All The Young Dudes - 2003 Remastered Version Lyrics
David Bowie
Lyrics
Now billy rapped all night 'bout his suicide
Kick it in the head when he was 25
All that speed jive
Don't wanna stay alive when you're 25
Lucy's stealing clothes from unlocked cars
Freddy's got zits from picking off the stars from his face
Funky little boat race
Oh the television man is crazy
Saying we're juvenile delinquent wrecks
Oh man i need tv when i got t. rex
Brother you guessed
I'm a dude yeah
All the young dudes
Carry the news
Boogaloo dudes
Carry the news
All the young dudes
Carry the news
Boogaloo dudes
Carry the news
Now jimmy looks sweet 'cause he dresses like a queen
But he can kick like a mule
It's a real mean team
We can love
Oh yes, we can love
Brother's back at home
With his beatles and his stones
We never got if off on that revolution stuff
It was such a drag
Too many snags
Well i drunk a lot of wine
And i'm feeling fine
Gonna race some cat to bed
Is there concrete all around
Or is it in my head
Brother you guessed
Well i'm a dude yeah
All the young dudes
Carry the news
Boogaloo dudes
Carry the news
All the young dudes
Carry the news
Boogaloo dudes
Carry the news
Song & Lyrics Facts
David Bowie's "All The Young Dudes" was released in July 1972 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Written by Bowie and produced by Ken Scott, it featured Mick Ronson on guitar and backing vocals, Trevor Bolder on bass, and Mick Woodmansey on drums.
The 2003 remastered version was included on the 40th Anniversary Edition of the album. The song is a glam rock anthem with lyrics that reference youth culture and drug use. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Mott the Hoople who had a hit with their version. The chorus features the memorable line “Gimme your hands 'cause you're wonderful” which has become an iconic part of Bowie's lyrical legacy.