Andy Warhol (song)

"Andy Warhol"
Song by David Bowie from the album Hunky Dory
Released 17 December 1971
Recorded Trident Studios, London, summer 1971
Genre Glam rock, art rock, psychedelic folk
Length 3:56
Label RCA Records
Writer David Bowie
Producer Ken Scott, David Bowie
Hunky Dory track listing

"Fill Your Heart"
(7)
"Andy Warhol"
(8)
"Song for Bob Dylan"
(9)

"Andy Warhol" is a song written by David Bowie in 1971 for the album Hunky Dory. It is an acoustic song about one of Bowie's greatest inspirations, the American pop artist Andy Warhol.

The song starts with some studio chat where Bowie explains to producer Ken Scott, who has just been heard to mispronounce Warhol's name when introducing the take, the right way to say it. Scott solemnly reintroduces the take with the correct pronunciation. There follows several seconds of silence before Bowie asks if the tape is rolling. Upon realising they are indeed recording, Bowie bursts into laughter and begins playing.

The song is memorable for its distinctive, flamenco-sounding opening riff on the acoustic guitar, which continues through the track. This riff was borrowed by Metallica for the midsection of their song 'Master Of Puppets', as confirmed by Kirk Hammett in an interview with journalist Mitch Lafon shortly after Bowie's death.[1]

Originally the song was written for Dana Gillespie, who recorded it in 1971, but her version of the song was not released until 1973 on her album Weren't Born a Man. Both versions feature Mick Ronson on guitar.

David Bowie "Andy Warhol" (1971)
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