You've Got a Habit of Leaving
David Jones & The Lower Third, The Lower Third, David Bowie
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You've got a habit of leaving me And you've got a habit of deserting me Sometimes I cry Sometimes I'm so sad Sometimes I'm so glad, so glad You could go on if you wanted to, wanted to, wanted to Wanted to Oh If you wanted to, yeah Oh huh You've got a habit of leaving me And you've got a habit of deserting me Sometimes I cry Sometimes I'm so sad Sometimes I'm so glad, so glad You could go on if you wanted to, wanted, wanted to Wanted to, ooh yeah, yeah Oh, if you wanted to If you wanted to, yeah, yeah Wanted to
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"You've Got a Habit of Leaving" is one of the earliest works of David Bowie, initially released under the name "Davy Jones", the singer's real birth name.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was initially released in 1965, when Bowie was just 18 years old before his fame skyrocketed.
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ThemeThe song, considered an early example of mod music, revolved around themes such as teenage rebellion and the search for one's identity.
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BandThe song was created with Bowie's band called "The Lower Third."
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LabelThe song was published under the record label Parlophone.
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Re-releasesThe song had several re-releases: firstly in 1991 when it featured on the compilation album, "Early On (1964–1966)", and again in 2015 in the box set "Five Years (1969-1973)".
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Music StyleThe music style of "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" is heavily influenced by the Who and Small Faces, popular mod bands during the period.
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Not a HitDespite being one of Bowie’s earlier works, the song did not make a significant impact on the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical EvolutionThe song showcases Bowie's early musical style which later evolved into a more complex and diverse sound he became globally recognized for.
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No Live PerformancesThere are no known live performances of "You’ve Got a Habit of Leaving" by David Bowie.
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LegacyDespite the initial lack of popularity, the song has since gained appreciation as an essential piece of David Bowie's extensive discography, illustrating his roots and subsequent growth as an artist.
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