Slow Burn

David Bowie

About Slow Burn

"Slow Burn" is a song by English musician David Bowie. It was released as the lead single from his 22nd studio album, Heathen, on 3 June 2002. The song was not released as a single in the UK. There was no British single from Heathen released until September, with Everyone Says 'Hi'. The recording features Pete Townshend on guitar. The song earned Bowie a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Male Vocal Performance.


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2002
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Here shall we live in this terrible town
Where the price for our minds
shall squeeze them tight like a fist 
And the walls shall have eyes 
And the doors shall have ears
But we'll dance in their dark
And they'll play with our lives 

Like a Slow Burn
Leading us on and on and on 
Like a Slow Burn
Turning us round and round and round Hark who are we 
So small in times such as these
Slow Burn 
Slow Burn 

Oh, these are the days
These are the strangest of all
These are the nights 
These are the darkest to fall
But who knows?
Echoes in tenement halls
Who knows? 
Though the years spare them all

Like a Slow Burn 
Leading us on and on and on 
Like a Slow Burn 
Twirling us round and round 
and upside down
There's fear overhead 
There's fear overground 
Slow Burn 
Slow Burn
Like a Slow Burn 
Leading us on and on and on
Like a Slow Burn 
Turning us round and round and
'Round And here are we
At the center of it all
Slow Burn
Slow Burn
Slow Burn

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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

Album Introduction
"Slow Burn" is a song from David Bowie's 22nd studio album, "Heathen," released in 2002.
Chart Performance
Even though its commercial success was moderate, "Slow Burn" reached number 24 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
A distinctive feature of "Slow Burn" is its music video which was directed by Gary Koepke, adding another dimension to the song's perception.
Trumpet Solo
The song features a trumpet solo performed by the famous jazz player, Pete Townshend, known primarily as the guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter for the rock band The Who.
Song Duration
"Slow Burn" is one of the longest songs on the album, with a running length of just over four minutes and forty seconds.
Wall Street Reference
The accompanying music video for "Slow Burn" involves an interpretation of Wall Street and financial markets, making it particularly intriguing.
Artwork
The artwork for the "Slow Burn" single was a cropped shot of the "Heathen" album cover which used a stunning image of Bowie taken by Markus Klinko.
Critical Reception
Throughout the years, "Slow Burn" has received critical acclaim where many music critics have highlighted Bowie's vocals as a standout feature.
Live Performances
Bowie included "Slow Burn" in his live performances during the "Heathen Tour" in 2002.
Production Credits
Besides Bowie, Tony Visconti, a frequent Bowie collaborator since the late 1960s, was also involved in the production of "Slow Burn".

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