Fascination
David Bowie
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Got to use her Every time I feel Fascination I just can't stand still, I've got to use her Every time I think Of what'cha pulled me through, dear Fascination moves, Sweeping near me Still I take ya {Chorus} [Fascination] fascination [sho'nuff] fascination [takes a part of me] takes a part of me [Can a heart-beat] can a heart-beat [live in a fever] live in a fever? [raging inside of me?] [Fascination] fascination [oh, yeah,] oh yeah [takes a part of me] takes a part of me [I can't help it] I can't help it [I've got to use her] got to use her [every time, oow] Fascination comes around [Ahh, Oow-woo-oow] [Fascination] Your soul is calling Like when I'm walking Seems that everywhere I turn I hope you're waiting for me I-I know that people think That I'm a little crazy Oww, better sex is fun I think I like fascination Still, tic {chorus} {chorus} {etc
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, LUTHER VANDROSS
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Fascination" is a song featured on David Bowie’s 1975 album, "Young Americans."
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Genre BlendThe track blended Funk, Soul, and Pop music – illustrating Bowie's experiment with different music styles.
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Bowie's Transition"Fascination" marked a pivotal evolution in Bowie’s career as he gravitated more towards American soul music, steering away from his early glam rock style.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written with American musician and longtime collaborator Luther Vandross, who met Bowie while working together at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia.
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The TransformationThe basic track for "Fascination" began as a Luther Vandross song titled "Funky Music" which was reworked by Bowie into its final version.
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Vandross on Backing VocalsAside from co-writing the song, Vandross also provides backing vocals on "Fascination."
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Cultural ImpactThe album that features "Fascination," "Young Americans," is known for its significant contribution to the Soul Train movement in the ’70s and marked Bowie's departure from rock.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, Bowie seldom performed "Fascination" live on stage.
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Album Success"Young Americans,” which includes "Fascination," reached No. 2 in the UK Albums Chart, having a widespread impact and further boosting Bowie's career in the non-glam rock field.
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InstrumentationThe song showcases a prominent use of the clavinet, a keyboard instrument often used in funk music.
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