Fame | |
cover song by Duran Duran | |
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Released | 20 April 1981 |
Genre | Funk |
Length | 3:17 minutes |
Label | Capitol, EMI |
Writer(s) | David Bowie, John Lennon, Carlos Alomar |
Producer | Colin Thurston |
Duran Duran |
"Fame" is a cover song by Duran Duran, released as the B-side to their second single "Careless Memories" by Capitol-EMI on 20 April 1981.
About the song[]
The song was written by David Bowie, John Lennon, and Carlos Alomar. It became the second single from Bowie's Young Americans album and became his first US No.1.
Bowie described the song as "nasty, angry". He admitted the song was written "with a degree of malice" aimed at the Mainman management group with whom he had been working at the time.
Duran Duran's version appeared on the 12" version of the "Careless Memories" single.
Song versions[]
Aside from the version on the "Careless Memories" single, no other versions are known to have been recorded.
Track Listing[]
Release information pertains to UK release only
12": EMI 12 EMI 5168
- "Careless Memories" - 3:53
- "Fame" - 3:11
- "Khanada" - 3:17
CD: Part of "Singles Box Set 1981-1985" boxset
- "Careless Memories" - 3:53
- "Khanada" - 3:17
- "Fame" - 3:11
Other appearences[]
EPs:
Personnel[]
Duran Duran are:
- Simon Le Bon - vocals
- Nick Rhodes - keyboards
- John Taylor - bass guitar
- Roger Taylor - drums
- Andy Taylor - guitar
Lyrics[]
Fame, makes a man take things over Fame, let's him loose, hard to swallow Fame, puts you there, where things are hollow Fame.. Fame, hurts your brain, just a flame A funny tin to dip you inside Fame.. Fame, what you like is in the limo Fame, what you get is no tomorrow Fame, what you need you have to borrow Fame.. Fame, the dirty swine, its just his line He's only trying to drive you to crime.. (crime) Fame.. Is it any wonder I'll reject you first Is it any wonder You're too cool to prove Fame A ticket for you, a ticket for me I've gotta get to witchitta Fame.. Fame (repeat x23) What's your name? What a game.. What a shame.. what a shame..
See also[]
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