The Jean Genie / Ziggy Stardust

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Constructed around a heavy, churning rhythm and blues riff highly reminiscent of The Yardbirds, this swaggering hit served as the lead single for 'Aladdin Sane'. The lyrical homage to Iggy Pop and the gritty rock and roll arrangement brilliantly contrasted with the increasingly sophisticated glam-pop he was simultaneously perfecting.