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Possible Misspelled Names:

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David Bowie w/Trent Reznor, David Bowie & Queen

Quotes:

"Too much is never enough" - Bowie says this in an ad on network TV channels to promote the nascent Music Television cable TV channel MTV!
Submitted by: I Want My MTV!
And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thought, I'm going to learn the saxophone. When I grow up, I'm going to play in his band. So I sort of persuaded my dad to get me a kind of a plastic saxophone on the hire purchase plan
Submitted by: Travis
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Band Name Origins:

  • He named himself after the American frontiersman Jim Bowie (which was actually pronounced BOO-ee, incidentally), because of his fascination with America. Submitted by: Lois
  • David Bowie's name comes from the Bowie knife... His real name is David Jones. Another Davey Jones was a member of the Monkeys. David Bowie had previously recorded as Davey Jones and the King Bees (without success). At the time he recorded Space Oddity, his first single as David Bowie, he was roommates with Marc Bolan, vocalist for T-Rex. He discussed the Davey Jones of the Monkeys issue with Marc, and how he wanted to create a new stage name for himself. David liked the name "Mick Jagger" because it sounded like a dagger and told Marc that he wanted a name that sounded like a knife. Marc Bolan suggest David Jones change his name to Bowie, like a bowie knife. Submitted by: ChrisG

Music Performer Pseudonyms:

Also known as: David Jones. Submitted by: not important

Also known as: David Jones. Submitted by: Phillip Ewing

Music Performer Nicknames:

Known informally as: Ziggy Stardust. Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.

Known informally as: The Thin White Duke. Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.

Weird Names of Music Performer's Children:

  • Duncan Zowie Heywood Jones - NOT Duncan Zowie Bowie Submitted by: Liz Racz
  • Zowie Bowie (Jones) - Zowie is the male derivitive of the greek name 'Zoe' meaning life. I think its a beautiful name and as you have all said, he did leave the option for him to change it to Duncan. Submitted by: Trace
  • Alexandria Zahra Jones - Bowie has been married two times. His first marriage was to Mary Angela ("Angie") Barnett in 1970. The couple separated and later divorced. He has one child, Duncan Zowie Heywood Bowie (who sometimes goes by the name of "Joe") born in 1971 by Angie. He remarried supermodel Iman Abdulmajid (usually known just as "Iman") in 1992. The couple currently have one child, Alexandria Zahra Jones, known as Lexi. Submitted by: Katie
  • Zowie Bowie - Bowie has been married two times. His first marriage was to Mary Angela ("Angie") Barnett in 1970. The couple separated and later divorced. He has one child, Duncan Zowie Heywood Bowie (who sometimes goes by the name of "Joe") born in 1971 by Angie. But, everyone calles him Duncan. He remarried supermodel Iman Abdulmajid (usually known just as "Iman") in 1992. The couple currently have one child, Alexandria Zahra Jones, who goes by Lexi. Submitted by: Katie
  • Zowie - Wowie!!! Submitted by: jacqueline b
  • Zowie Bowie - His given name is Duncan Zowie Bowie. For a while when he was younger, he was known as Joe or Joey. He now goes by Duncan. He also uses his father's real last name, Jones. Duncan Jones is alright, if a bit plain. Submitted by: erin
  • Zowie Bowie - David Bowie's son's full name was Zowie Duncan Haywood, and from the outset David admitted that he would encourage his son to change his name if he didn't like it. Presumeably, David was expecting him to adopt one of his middle names, the latter of which was David's father's name, rather than the not much better "Joey". Submitted by: Nick
  • Zowie Bowie - David Bowie's real last name is Jones, so wouldn't that make his son Zowie Jones? (or Joe, or Duncan as I've just read...) Submitted by: somegirl
  • Zowie Bowie - As someone mentioned, poor Zowie Bowie did change his name eventually ... but he changed it to JOEY! Nice move ... Submitted by: Camille
  • Zowie Bowie - It's Zowie, not Zoey... and the poor boy changed it later on. Submitted by: Erika

Singers Who Act:

Notable Acting Credits
Comments & Submitter Name
"The Man Who Fell To Earth, The Hunger, etc."don't forget "Into the Night" from 1985. Bowie is a gangster, wearing the yellow outfit from the "Modern Love" video. When he gets in a fracas with a federal agent he pulls out a BOWIE knife. This film also features Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dan Ackroyd and B.B. King. A great thriller. Check it out. - 84/85
"The Man Who Fell To Earth, The Hunger,Basquiat,The Prestige,Zoolander"Bowie received excellent reviews for all the films listed.When he portrayed Andy Warhol in "Basquiat" you forget that it's him under that crooked wig. For a man that radiates his persona, this shows amazing talent.His Broadway performance as John Merrick in "The Elephant Man" earned him great reviews despite the Broadway critic's penchant for tearing apart those who usually work in a "lower" art form.

