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1975 - "Young Americans" (AUS/NZ)
1. Young Americans (5:10)
2. Win (4:44)
3. Fascination (5:43)
4. Right (4:13)
5. Somebody Up There Likes Me (6:30)
6. Across The Universe (4:30)
7. Can You Hear Me (5:04)
8. Fame (4:12)


Young Americans
was a major turning point for Bowie's success in America aided by his first number 1 single (Fame) in that country.


In Australia, the album peaked in the top 10 matching the hit position of the US. It stayed on chart for around 6 months but in the US, it was closer to a full year. In NZ, the album success mirrored that of the UK - both peaking in the top 5 and spending about a half a dozen weeks on chart.

Country Released Chart Entry Chart HP (WI)
UK April 5, 1975   2 (12)
US April 5, 1975   9 (51)
AUS   April 7, 1975 9 (25)
NZ   May 16 , 1975 3 (13)


The Young Americans



The lead single / title track seems to have particularly struck a chord with the Kiwis. Although it never peaked that high in Australia (#27), the UK (#18) or the US (US #28), in New Zealand, it went all the way to the number 1 position!

As indicated belew, the Australian 7 inch was curiously labeled as 'The Young Americans'.



Australian issue of 'The Young Americans' (1975) backed by 'Suffragette City'.


Fame


'Fame' was the follow up. It's belated appearance (released in August - four months after the album) might partially explain why it appears to have missed the Australian chart. Regardless, 'Fame' was a US #1 and is a mainstay on our local radio today.

Australian issue of Fame (1975) backed by 'Right'. Scans sent in by Anthony.


Jeannie Lewis
Australian songstress Jeannie Lewis was among a small handful of artists that covered Bowie in the early 70s. Her version of 'All The Madmen' appeared on the double concept album Tears of Steel & The Clowning Calaveras.

She later covered Bowie's 'Time' on her 1983 album.



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