Young Americans

by David Bowie

Young Americans cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975-03-07
  • Label: Parlophone UK, RCA Victor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 58:44
  • Community rating: 3.67/5 from 22 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Pivoting sharply from his glam rock origins, 'Young Americans' sees the artist fully embracing the sounds of Philadelphia soul and funk. The record is driven by lush saxophone arrangements, tight funk rhythm sections, and impassioned, theatrical vocal performances that blur the line between blue-eyed soul and sophisticated pop. It is a slick, rhythmic, and incredibly successful stylistic reinvention that captures the hedonistic energy of mid-70s America.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, soulful, funky, dance, crooning, groove-laden, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Young Americans (05:16)
  2. Win (04:45)
  3. Fascination (05:47)
  4. Right (04:17)
  5. Somebody up There Likes Me (06:32)
  6. Across the Universe (04:31)
  7. Can You Hear Me (05:06)
  8. Fame (04:20)
  9. John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) (07:03)
  10. Who Can I Be Now? (04:39)
  11. It's Gonna Be Me - With Strings (06:28)

Credits

  • David Bowie - primary artist, arranged by, songwriter
  • Tony Visconti - producer
  • Eddie Floyd - songwriter
  • Steve Cropper - songwriter
  • Keith Harwood - supervised by [live recording]

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