Young Americans is a Soul & Funk album by David Bowie, originally released in 1975. On Gatefold: 207 pressings tracked, owned by 62 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- lush
- swaggering
- urban
About
During the American tour promoting the dystopian art rock of 1974's <i>Diamond Dogs</i>, David Bowie fell hard for the gloriously smooth sound of Philly soul. So he went right to the source to make <i>Young Americans</i>, with a backing group featuring Luther Vandross. It’s a slick, tuneful pop-R&B record given extra depth by some of Bowie's most pointed lyrics. The gospel-tinged title track and the needling funk of "Fame" (with lyrics and vocals by John Lennon) are among Bowie's most exciting, impassioned performances.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Young Americans5:10
- A2Win4:44
- A3Fascination5:43
- A4Right4:13
Side B
- B1Somebody Up There Likes Me6:30
- B2Across The Universe4:30
- B3Can You Hear Me5:04
- B4Fame4:12
Credits
Performers
- Ava CherryBACKING VOCALS
- Jean FinebergBACKING VOCALS
- Jean MillingtonBACKING VOCALS
- Luther VandrossBACKING VOCALS ARRANGED BY
- Robin ClarkBACKING VOCALS
- Emir KsasanBASS BASS GUITAR
- Willie WeeksBASS BASS GUITAR
- Larry WashingtonCONGAS PERCUSSION
- Andy NewmarkDRUMS
- Dennis DavisDRUMS
- Carlos AlomarGUITAR
- David BowieGUITAR PIANO VOCALS
- Earl SlickGUITAR
- John LennonGUITAR VOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Pablo RosarioPERCUSSION
- Ralph MacDonaldPERCUSSION
- Mike GarsonPIANO KEYBOARDS
- David SanbornSAXOPHONE
62 collectors on Gatefold own this · 207 pressings tracked on Gatefold