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David Bowie — DJ
Album: Lodger
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Released: 1979
Length: 3:55
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I'm home, lost my job, and incurably I'll
You think this is easy, realism
I've got a girl out there, I suppose
I think she's dancing
Feel like Dan Dare lies down
I think she's dancing, what do I know?

I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can't turn around no, can't turn around, no, oh, ooh
I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can't turn around no, can't turn around, no, oh no
I am a D.J., I am what I play
I got believers
Believing me, oh

One more, weekend, of lights and evening faces
Fast food, living nostalgia
Humble pie or bitter fruit

I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can't turn around no, can't turn around no, ooh
I am a D.J., I am what I say
Can't turn around no, can't turn around, ooh
I am a D.J., I am what I play
I've got believers
Believing me

I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can turn around no, can't turn around
I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can turn around no, can't turn around
I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can turn around no

Time flies when you're having fun
Break his heart, break her heart
He used to be my boss and now he is a puppet dancer

I am a D.J., and I've got believers
I've got believers
I've got believers
I've got believers in me
I've got believers

I am a D.J., I am what I play
I am a D.J.
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 dc_zee wrote:
RE: "Dan Dare lies down"
Guess David was still into space themes?  Any ideas out there on that line?
 

Dan Dare is a British science fiction comic book hero, or so says Wiki.

And from here 

https://bowiesongs.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/d-j/

it says 


Bowie’s “D.J” comes during the transition. The DJ here is an unemployed shut-in whose girl’s left him (she’s out dancing—what’s it matter, he says) yet he still has listeners who believe in him. It might not be true—he may have lost his job as a DJ, and now he’s just spinning records at home—but it’s all he’s got. It’s the deflating of a once-public figure, Dan Dare lying down. He used to be my boss and now he is a puppet dancer.

Posted 4 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
RE: "Dan Dare lies down"
Guess David was still into space themes?  Any ideas out there on that line?
Posted 7 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Classic! 
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I like "DJ" but why is it the only song from "Lodger" that is in the RP library?
"Fantastic Voyage" hits home today and sadly it will tomorrow also.
"African Night Flight" is very good too, and lets not forget "Move On"
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Not one of Bowies proudest moments.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I like Bowie alot, just not this. 5.
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
I have a job for DJ.
Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
Bill....you got believers.
Posted 13 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
Hey, this isn't on Station to Station.

I am a DJ...

Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
This song is listed in the dictionary under the definition of "Meh".
 
Then I can infer that "meh" means funky tune with seriously delicious rhythm guitar?  Or perhaps dancing song by global trendsetter?
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
This song is listed in the dictionary under the definition of "Meh".
 
The word "meh" is NOT in a dictionary...
It's a silly, stupid, contrived invention of the internet age...


Posted 13 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
 Angloray wrote:
Okay, has ANYONE heard any rumors about a tour? It's been too long, and we miss him. The REALITY tour was fabulous...shows he still has it.
 
AFAIK, Bowie's touring days are over. Heart problems I've heard.

Posted 14 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
This song is listed in the dictionary under the definition of "Meh".
 
And? This is  a real GOOD one.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
This song is listed in the dictionary under the definition of "Meh".
Posted 14 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:
I like David Bowie a lot, but this song just does not impress me at all.  He has so much great work in his catalog, it is a shame to play this so-so song rather than some of his other stuff.
 
Totally agree

Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
My favorite bit in this song is towards the end when he sings "I've got believers" with a kind of hysterical despair.
Posted 14 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
Ouch.  This one hurts.
 
REALLY{#Headache}

Posted 14 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
This song is NOT on "Station to Station", it's on that crappy "Lodger" album.  Sorry Dave...

Dr. J. Fever



Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist}
Posted 14 years ago by tugandbuster    [ Reply ]
Ouch.  This one hurts.
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
what a song to come up after requestimg a song......lol
Posted 14 years ago by sheshrey    [ Reply ]
Nice set today, Bill!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Love Eno's contributions, but lets not forget who was in charge nor lets not forget Tony Visconti.
Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 Phlegmaticman wrote:
Two words: Brian Eno.

 
 
I agree...

Posted 15 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
and what an excellent DJ we have here on RP!!!
Posted 15 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy} I'm a believer! {#Notworthy}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Two words: Brian Eno.

 woozurbuddy wrote:
I'm thinkin' David Byrne listened to this song about a million times....
 


Posted 15 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
 algrif wrote:
Sounds like David Byrne
 


Posted 15 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
 woozurbuddy wrote:
I'm thinkin' David Byrne listened to this song about a million times....
 
mindreader   {#High-five}

I love Bowie, but he sounds so much like Byrne (who I can't really tolerate), I don't like this song much.

Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Okay, has ANYONE heard any rumors about a tour? It's been too long, and we miss him. The REALITY tour was fabulous...shows he still has it.
Posted 15 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
Belew = awesome!
If your white and can't dance to this sucker, you need a heart transplant!
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
"I am a DJ, I am what I play" Bill is this true?
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Bad.
Posted 15 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
I wonder if this song is a FU to the guys who were hating on the previous song, Talking Heads' Psycho Killer.
Posted 15 years ago by 07734    [ Reply ]
Somebody needs to do it.

