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Strikes the bell for 5 o'clock, Uncle Arthur closes shop

“Uncle Arthur” is the first track on David Bowie’s first album "David Bowie". It’s also one of the first song recorded for that same album on 14 November 1966 . It’s a character sketch, much like Ray Davies’ (older) work, though it’s a little more surreal. This and the fact that the main character in the song is only referred to as Uncle Arthur, leads many to believe that the story is told from a child’s perspective. View wiki
“Uncle Arthur” is the first track on David Bowie’s first album "David Bowie". It’s also one of the first song recorded for that same album … read more
“Uncle Arthur” is the first track on David Bowie’s first album "David Bowie". It’s also one of the first song recorded for that same album on 14 November 1966 . It’s a characte… read more

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David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music. Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embar… read more
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarde… read more
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of … read more

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