Sons of the Silent Age
David Bowie
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Sons of the silent age Stand on platforms, blank looks and notebooks Sit in back rows of city limits Lay in bed coming and going on easy terms Sons of the silent age Pace their rooms like a cell's dimensions Rise for a year or two then make war Search through their one-inch thoughts Then decide it couldn't be done Baby, I'll never let you go All I see is all I know Let's take another way down (sons of sound and sons of sound) Baby, baby, I'll never let you down I can't stand another sound Let's fin another way in (sons of sound and sons of sound) Sons of the silent age Listen to tracks by Sam Therapy and King Dice Sons of the silent age Pick up in bars and cry only once Sons of the silent age Make love only once but dream and dream Don't walk, they just glide in and out of life They never die, they just go to sleep one day Baby, I won't ever let you go All I see is all I know Let's take another way down (sons of sound and sons of sound) Oh, baby, baby, baby, I won't ever let you down I can't stand another sound Let's find another way in (sons of sound and sons of sound) (Sons of sound and sons of sound) baby, baby, baby Fire away
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Artist Contribution"Sons of the Silent Age" is a song by David Bowie, an English musician who was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century in pop music.
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Album InclusionThe song is from his 1977 album "Heroes", which is the twelfth studio album of the artist.
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Co-creatorTony Visconti, an American record producer, musician, and vocalist, co-produced the album with Bowie.
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Inspirational Source"Sons of the Silent Age" has been interpreted to be inspired by Bowie's obsession with German culture and history at that time.
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Unique CraftingUnlike some of Bowie's other songs, it uses more conventional pop structures.
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Music StyleIt possesses elements of avant-garde music, an art music that is considered to be ahead of its time.
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Vocal StyleIn the song, Bowie uses an emotive vocal style that has been likened to Scott Walker, a British-American singer-songwriter, composer, and record producer.
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ReceptionThe song, although not received as a standout in the Heroes album, has been appreciated by critics for its atmospheric and moody textures.
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Live PerformancesBowie performed 'Sons of the Silent Age' live on his 1997 50th Birthday Bash concert, where he was aided by special guest Frank Black.
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Influence and LegacyThe song title was later used by Chris Connelly for his 2000 album and band, reflecting Bowie's far-reaching influence in the music world.
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