(I understand that some believe the album was not initially conceived as a concept album and that a theme arose after songs were recorded.)īowie takes us on a wild ride, opening with the harrowing “Five Years,” in which we learn that Earth has only five years before its apocalypse then on to more hopeful songs, including “Soul Love” and “Starman.” “Moonage Daydream,” enhanced by Ronson’s guitar, references the Ziggy character as an alligator, a mama-papa and the space invader. It tells the tale, to me, of androgynous and theatrical rock star (and Bowie alter ego) Ziggy Stardust, an alien sent to Earth to save it from an apocalyptic end. Ziggy Stardust, Bowie’s fifth studio album - featuring his remarkable band the Spiders from Mars that included guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Mick Woodmansey - was co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott. Some responded in detail about the album, while others talked more generally about Bowie. In honor of the album’s anniversary, I asked a variety of artists to explain its impact on them. Though Bowie laid to rest the character Ziggy Stardust in 1973, his evolving styles and personas taught us that we too can reinvent ourselves and reveal deeply hidden parts of ourselves. It influenced the development of glam rock and is still relevant and engaging today. Given the number of people who fall into the outlier category, this album - like virtually Bowie’s entire catalogue - connected with a huge number of fans and inspired many artists. His conviction to be himself, no matter what the consequences, encouraged his fans to respect themselves. This month marks the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.īowie’s bold, unique persona and provocative lyrics validated anyone who felt like they were orbiting outside the mainstream. ![]() Writer(s): WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, MICHAEL HOLBROOK PENNIMAN, MARCO BENASSI, ALESSANDRO BENASSILyrics powered by cover of Ziggy Stardust’s 1972 album, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.” ![]() Watch the sunset, hold it from afar Close as I get to being where you are While there's light left I sing this song for you Don't know if you care, but every day I do Here I stand, staring at the sun Distant land, staring at the sun You're not there, but we share the same one Miles apart, staring at the sun Distant hearts, staring at the sun One thing's true, just like you, there's only one And I don't care if it burns my eyes And I don't care 'cause my love is blind From staring at the sun, oh-oh From staring at the sun From staring at the sun, oh-oh From staring at the sun Send my love down in those rays of light Through your window, on your tired eyes Say good morning, say it to the sun Like you're talking, talking to someone Here I stand, staring at the sun Distant land, staring at the sun You're not there, but we share the same one Miles apart, staring at the sun Distant hearts, staring at the sun One thing's true, just like you, there's only one And I don't care if it burns my eyes And I don't care 'cause my love is blind From staring at the sun, oh-oh From staring at the sun From staring at the sun, oh-oh From staring at the sun
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