Moonage Daydream (4:38)
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“Moonage Daydream” is a song written by David Bowie in 1971 and first released as a single under the name Arnold Corns. A rerecorded version was released in 1972 on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Song’s classic guitar solo, performed by Bowie’s guitarist Mick Ronson, was ranked 85. on Guitar World’s “100 Greatest Guitar Solos”.
Story: The alien messiah is revealed/created, and his destiny to save the world from the disaster in “Five Years” is also hinted at, as well his fate as the quintessential “soul lover”. In terms of the plot, this is one of the most important songs as it describes the creation of Ziggy from a combination of religion, romance, sexual freedom, rebellion, and passion; he metamorphoses into the archetypal rock star.
Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust is the title of a book written by David Bowie, published in 2002 by Genesis Publications, named after this song. The book documented the years 1972-73 and was fully illustrated with the photography of Mick Rock. David and Mick met in 1972 and formed a working relationship and lasting friendship. Subsequently, Mick Rock was allowed to become the only photographer authorised to record the 2-year career of Ziggy Stardust.
Story: The alien messiah is revealed/created, and his destiny to save the world from the disaster in “Five Years” is also hinted at, as well his fate as the quintessential “soul lover”. In terms of the plot, this is one of the most important songs as it describes the creation of Ziggy from a combination of religion, romance, sexual freedom, rebellion, and passion; he metamorphoses into the archetypal rock star.
Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust is the title of a book written by David Bowie, published in 2002 by Genesis Publications, named after this song. The book documented the years 1972-73 and was fully illustrated with the photography of Mick Rock. David and Mick met in 1972 and formed a working relationship and lasting friendship. Subsequently, Mick Rock was allowed to become the only photographer authorised to record the 2-year career of Ziggy Stardust.
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ochikawok wrote:
raygun to my head...
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Skiye wrote:
adore the chord prog in this song...delightful as always with bowie
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ticketscanner wrote:
butler loves this get that bus out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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pamento wrote:
intense... the guitar solo gave me chills when i first heard it
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Nanobots wrote:
Squawking Like a pink monkey bird!
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starnova wrote:
Mick Ronson.. RIP brother...
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chamaleonicann wrote:
yeah, yeah, yeah...great song!!
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kittencalamity wrote:
Brilliant! I love this song. Bowie is such a great lyricist!
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corazonmani wrote:
put your ray gun to my head?
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Lipton454 wrote:
What can I say... So brilliant!!
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midnightsongs wrote:
what an amazing guitar solo! oh!
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rooferbill wrote:
bowie and ammo nitrate go together like white and rice
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mypointeofview wrote:
Ah. Awesome Song. Awesome Artist. What more could you ask for?
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kalaportsis wrote:
David is the best!
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martinbizarro wrote:
Best guitar solo on a Bowie track
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saadeu wrote:
the best thing ever happened to me
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Mateo_col wrote:
As soon as you hear "I'm an alligator, I'm a mama papa coming for you" you know it's going to be pure awesomeness
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aignis wrote:
one of the best love - sf lyrics in rock guitar solos....
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Metalion_SOS wrote:
"The church of man-love is such a holy place to be" - what an audacious lyric!
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ZubaFimes wrote:
Demais...
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