‘Young Americans’ – David Bowie
In 1975, Bowie abandoned his sparkling Ziggy Stardust persona and embarked on a “plastic soul” journey. This R&B tribute, recorded in Philadelphia with the unknown Luther Van der Ross on background vocals and David Sanborn on saxophone, is one of his loveliest and strangest stories. “It’s about a newlywed couple who aren’t sure if they love each other,” Bowie said of the film.
‘Young Americans’ David Bowie
‘Lady Marmalade’ – LaBelle
The number one for street walkers in New Orleans is still popular 35 years later. Because producer Toussaint and his family band The Meters are famous R&B icons, this awful groove comes straight from New Orleans. Thank you, LaBelle ladies: “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?” For the time being, every disco aficionado understands at least one sentence in French.
‘Lady Marmalade’ LaBelle
