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Nightclubbing (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Nightclubbing'" is a song written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop,Easby and Oliver (2007)Pegg (2006), p.154Bianco (1998) first released by Iggy Pop on his debut solo studio album, 'The Idiot' in 1977. It has been since considered "a career highlight", along with "Lust for Life" and has been covered by many artists. It is also extensively featured on other media.
Background
The song, which was written and recorded in Berlin, features David Bowie on piano with the aid of a Roland drum machine.Paul Trynka (2011), 'Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed: The Biography', p. 145, Hachette When Pop pronounced himself happy with the result, Bowie protested that they needed real drums to finish it off. Pop insisted on keeping the rhythm machine, saying "it kicks ass, it's better than a drummer". Pop largely wrote the lyrics on the spot "in ten minutes", Bowie suggesting that he write about "walking through the night like ghosts". The song's riff has been perceived as a mischievous quote of Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll".Trynka (2011), p.242-250
Cover versions and use in media
The song has been covered by many artists, including Grace Jones, The Jolly Boys, Bluvertigo and The Human League. Grace Jones' version achieved mainstream success and was included on her album of the same name.Ehrlich (1997), p.96DeCurtis, Anthony and James Henke and Holly George-Warren (1992), p. 378Jennings and Gardner (2012) Siouxsie Sioux with her band The Creatures covered the song on their 1999 live album 'Sequins in the Sun'. In 2021, American post-punk band Damien Done released a cover of "Nightclubbing" as a single.
Nine Inch Nails' hit song, "Closer", features a modified sample of the Roland bass drum from the song. Trent Reznor, Peter Murphy, Atticus Ross and Jeordie White later covered the song during a live radio session.
The drum loop from "Nightclubbing" was used by Oasis in their song "Force of Nature", a track written for the soundtrack of 'Love, Honor and Obey', and recorded for their 2002 album 'Heathen Chemistry'.
The song was featured in the 1996 film, 'Trainspotting', along with another Iggy Pop track, "Lust for Life".Powrie, Phil and Robynn Jeananne Stilwell (2006), p.134
Personnel
* Iggy Pop lead vocals
* David Bowie keyboards, synthesizer, piano, drum machine, backing vocals
* George Murray bass
* Phil Palmer - guitar
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