DAVID BOWIE – “Golden Years” – released 49 years ago today. Do you know these 5 facts?

Exactly 49 years ago to the day, David Bowie’s lead single “Golden Years” from his tenth studio album “Station to Station” was released on November 21, 1975. Did you already know these 5 facts?

★ “Golden Years” was written before the filming of “The Man Who Fell to Earth” (1976) in May 1975 and recorded in September at Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles.

★ It was the first song that was completed for “Station to Station”.

★ Allegedly, “Golden Years” was written for Elvis Presley, who is said to have rejected the song. However, Elvis wrote David Bowie a note in which he wished him all the best for the following tour. Bowie is said to have kept this note for the rest of his life.

★ Even before “Golden Years” was released, David Bowie performed the song on the show “Soul Train” on November 4, 1975. After Elton John, he was the second white musician to appear on this show. Bowie – who was heavily addicted to cocaine at the time – appeared visibly foggy and was later ashamed of his performance.

★ In the charts, “Golden Years” reached number 6 (NL), 8 (UK singles), 9 (IR) and 10 (BE, US Billboard Hot 100).