Ed Note: Don't forget Labrynth, one of the best movies ever! - Michael Pace
"Labyrinth, The Hunger, The Prestige, Zoolander, Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, The Man Who Fell To Earth"Wow. This guy was so good in Labyrinth. - Shark

Former Career:

Name
New Career
Comments & Submitter Name
"David Bowie""Mime, lounge singer, etc."When David Bowie was in college and he wasn't "Bowie" yet, he worked in various forms of entertainment, including performing as a mime and singing cocktail lounge songs in a parlor. He was already working up to becoming the phenominae that he is today! - Aladdin Stardust

Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:

Song Name
Comments & Submitter Name
"Ziggy Stardust"David says "Ziggy" six times in the song, which is six times more than he says "Stardust" - Alan of Seville
"Space Oddity""Ground control to Major Tom…" - crazydon

New Band Names:

New Name
Why It's Better
Submitter Name
David WinchesterUse a rifle David, not a wimpy knife.Ralph

New Song Names:

Original Song Name
New Song Name
Submitter Name
"Shame""Fame"Sutch
"This is not Helvetica (Song for Arial)""This is not America"Raphael
"Manic In Detroit""Panic In Detroit"britrock
"Dust to Dust""Ashes to Ashes"JarethLoverBritt
"Golden Beers""Golden Years"britrock

There are additional new song names available.

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer
Comment
Submitter Name
"Starman,"No man is a celestial bodySusanna Viljanen
"Suffragette City,"There is no city with that nameSusanna Viljanen
"We Are The Dead,"You can't sing if you're dead.Yvette Bristle
"Modern Love,"The emotion of love doesn't change with the times.Peter
"I Dig Everything,"I'm sure Bowie hasn't been digging everything.Peter

There are additional literally impossible song titles available.

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name
Song & Band Name
"Dance Or Die," Family Force 5"Let's Dance," David Bowie
"What Lurks On Channel X?," Rob Zombie"Heroes," David Bowie
"If You Wanna Dance," Five "Let's Dance," David Bowie
"I Love Music," The O'Jays"Let's Dance," David Bowie
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Chia Girl" originally "China Girl"
Yet another item in the line of Chia products?
Mitch
"Tim Will Crawl" originally "Time Will Crawl"
Clint Westwood
"His Is Not America" originally "This Is Not America"
What Bush & Cheney really believe?
Schwarnold Ortzanegger
"Pace Oddity" originally "Space Oddity"
Thessaly Danes
"Lay Stardust" originally "Lady Stardust"
Peter

There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.

Add a Letter to a Song Title:

"Spaced Oddity" originally "Space Oddity"
Naomi Swanson
"Changers" originally "Changes"
Serafina
"Washes To Ashes" originally "Ashes To Ashes"
Logan
"Modern Lover" originally "Modern Love"
Mia
"Modern Glove" originally "Modern Love"
Mia

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter:

"Let's Lance" originally "Let's Dance"
Candy Welty
"Len's Dance" originally "Let's Dance"
Candy Welty
"JVC15" originally "TVC15"
Sutch
"Bean Genie" originally "Jean Genie"
Peter
"Spade Oddity" originally "Space Oddity"
Gino

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parody Lyrics:

Original Song Name
Parody Song Name
Parody Author
"Space Oddity""Waste of Space Oddity"Michael Pacholek
"Loving the Alien""Loving the Hessian"Monstermaster13
"Cygnet Committee""Cigarette Committee"CryHavoc
"Space Oddity""Wendy Christopher's Oddity"Fack Sabbath
"Ziggy Stardust""Fack Sabbath"Fack Sabbath
"Starman""Avon Man"Below Average Dave
"Space Oddity""X-Mas Oddity"Matthias
"Let's Dance""Die, Ants"the_conqueror_of_parodies
"Space Oddity (Ground Control to Major Tom)""Sleep Oddity (Are you sleeping, Brother John?"Syncronos
"Ziggy Stardust""Katy Perry"SpeakToMe

There are additional song parodies available.

Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

Song Name
Product
Submittor
Ashes To AshesCremationTravis
Space OddityVerizon WirelessJC Foster
Heroes'Higglytown Heroes' promosMeatload
Queen B****The Sharon Osbourne Show on ITV1Pickle
Starman'Captain Eo' (Disneyland movie) promoAstroChimp
There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available.