Thanks!
Posted 15 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}Bowie {#Sunny} Belew {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
I like David Bowie a lot, but this song just does not impress me at all.  He has so much great work in his catalog, it is a shame to play this so-so song rather than some of his other stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Lodger was a fantastic LP and way overlooked in Bowie's catalog! For those who hear Byrne or Syvian here do your frickin homework!{#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
 Skorokoro wrote:
sounds like David Sylvian, almost — from which album is it?
 

Lodger Also, to nigelr and copymonkey, the Wiki page says it was Belew's solo.
Posted 16 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:
Who's on lead? Belew, Gabrels?
Love it!
 

Wiki says it's Belew.  Awesome.

Posted 16 years ago by caregiver    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:
Who's on lead? Belew, Gabrels?
Love it!
 

Might be Carlos Alomar.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Over the past 20 years I've seen D Bowie 4 times in concert. Most of his work is truly excellent and groundbreaking. Excellent artist.

However, I call it like I hear it - this little gem gets more than it deserves at 2.

Posted 16 years ago by bill-1956    [ Reply ]
sounds like David Sylvian, almost — from which album is it?
Posted 16 years ago by Skorokoro    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Thanks for the praise!...I did want to add that his vocals on this one remind me of a group of fighting chimps.
But hey...if a VH1 poll says he's good..he must me I'll make sure to base all my music information on VH1 polls from now on.



C'mon Tex - where is your usually clever wordplay. You can do better as you take on the fifth (or was it sixth) most influential artist of all time (VH1 poll).


 

To be specific, it was a poll of other performers and artists as to who that came before them was the most influential.  The results in order: Beatles, Stones, Hendryx, Zeppelin, Dylan, James Brown, Bowie, Presley, The Who, The Police

Two that I know you love dearly.
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
He gets my vote for being the "most fearless artist of all time". The man has changed his style so many times, and he is consistently excellent.
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the praise!...I did want to add that his vocals on this one remind me of a group of fighting chimps.
But hey...if a VH1 poll says he's good..he must me I'll make sure to base all my music information on VH1 polls from now on.



C'mon Tex - where is your usually clever wordplay. You can do better as you take on the fifth (or was it sixth) most influential artist of all time (VH1 poll).


Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite artist. yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by belalugosi    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
in front of Bowie
 

C'mon Tex - where is your usually clever wordplay.  You can do better as you take on the fifth (or was it sixth) most influential artist of all time (VH1 poll).
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
dogpound wrote:
wow. scarey monsters was the first LP I bought on my own. I think I was 10. That should have told my parents something...
LZ 1, previously before that day had only known my dad's vast array of mambo, samba, big band, 50's standards, blues, jazz. I thought that was all there was in the world of music. Then came LZ 1. My mind was officially blown
Posted 16 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
I like the message of the song and I can totally relate.
Posted 16 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Extra lame.
Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
in front of Bowie
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Bow in front of Bowie
Posted 16 years ago by otto63    [ Reply ]
dogpound wrote:
wow. scarey monsters was the first LP I bought on my own. I think I was 10. That should have told my parents something...
What does ''scarey'' mean? Is that like ''hairey''?
Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Who's on lead? Belew, Gabrels? Love it!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Sounds like David Byrne
Posted 16 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
lemmoth wrote:
I feel sorry for you brother
Don't feel sorry for me "brother" If you like this shit you're in need of serious help.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
I feel sorry for you brother
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
pope183 wrote:
Video on you tube (click here)
LOVE the video. So much sense of humor on display! One of my favorite Bowie songs. The best Bowie songs are bound to make some people hate 'em. That's the sign of a true genius song!
Posted 16 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
i love that "Alomar" sound!
Posted 16 years ago by hiorgos    [ Reply ]
dogpound wrote:
wow. scarey monsters was the first LP I bought on my own. I think I was 10. That should have told my parents something...
BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR!
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
dogpound wrote:
wow. scarey monsters was the first LP I bought on my own. I think I was 10. That should have told my parents something...
lol...mine was Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic.
Posted 16 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Video on you tube (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
You think this is easy? Realism?
Posted 17 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
tinybubbles wrote:
50.
25.
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
34.
50.
Posted 17 years ago by tinybubbles    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
One.
34.
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
Good 'un. 'Cept this track is from Lodger. Another collab with Eno.
One.
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill for all the Bowie tracks you can lay on us! I particularly enjoy this outstanding collection of 57 Bowie songs!
Posted 17 years ago by Diamond_Dog    [ Reply ]
dogpound wrote:
wow. scarey monsters was the first LP I bought on my own. I think I was 10. That should have told my parents something...
Good 'un. 'Cept this track is from Lodger. Another collab with Eno.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Bowie + Eno = Amazing. Thanks for playing this!
Posted 17 years ago by wedgetable    [ Reply ]
Even mediocre Bowie is outstanding.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
wow. scarey monsters was the first LP I bought on my own. I think I was 10. That should have told my parents something...
Posted 17 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]