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Who sang Starman?

David Bowie released the song Starman. Date of release: 28/4/1972.

Release date: 28/4/1972

Duration: 04:14

Producer(s): Ken Scott

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The meaning of the song 'Starman ', based on the lyrics

What is Starman about?

🎶 Starman song analysis

A man from the stars is waiting in the sky to come and meet us, but he thinks he would blow us away so he hasn't yet.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Starman’. 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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-The song was released on April 28, 1972
-First single from his fifth studio album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars".
Co-produced by Ken Scott
-Recorded on February 4, 1972 at Trident Studios in London.
-The accompanying band is called the Spiders from Mars.
-The lyrics describe Ziggy Stardust bringing a message of hope to the youth of Earth through the radio.
-The chorus is inspired by "Over the Rainbow".
-The performance on the BBC television show "Top of the Pops" propelled the song to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

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