 
Freddy's got spots from ripping off stars from his face 
Funky little boat race 
The television man is crazy 
Saying we're juvenile delinquent wrecks 
Man I need a TV when I've got T. Rex 
Hey brother you guessed I'm a dude 

All the young dudes 
Carry the news 
Boogaloo dudes 
Carry the news 

All the young dudes 
Carry the news 
Boogaloo dudes 
Carry the news

Now Jimmy looking sweet though he dresses like a queen 
He can kick like a mule 
It's a real mean team 
We can love 
Oh we can love 
And my brother's back at home 
With his Beatles and his Stones 
We never got if off on that revolution stuff 
What a drag 
Too many snags 
Well I drunk a lot of wine 
And I'm feeling fine 
Gonna race some cat to bed 
Is this concrete all around 
Or is it in my head 
Oh brother you guessed I'm a dude 

All the young dudes 
Carry the news 
Boogaloo dudes 
Carry the news

All the young dudes 
Carry the news 
Boogaloo dudes 
Carry the news

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: David Bowie

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"All the Young Dudes" was written by legendary British singer-songwriter David Bowie, but it was first recorded and released by the English rock band Mott the Hoople.
Song Release
The song was released on July 28, 1972, as a single and later included in the band's eponymous album, "All the Young Dudes".
Chart Performance
It achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number three in the UK Singles Chart and number 37 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Song's Lifeline
Originally, "Mott the Hoople" was considering to split up due to a lack of commercial success, but Bowie, who was a fan of the group, offered to write a song for them to help save their career.
Bowie's Version
Despite giving the song to Mott the Hoople, Bowie recorded his own version of "All the Young Dudes" during the sessions for his 1973 album "Aladdin Sane". This version was not officially released until it appeared on a compilation album in 1995.
Cultural Impact
The song has been praised as one of the definitive glam rock anthems of the 1970s, capturing the spirit of the era.
Popular Covers
"All the Young Dudes" has been covered by a range of artists, including Bruce Dickinson, The Clash, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Recognition
NME listed 'All The Young Dudes' as one of the top 100 singles of all time.
LGBT Connection
Bowie, who openly identified himself as bisexual in the 70s, said the song was a sort of "coming out" for young bisexual and gay people.
Inclusion in Films
The song has been used in several films and television shows, including the British comedy-drama "Ashes to Ashes" and the American romantic drama "Juno".

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