David Bowie - Rebel Rebel | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@sharonmcdonald6299]

I think the "hot Tramp" is more an affectionate moniker for the Wild Child he is talking to in this song. It's funny how different eras affect the interpretation of words and songs.

[@sherryheim5504]

David Bowie is such a genius. Bowie reinvented himself with nearly every album so don't think about any specific genre when you think of Bowie, he was just an outstanding musician. This particular song gives me Rolling Stones vibes. Thank you.

[@geoffadavis]

The word tramp can also mean hobo or homeless person.

[@kevind4850]

yep, and that perfectly fits thematically with the _1984_ narrative in the _Diamond_ _Dogs_ album = s/he has been kicked out by the parents and is getting by living on the streets

[@shelleys9603]

You can never know *exactly* what Bowie means, but he's definitely not insulting anyone with "tramp." My take is that he is calling them independent or bohemian, possibly a bit sloppy since they tore their dress, but in an affectionate way. And we also don't know if he's talking about a woman, a man, or something else. He says "you've got your mother in a whirl, she's not sure if you're a boy or a girl," and then never defines which one they are --he just says he loves them (no matter what anyone else may think of how they present themselves) and their hair is great and let's go out and dance. Just because the person has torn their dress, doesn't mean it's a woman. Bowie wore dresses too!

[@sarablack2547]

In the 70's there were unisex clothes stores and fashion. It was just the fashion a bit of fun.

[@riffmondo9733]

So many great tunes by Bowie. He was original.

[@mikecaetano]

For a few more seventies Bowie rockers, check out "Suffragette City", "Panic in Detroit" and "The Jean Genie".

[@user-fc8lz1cg4x]

It was a different time. My friends and I were not offended, we just rocked the hell out of this bad ass song. ❤😂

[@shezarae8827]

Don't be a prude. We are all rebels.

[@jesusalvarez2911]

Well, Bowie not only IS one of the BEST in 70,s. He IS one of the GOAT,s in Music History......one of the Greatest SuperStar and Icon ever......50 years of incredible career. He IS with the Beatles, probably the most influential artist of All Times

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Like a fine wine ,Bowie gets better with time ! :)

[@Mike-gn4un]

Bowie told his bassist Herbie Flowers and guest guitarist Alan Parker he wanted a central riff to the track reminiscent of The Rolling Stones and came up with this great riff.

[@zztij]

I love to party with Tramps.!! Not to take home, just to party with.!! Love them..!!

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

My favorite Bowie song… EVER!!!!!❤

[@anthonydarby3973]

Hello, just wondering, why are you not reacting to bowies original videos,,,YOU are missing so much, take care, Tony here in the UK ❤

[@wodehouse1]

Tramp in the UK does not have the same meaning. It is more like the character Charlie Chaplin plays a 'hobo' or down and out. Not really derogatory kind of factual. Bowie often is a mirror on society rather than the agressor. Keep up the good work.

[@SG-js2qn]

I'd say this song - from 1974 - fits thematically with "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" (1971) by T. Rex. Which apparently has Elton John on keyboards. The cover of "Bang A Gong" by Power Station (1985) is good too, and might introduce Ace to Robert Palmer.

[@sandsoftime1954]

Enjoy your vids, not only are you learning about good music, you're enjoying it too.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Tramp can also mean a homeless person, which she was.

[@colleentrygg7376]

David was openly bisexual… no one actually knows if he was referring to a man or a woman in this song … it was the 70’s things were anything but politically correct . Honestly a lot less offensive than some of the rap/hip hop lyrics out there now.

[@BrentWeiner]

Bowie and Jagger were rumored to be lovers. Bowie is the ultimate pop star. He's cool.

[@oberaberg5283]

Need to do his live versions to really get the essence of Bowie.

[@user-fc8lz1cg4x]

He was not from this planet and has decided to go home. 👽❤

[@lindalou6105]

My favorite of his

[@sabbathdad]

Biggest Bowie fan in the world here and this is one of his best! 🔥

[@AP-gb3eh]

If we didn’t take offense, don’t think the young should. The 70 s we were very open to experimenting with our ideas of ourselves. It ridiculous how uptight and judgmental our society has become. The fashion of punk was to provoke, hot tramp was a great line

[@EvanWeber1234]

Oh you're getting into Bowie?? Do the album Scary Monsters and Super Creeps

[@trishriley9681]

❤

[@kevind4850]

Although this tune is weirdly upbeat, it forms part of the dark theme (of downtrodden people trying to survive under a brutal authoritarian government) in his epic _Diamond_ _Dogs_ album. The "tramp" word fits quite well when you listen to the whole album, which I'd suggest doing, playing the songs in sequence, at some point.

[@sandsoftime1954]

Really, you're way off.

[@Prone2Thrill]

Endless hits from Bowie...Let's Dance featuring a solo from young Stevie Ray Vaughn? A dark duet with Trent from NIN? I'm afraid of Americans! BTW - it's been 9 months since the first and only Black Crowes Remedy reaction...you were so excited that I thought you'd have a few more by now?

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

suffragette city

[@murraymejka]

Im not sure hes singing about a woman.

[@MusicalRecordsCirca1977]

Bowie is nothing if not eclectic. Yes, more 70s - awesome decade for music.

[@csedrivers2850]

People weren't so politically correct in the 70s.

[@CraigMcKee]

Oh man, sorry to hear that you've been infected with a mild case of political correctness. I would recommend not taking things a face value, especially when Bowie is involved.

[@765claire]

Why assume he's singing about a woman?

[@sandsoftime1954]

Sorry, he's singing about a boy , a young boy.