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name
Company/Organization
Submittor
Andy WarholThe Andy Warhol Museumcarly_carlz
Panic in DetroitDetroit Town Hall carly_carlz
ChangesBarack Obama's Answering Machinecarly_carlz
Space OddityNASAIcknabob
Changessex change clinicSexy Sadie
There are additional on hold music ideas available.

Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

First Band/Song Name
Second Band/Song Name
New Song Name
Submittor
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
   Tears For Fears
The Man Who Sold The World
   David Bowie
Everybody Wants To Rule The Man Who Sold The World
Josh
Driving Sideways
   Aimee Mann
Up the Hill Backwards
   David Bowie
Driving Sideways Up the Hill Backwards
Which way are you going again??
Josh
Killer Queen
   Queen
Queen Bitch
   David Bowie
Killer Queen Bitch
Sounds like a female attack dog. A really big one.
DeeDee
Man On The Corner
   Genesis
The Man Who Sold The World
   David Bowie
The Man On The Corner Who Sold The World
MOR
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:

The Beach Bowies
The Beach Boys combined with David Bowie
Submitted By: Old Man Edgar Winter
David & David Bowie
David & David combined with David Bowie
Submitted By: exdeath
Bowie Knife
David Bowie combined with Shonen Knife
Submitted By: Roc

Misheard Lyrics:

"Suffragette City"
Misheard Lyrics:
You're a mean ugly man
'Cause you can't afford a ticket
Down to Sumberton City.
Original Lyrics:
Ah don't lean on me man
'Cause you can't afford the ticket
I'm back from Suffragette City.
"1984"
Misheard Lyrics:
Beware the sound in store
Original Lyrics:
Beware the savage jaw, of nineteen eighty-four
"Memory of a Free Festival"
Misheard Lyrics:
Some machine is coming down
And we're gonna have to party
Original Lyrics:
The Sun Machine is coming down
And we're gonna have a party
"Moonage Daydream"
Misheard Lyrics:
Spoken like a big monkey butt
Original Lyrics:
You're squawking like a pink monkey bird
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Stories:

"1984"
Misheard Lyrics:
Beware the sound in store
Original Lyrics:
Beware the savage jaw, of nineteen eighty-four

Story about this misheard lyric by: Jim Belesky

Surprised the bleep out of me, savage jaw??? What does that even mean? I sang along using sound in store; it sounded right as I often listened to Tower Philly album, as in beware the future (of 1984)

There are additional misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"China Girl"
Better Lyrics:
Little Giant girl
Original Lyrics:
Little China girl
Submitted by: Colin Slater
"Space Oddity"
Better Lyrics:
Ground control to Cheech and Chong
Smoke your reefer joints and take hits from the bong
Original Lyrics:
Ground control to Major Tom
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on
Submitted by: Gamblor

Funniest Song Lyrics:

"Ziggy Stardust"
The Funny Lyrics:
Well hung with snow white tan.
Why They're Funny:
When I first heard this, it reminded me of my ex-boyfriend!
Submitted by: Taylor
"Ziggy Stardust"
The Funny Lyrics:
He was the nazz
with God given ass
Why They're Funny:
English not being my native language, I used to think that 'nazz' was short for 'nazarene', so that the image would be that Ziggy was Christ. If that were the case, his hindquarters would certainly be 'God given'!
Submitted by: Maura
There are additional Funny lyrics available.

Repetitive Song Lyrics:

"Memory Of A Free Festival"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
The sun machine is coming down and we gonna have a party
Why They're Repetitive:
It's repeated many many times, still it's a great song
Submitted by: StranoMostro
"Golden Years"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
Golden years, gold, wah, wah wah.
Why They're Repetitive:
Said like a jillion times towards the end, interrupted only by David whistling.
Submitted by: britrock
There are additional repetitive lyrics available.

Nonsensical Song Lyrics:

"Watch That Man"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
A lemon in a bag played the Tiger Rag
Why They're Nonsensical:
Look at it. Of course it makes no sense whatsoever. Bowie has millions like this. To him, the words don't seem to need a meaning; they are used to create a picture or an impression.
Submitted by: Matt Stevenson
"The Man Who Sold The World"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
We passed upon the stairs, spoke of was and when.
Although I wasn't there, I made my way back home.
Why They're Nonsensical:
I love this song and wouldn't want to change it for the world, but this, in typical David Bowie manner, makes no sense whatsoever! (But perhaps the "I wasn't there" line could refer to what was being spoken about as he passed the person on the stairs? Still, it's kinda confusing.)
Submitted by: Jonas Dygd
There are additional nonsensical lyrics available.

