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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Klaaspier wrote:
Best beginning of a rock song ever..
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Bromithia wrote:
omg awesome.
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SgtBeanpod wrote:
Musical history.
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gabethevegan wrote:
My fave Bowie track from Fave Bowie Album...Cant believe it was 37 years ago that i rushed from work down to Exmouth where i then lived to buy this b4 the Record Shop closed
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davidbowiegirl wrote:
Hahah, brilliant lyrics... "put your ray gun to my head" etc. :D Great song! <3
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starnova wrote:
"I've reached my 3 play limit."..shite. Last FM is fucked...
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OuiTisRoz wrote:
This feels so nostalgic, even though I wasn't born at this time. Hmmm...
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FriedaPeople wrote:
nice tune
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KinksKate wrote:
Love this track!
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Dai6kan wrote:
The sound of sheer awesomeness.
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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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