Fashion (David Bowie song)

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"Fashion" is a song by the English musician David Bowie from his fourteenth studio album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps). Co-produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti and recorded from February to April 1980 at New York and London, it was the last song completed for the album. It originated as a reggae parody titled "Jamaica", and King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp contributes lead guitar. Lyrically, "Fashion" acts as both a celebration of fashion trends and Bowie's critique of the individuals who mandate strict observance to those trends, who are labelled fascists and the "goon squad". Its accompanying music video, directed by David Mallet, reflects the lyrical themes, depicting Bowie and his musicians as street thugs interspersed with shots of dancers rehearsing and a parade of New Romantic individuals. Like "Ashes to Ashes", it was critically praised. Released by RCA Records in edited form as the second single from the album on 24 October 1980, "Fashion" charted at No. 5 on the UK singles...

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