Misrhymed Song Lyrics:

"Starman"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
Didn’t know what time it was the lights were low oh oh
I leaned back on my radio oh oh
Some cat was layin’ down some rock ’n’ roll ’lotta soul, he said
Then the loud sound did seem to fa-a-ade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of pha-a-se
That weren’t no d.j. that was hazy cosmic jive
Why They're Misrhymed:
The way he stretches out the lyrics, it could almost pass as rhyming, don't you think?
Submitted by: Rock Princess
"Sorrow"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
You never do what you know you ought-ta
Somethin tells me your the devil's daughter..
Why They're Misrhymed:
No, really, he tried to rhyme this!
Submitted by: Tracey

Insulting Song Lyrics:

"Rebel Rebel"
The Insulting Lyrics:
Rebel, rebel, you tore your dress. Rebel, rebel, your face is a mess. Rebel, rebel, how could they know? Hot tramp, I love you so.
Why They're Insulting:
No woman wants to be called a tramp, even if it's tempered by "hot." Earlier he calls her, "You tacky thing."
Submitted by: Adam
 

Dated Song Lyrics:

"1984"
The Dated Lyrics:
Someday they won't let you
Now you must agree
The times they are a-telling
And the changing isn't free
You've read it in the tea leaves
And the tracks are on TV
Beware the savage jaw of 1984
They'll split your pretty cranium
And fill it full of air
And tell you that you're eighty
But brother, you won't care
You'll be shooting up on anything
Tomorrow's never there
Beware the savage jaw of 1984
Why They're Dated:
For one thing - 1984 has come and gone. For another - Bowie wasn't 80 in 1984. He's not even 80 now. So not only is it slightly dated, it is somewhat ridiculous.
Submitted by: Rock Princess
 

Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"Life On Mars ?"
The Lyrics:
It's on America's tortured brow
That Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow
Now the workers have struck for fame
'Cause Lennon's on sale again
Who They Mention:
This song mentions John Lennon, who has since helped David Bowie get a #1 hit song with 'Fame', and also Mickey Mouse (he counts as a celebrity, right ?)
Submitted by: Cecile
"Little Wonder"
The Lyrics:
Stinky weather, Fat shaky hands
Dopey morning Doc,
Grumpy gnomes
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder,
little wonder you
Big screen dolls,
tits and explosions
Sleepytime, Bashful but nude
Little wonder then, little wonder...
...It's all in the tablets, Sneezy Bhutan Little wonder then, little wonder
Who They Mention:
Dopey, Doc, Grumpy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy
Submitted by: MARK E
There are additional celebrity lyrics available.

Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:

"Young Americans"
The Lyrics:
Well, ain't that poster love?
Well, it ain't that Barbie doll
Her heart's been broken just like you have
...
You ain't a pimp and you ain't a hustler A pimp's got a Cadi and a lady got a Chrysler
Black's got respect, and white's got his Soul Train
Mama's got cramps, and look at your hands ache
Product Brand Name:
Barbie dolls
Cadillac cars
Chrysler cars
TV show "Soul Train"
Submitted by: Tania WYEP
"Young Americans"
The Lyrics:
He coughs as he passes her Ford Mustang
Heaven forbid she take anything
Product Brand Name:
Ford Mustang
Submitted by: Tania WYEP

Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:

"Modern Love"
The Song Lyrics:
Modern Love gets me to the Church on Time
Church on Time terrifies me
Church on Time makes me party
Church on Time puts my trust in God and Man.
Song They Mention:
"Get Me To The Church On Time" from the musical My Fair Lady.
Submitted by: A Person Who Does Not Wish To Give Their Name
 

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"Blue Jean"
Opening Lines:
Blue Jean-I just met a girl named Blue Jean.
Comments:
Submitted by: Britrock
"Jean Genie"
Opening Lines:
A small jean genie snuck off to the city.
Comments:
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
There are additional spelling lyrics available.

Made Up Words in Songs:

"Queen Bitch"
The Made Up Words:
Bibberty-bobberty
Comments:
Used to describe a hat. I'd really like to know what a bibberty-bobberty hat is supposed to look like...
Submitted by: DeeDee
 

Boasting in Song Lyrics:

"Ziggy Stardust"
The Boasting Lyrics:
He was the Nazz
with God-given ass -
he took it all too far, but boy, could he play guitar.
Comments:
Again, David talking about his own assets. Not only does he refer to Ziggy (his persona at the time) as the "Nazz" (the most magnetic of beings, a Jesus-like figure) but he also talks about his wonderful, God-given ass.
Submitted by: Katie
"Ziggy Stardust"
The Boasting Lyrics:
Well-hung and snow white tan.
Comments:
Well, seeing as David WAS Ziggy Stardust, he's kinda just touting his own attributes here. I'm not saying he's wrong (have you SEEN The Man Who Fell To Earth?!) but he's definitely boasting.
Submitted by: Katie
There are additional boasting lyrics available.

