All the Young Dudes
Mott the Hoople
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Well, Billy rapped all night about his suicide How he'd kick it in the head when he was twenty-five Speed jive, don't want to stay alive When you're twenty-five And Wendy's stealing clothes from Marks & Sparks And Freddy's got spots from ripping off the stars from his face Funky little boat race Television man is crazy saying we're juvenile delinquent wrecks Oh, man, I need TV when I've got T.Rex Oh brother, you guessed I'm a dude, dad All the young dudes (hey dudes!) Carry the news (where are you?) Boogaloo dudes (stand up, come on) Carry the news All the young dudes (I want to hear you) Carry the news (I want to see you) Boogaloo dudes (I want to talk to you, all of you) Carry the news (now) Lucy looks sweet 'cause he dresses like a queen But he can kick like a mule, it's a real mean team But we can love Oh yes, 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 Now I've drunk a lot of wine and I'm feeling fine Got to race some cat to bed Oh, is that concrete all around Or is it in my head? Yeah I'm a dude, dad All the young dudes (hey dudes) Carry the news (where are you?) Boogaloo dudes (stand up) Carry the news All the young dudes (I want to hear you) Carry the news (I want to see you) Boogaloo dudes (I want to relate to you) Carry the news All the young dudes (what dudes?) Carry the news (let's hear the news, come on) Boogaloo dudes (I want to kick you) Carry the news (Hey, you there) All the young dudes (With the glasses) Carry the news (I want you) Boogaloo dudes (I want you in the front) Carry the news (now) (Now, you're his friends) All the young dudes (now you bring him down) ('Cause I want him) Carry the news Boogaloo dudes (I want him right here) (Bring him, come on) Carry the news (bring him) (Here you go) All the young dudes (I've wanted to do this for years) Carry the news (There you go!) Boogaloo dudes (How'd it feel?) Carry the news
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Written by: David Bowie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, TINTORETTO MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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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