The last track on the classic 1973 album "Aladdin Sane", and said to be about American singer Claudia Lennear. Although to me, and apparently many others (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Grinning_Soul), it sounded as if it should have been a James Bond movie theme. It was also the B side of the largely unsuccessful US single release "Let's Spend The Night Together".
Just looked it up - it was a B side a total of four times [+"Sorrow" (Spain) + "Rebel Rebel" (USA) + "1984" (Japan)]. So it must have had 'something' 'about it' at the time - and that hasn't changed.
Of course Ange thought so! That's Ange. EVERYTHING was always about Ange. Sorry, Ange-lovers, but there is a massive femme ego wrapped up in there! Always was.
@curtywyshart Unlike a lot of other artists, musicians felt they attained great credibility from working with him - the art and not just the money, and "Worked With Bowie" was a fantastic thing to have on your CV, and got you repeat work with other artists in the industry.
Tony de Fries was the thorn in the sidesmen's side. Didn't like him one bit. Never did, never will. A bit like Klein and The Beatles. Get in there and manage things for your artistes, not for yourself.
16 Comments (since 24 Jun 2012)
leejohnson
The last track on the classic 1973 album "Aladdin Sane", and said to be about American singer Claudia Lennear. Although to me, and apparently many others (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Grinning_Soul), it sounded as if it should have been a James Bond movie theme. It was also the B side of the largely unsuccessful US single release "Let's Spend The Night Together".
MinxBits
omg!!!!!
Bukowski
One of the truly great Bowie tracks.
Enish
That flamenco guitar solo never fails to impress.
leejohnson
Garson's piano, for me. Sweet and haunting.
hsmagnet
Bowie never fails to impress.
leejohnson
Just looked it up - it was a B side a total of four times [+"Sorrow" (Spain) + "Rebel Rebel" (USA) + "1984" (Japan)]. So it must have had 'something' 'about it' at the time - and that hasn't changed.
cherry_cinnamon
I'm pretty sure Bowie's ex Angie claims its about her in her biography. (not saying that's true- just that she thought so!)
leejohnson
Of course Ange thought so! That's Ange. EVERYTHING was always about Ange. Sorry, Ange-lovers, but there is a massive femme ego wrapped up in there! Always was.
curtywyshart
Lee if I had a tenner I'd lend it to you. in the meantime here is some virtual money
leejohnson
Aha. I see. Or rather, I don't. It's virtually invisible...
curtywyshart
You know-for being notoriously cheap to his musicians-Bowie sure got some great players on his tours and tracks!
JuliusThornicus
Great track to end an album on. I miss Bowie...
leejohnson
@curtywyshart Unlike a lot of other artists, musicians felt they attained great credibility from working with him - the art and not just the money, and "Worked With Bowie" was a fantastic thing to have on your CV, and got you repeat work with other artists in the industry.
curtywyshart
I completely agree with you. His management(Tony Visconti et al) had more responsibility as far as sideman wages anyway.
leejohnson
Tony de Fries was the thorn in the sidesmen's side. Didn't like him one bit. Never did, never will. A bit like Klein and The Beatles. Get in there and manage things for your artistes, not for yourself.