All the Young Dudes
Mott the Hoople, Michael Esper, Sophia Caruso, Nicholas Christopher, Original New York Cast of Lazarus, Lynn Craig
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Billy rapped all night about his suicide How he'd kick it in the head when he was 25 Don't want to stay alive when you're 25 Wendy's stealing clothes from unlocked cars Freddy's got spots from ripping off stars from his face A funky little boat race The television man is crazy Saying we're juvenile delinquent wrecks But, 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's looking sweet though he dresses like a queen He can kick like a mule It's a real mean team We can love We can love And my brother's back at home With his Beatles and his Stones We never got it 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 All the young dudes Carry the news Boogaloo dudes Carry the news All the young dudes Carry the news Boogaloo dudes Carry the news All the young dudes Carry the news Boogaloo dudes Carry the news All the young dudes Carry the news Boogaloo dudes Carry the news 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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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.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on July 28, 1972, as a single and later included in the band's eponymous album, "All the Young Dudes".
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Chart PerformanceIt achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number three in the UK Singles Chart and number 37 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Song's LifelineOriginally, "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.
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Bowie's VersionDespite 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.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been praised as one of the definitive glam rock anthems of the 1970s, capturing the spirit of the era.
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Popular Covers"All the Young Dudes" has been covered by a range of artists, including Bruce Dickinson, The Clash, and Ozzy Osbourne.
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RecognitionNME listed 'All The Young Dudes' as one of the top 100 singles of all time.
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LGBT ConnectionBowie, who openly identified himself as bisexual in the 70s, said the song was a sort of "coming out" for young bisexual and gay people.
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Inclusion in FilmsThe 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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