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David Bowie · 1972

David Bowie

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 6, 1972Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

On October 6, 1972, David Bowie recorded “The Jean Genie” at RCA Studios in New York. It became the lead single from his 1973 album Aladdin Sane and was released on November 24, 1972. It spent 13 weeks on the UK chart and reached No. 2. A line from the lyrics later inspired the Scottish band Simple Minds to choose its name.

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