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Fame

Name: Fame
Description: This David Bowie composition, co-written with Carlos Alomar and John Lennon, appeared on his ninth studio album in 1975 and was subsequently released as the second single from that record in June 1975 by RCA Records. The track was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City during January 197

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This David Bowie composition, co-written with Carlos Alomar and John Lennon, appeared on his ninth studio album in 1975 and was subsequently released as the second single from that record in June 1975 by RCA Records. The track was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City during January 1975 and blends funk, funk rock, and soul musical elements.

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What the lyrics are about

The song explores Bowie's negative feelings regarding the burdens and difficulties associated with achieving and maintaining fame and stardom.