Scary Song Lyrics:

"the space odessy"
The Lyrics:
ground control to major tom
commencing countdown engine's on
ground control to major tom
your circuit's dead can you hear me major tom!?
Why:
a song about a lost rocket in space that is horrible!
Submitted by: art
 

Song Title Space Change:

"Star Man" originally "Starman"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Tim E. Will Crawl" originally "Time Will Crawl"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Scary Monster (Sand Super Creeps)" originally "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)"
Just in time for Halloween.
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
"Lady's Tar Dust" originally "Lady Stardust"
Submitted by: Josh
"Mo' Dern Love" originally "Modern Love"
Mo', as in short for "more"
Submitted by: Mae Beam

There are additional Song Title Space Change available.

Band Name Anagrams:

I Wed Avid Bo Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale
Divide a Bow Submitted by: dxman
Diva, I bowed Submitted by: Marie248
I Vow I Be Dad Submitted by: Britney Spears into pruning hooks
I know how that DNA test will turn out.

Song Title Anagrams:

"Arms Tan" originally "Starman"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Mantras" originally "Starman"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Man's Art" originally "Starman"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Ran Mast" originally "Starman"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Mar Tans" originally "Starman"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle

There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"Panic in Detroit"
The Lyrics:
Panic in Detroit, I asked for an autograph
He wanted to stay home, I wish someone would phone
Why:
Detroit, MI...
Submitted by: Carolyn
"Young Americans"
The Lyrics:
All the way from Washington
Why:
Washington, D. C.
Submitted by: crazydon

Song Title Acrostics:

PID: "Panic In Detroit"
PID: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Submitted by: Rocky Rhodes
AD: "Art Decade"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
SOD: "Sense Of Doubt"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
AS: "Aladdin Sane"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
SLAB: "Scream Like A Baby"
Submitted by: Sutch

There are additional Song Title Acrostics available.

Song Title Spoonerisms:

"Debt's Lance" originally "Let's Dance"
How can debt have a lance
Submitted by: Karen Smith

Performers with Handicaps:

"Permanently dilated pupil"
According to snopes.com, it is rumored that the reason David Bowie has two different colored eyes is because somebody stabbed him in the eye with a bowie knife. The same rumor says that this is also why he goes by David Bowie, but none of it's true. According to Wikipedia.org, the reason his eyes are different colors is that his friend George Underwood punched him in the left eye during a fight over a girl. David Bowie chose the name 'Bowie' because it was "the ultimate American knife. It is the medium for a conglomerate of statements and illusions." The main reason for the change of stage name was because of the emerging fame of Davy Jones (who is dead now) on the London theatre stage, who later became the lead singer of The Monkees.
Submitted by: Isac

Lighter Side of Serious Bands:

"Blue Jean"
The lengthy video/short movie for Michael Jackson's 1984 hit "Thriller" was an astounding MTV success. So for the hit "Blue Jean" later that year, Bowie made a 20 minute+ "mini-film" titled "Jazzing For Blue Jean". One of the main characters in this short film is a glam rocker named "Screaming Lord Byron". That name is a reference to two real life people: the UK cult star Screaming Lord Sutch, 3rd Earl of Harrow and famous British poet Lord George Gordon Byron, who lived an adventurous, stormy life.
Submitted by: Major Ziggy Stardust
"any David Bowie song"
A joke from my high school history class. We had a list of heroes who died at the Alamo, including "Colonel Steve Austin (the 6 Million Dollar Man or the Bionic Man of TV)" - instead of real-life Stephen Fuller Austin, "Jiminy Cricket" - instead of Davy Crockett, and "David Bowie" (not Jim).
Submitted by: Let's Dance Into 1983
"Don't Sit Down"
This is a 30 second song where Bowie just says "Don't sit down" while laughing.
Submitted by: Paul Warren

Movies Named After Song Titles:

"Look Back In Anger"
1956 movie with Richard Burton
Submitted by: Rocky
"young americans"
Submitted by: trackman

Missing Parts:

"TVC 15"
What were TVCs 1 to 14?
Submitted by: Susanna Viljanen

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