Queen Bitch
David Bowie, Lou Reed
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I'm up on the eleventh floor And I'm watching the cruisers below He's down on the street And he's trying hard To pull sister Flo My heart's in the basement My weekend's at an all time low 'Cause she's hoping to score So I can't see her Letting him go Walk out of her heart Walk out of her mind She's so swishy in her satin and tat In her frock coat And bipperty-bopperty hat Oh God, I could do better than that She's an old-time ambassador Of sweet talking, night walking games And she's known in the darkest clubs For pushing ahead of the dames If she says she can do it Then she can do it, She don't make false claims But she's a Queen, And such are queens That your laughter Is sucked in their brains Now she's leading him on And she'll lay him right down But it could have been me Yes, it could have been me Why didn't I say, Why didn't I say, no, no, no She's so swishy in her satin and tat In her frock coat And bipperty-bopperty hat Oh God, I could do better than that So I lay down a while And I gaze at my hotel wall Oh the cot is so cold It don't feel like no bed at all Yeah I lay down a while And I gaze at my hotel wall But he's down on the street So I throw both his bags down the hall And I'm phoning a cab 'Cause my stomach feels small There's a taste in my mouth And it's no taste at all It could have been me Oh yeah, it could have been me Why didn't I say, Why didn't I say, no, no, no She's so swishy in her satin and tat In her frock coat And bipperty-bopperty hat Oh God, I could do better than that
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Queen Bitch" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Bowie, featured on his 1970 album "Hunky Dory".
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Velvet Underground InfluenceThe song is said to be a tribute to the Velvet Underground, a popular American rock band that Bowie admired. The guitar riff, vocal style, and lyrics of "Queen Bitch" show a clear influence of Velvet Underground's music.
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Personal Inspiration"Queen Bitch" was reportedly inspired by a drag queen Bowie knew in London, portraying her as a strong and powerful character in the song.
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Popularity and ReviewsDespite never being released as a single, "Queen Bitch" became one of Bowie's most popular songs from the "Hunky Dory" album with positive reviews from critics praising its innovative sound and vivid storytelling.
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Connection to Ziggy StardustThe song is often associated with Bowie's iconic character, Ziggy Stardust due to its glam rock sound and edgy lyrics. The song was often included in Bowie's live sets during the Ziggy Stardust era.
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Music Video Appearance"Queen Bitch" was performed by Bowie on the popular British music show, 'Old Grey Whistle Test' in 1972. Even though it was a television performance, many consider this as the song's music video due to its popularity and significant influence.
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Covers and TributesThe song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its long-lasting influence on different genres of music. Artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Elliott Smith have performed their own version of "Queen Bitch".
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Track DetailsThe song runs for 3 minutes and 18 seconds, and is the 10th track on the "Hunky Dory" album.
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The Song's LegacyThe song continues to be seen as an important and groundbreaking piece of glam rock and LGBTQ+ representation in music. Bowie's "Queen Bitch" is often cited as a significant milestone in the artist's evolving musical style that led to his Ziggy Stardust era.
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Film and TV Appearances"Queen Bitch" has appeared in several films and TV shows over the years, including "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou", a 2004 movie that heavily features David Bowie's music.
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