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David Bowie – Young Americans – Cassette

Young Americans is the title of an album by the iconic British musician David Bowie. The album was released on March 7, 1975. It marked a significant departure from Bowie’s previous glam rock and Ziggy Stardust personas, as he ventured into a soul, R&B, and funk-influenced sound.

Young Americans was recorded in Philadelphia and featured contributions from renowned musicians, including Carlos Alomar, who would become an integral part of Bowie’s future albums. The album’s title track, Young Americans, became one of Bowie’s signature songs and a hit single.

The album showcases Bowie’s versatility as an artist and his ability to adapt and evolve his musical style. It received critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming one of his best-selling albums at that time.

Some of the notable tracks on ‘Young Americans’ include ‘Young Americans’, The title track, a soulful and rhythmic anthem that became one of Bowie’s most famous songs. ‘Fame’, Co-written with John Lennon, this funk-infused track became Bowie’s first number one hit in the United States. ‘Fascination’, A groovy and catchy song with prominent saxophone parts and ‘Win’, A soulful ballad with emotional vocals from Bowie.

Young Americans showcased Bowie’s ability to absorb and reinterpret various musical genres, cementing his status as a musical chameleon. The album remains an essential part of Bowie’s discography and a testament to his artistic evolution.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal but cut in bar code

Ryko Records

Track Listing
1. Young Americans
2. Win
3. Fascination
4. Right
5. Somebody Up There Likes Me
6. Across The Universe
7. Can You Hear Me
8. Fame
9. Who Can I Be Now?
10. It’s Gonna Be Me
11. John, I’m Only Drinking Again