Mott the Hoople were an English rock band formed in Herefordshire. Originally named the Doc Thomas Group, the band changed their name after signing with Island Records in 1969. The band released albums at the beginning of the 1970s but failed to find any success. On the verge of breaking up, the band were encouraged by David Bowie to stay together. Bowie wrote their glam-style signature song "All the Young Dudes" for them, which became their first hit in 1972. Bowie subsequently produced their album of the same name, which added to their success.
Despite membership changes, the band experienced further commercial success with Mott (1973) and The Hoople (1974). Lead singer Ian Hunter departed the band in 1974, after which the band's commercial fortunes began to diminish. They remained together with continuing membership changes until their break-up in 1980. The band have had reunions in 2009, 2013, 2018 and 2019.
from this album in RP library
He borrowed my red boots and never gave 'em back!
I know, right? Even while I am listening to it, I know it's not Bowie, but deep in the storage files of my brain, this song is in the Bowie drawer. Did he write it?
Yep, he did write it! No wonder it sounds so Bowie-ish!
Ain't that the truth, sonny ! All you kids get off my lawn.
Great costums!!!
Thanks, I've always wondered what Ian Hunter's junk looks like.
He borrowed my red boots and never gave 'em back!
Thanks, I've always wondered what Ian Hunter's junk looks like.
his song
David Bowie - All the Young Dudes
Does anybody remember laughter?
Hey you....with the glasses....I want you.
I've wanted to do this for YEARS
Except the fact that Bowie had once been circumscribed as kind of a Dylan from a a Parallel Universe.... go figure!
Ah, and how was that song called: Ode to Mr. Zimmerman or something like this?
"Don't go drawing any circles around me, Mr. Zimmerman."
"No worries, Mr. Jones."
Well, Bowie wrote, produced, and sang backing vocals on this tune - I guess that could make it a sort of "offspring" of his. Dylan had nothing to do with it, however.
Except the fact that Bowie had once been circumscribed as kind of a Dylan from a a Parallel Universe.... go figure!
Ah, and how was that song called: Ode to Mr. Zimmerman or something like this?
Well, Bowie wrote, produced, and sang backing vocals on this tune - I guess that could make it a sort of "offspring" of his. Dylan had nothing to do with it, however.