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Who sang Heroes?

David Bowie released the song Heroes. Date of release: 23/9/1977.

Release date: 23/9/1977

Duration: 06:11

Producer(s): David Bowie and Tony Visconti

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What is Heroes about?

🎶 Heroes song analysis

This song is an ode to the idea that anyone can be a hero, even if it's just for a day.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Heroes’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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David Bowie - Short Biography

- English singer-songwriter and actor David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie, was a major figure in the music industry.
- He is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians alike for his innovative work in the 1970s.
- He was known for his reinvention and visual presentation.
- His music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.

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Heroes is a song by David Bowie, co-written with Brian Eno. It was recorded in 1977 and was first released as a single in October of the same year. The song was then included on the album Heroes, released in 1977.

The song was written in 1977, while Bowie was in residence in Berlin. Eno, who was also in residence in Berlin at the time, helped Bowie write the song. Bowie then recorded the song with his band at the time, the "Heroes" Band.

The song was first released as a single in October 1977. The album Heroes, released in 1977, incorporated the song.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also a hit in Germany, reaching number one on the singles chart.

The song was written as a reaction to the events of World War II. Bowie stated that the song was an "ode to the heroes of humanity".

The song has been covered by many artists, including U2, Arcade Fire and Peter Gabriel.

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