Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?) Lyrics

[Piano Solo]

[Chorus]
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Millions weep a fountain
Just in case of sunrise
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Will love Aladdin Sane
Will love Aladdin Sane

[Outro]
They say the lights are oh so bright on Broadway

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Aladdin Sane, the second track on the 1973 album of the same name, is the introduction of our hero, the “American cousin” of Ziggy Stardust.

Another of Bowie’s many anti-war tracks, the song describes how young men are enticed into enlisting in the armed forces. The name ‘Aladdin Sane’ is a homophone for ‘A lad insane’, as one would have to be insane (according to Bowie) to volunteer himself to go off to war.

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Lead Vocals
Acoustic Guitar
Saxophone
Lead guitar
Recorded At
Trident Studios, Soho, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Release Date
April 13, 1973
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