Nightclubbing
Iggy Pop
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Nightclubbing, we're nightclubbing We're what's happening Nightclubbing, we're nightclubbing We're an ice machine We see people, brand-new people They're something to see Nightclubbing, we're nightclubbing Oh, isn't it wild? Nightclubbing, we're nightclubbing We're walking through town Nightclubbing, we're nightclubbing We walk like a ghost We learn dances, brand-new dances Like the nuclear bomb When we're nightclubbing, bright-white clubbing Oh, isn't it wild?
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, JAMES NEWELL JR OSTERBERG
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15 facts about this song
Artist BackstoryIggy Pop, whose real name is James Newell Osterberg Jr., is an American singer-songwriter who is considered a pioneer of punk rock.
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Album InformationThe song "Nightclubbing" is in the album "The Idiot," which was co-written and co-produced by David Bowie. The album is one of Iggy Pop's most successful, and it was released in 1977.
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Song InspirationThe song is believed to have been inspired by Iggy Pop's time in Berlin. It presents a dark, monotone depiction of nightlife and partying.
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Bowie's ContributionDavid Bowie played piano on the track and co-wrote it along with Iggy Pop.
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Song's Sound"Nightclubbing" has an atmospheric sound with minimalist instrumentation, characterized by a slow rhythm, repetitive drum beats, and eerie piano rhythms, which suits the lyrics' dark theme.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered widely by many artists including Grace Jones, whose reggae-influenced version is highly popular.
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Soundtrack Favoritism"Nightclubbing" has been used in several high-profile movie soundtracks, including "Trainspotting" and "The Crow: City of Angels."
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Cultural ImpactThe album, including the song "Nightclubbing", is credited with influencing the post-punk, new wave, and industrial rock genres.
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Cited InfluenceNine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has mentioned "Nightclubbing" as a significant influence on his work.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Nightclubbing" features Iggy Pop in a deranged state, holding a baby doll while walking around a deserted street at night, adding to the eerie, surreal feel of the song.
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Live Performances"Nightclubbing" has become a standard part of Iggy Pop’s live performances since it was released. In his live performances, Iggy often adds extra lyrics on the spot.
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Historical RecordsThe drum machine used on the track is known as a Roland TR-77 drum machine, which was one of the very first drum machines ever made.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "The Idiot," featuring a deformed black-and-white photo of Iggy Pop's face, is as iconic as the music it contains, including "Nightclubbing".
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Lyrics"Nightclubbing" lyrics narrate a dystopian view of the nightlife as a repetitive, mechanical routine.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song released in the album 'The Idiot' runs just over four minutes long.
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