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.
@sherryheim550426 күн бұрын
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.
@geoffadavis26 күн бұрын
The word tramp can also mean hobo or homeless person.
@kevind485026 күн бұрын
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
@shelleys960326 күн бұрын
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!
@sarablack254725 күн бұрын
In the 70's there were unisex clothes stores and fashion. It was just the fashion a bit of fun.
@riffmondo973326 күн бұрын
So many great tunes by Bowie. He was original.
@mikecaetano26 күн бұрын
For a few more seventies Bowie rockers, check out "Suffragette City", "Panic in Detroit" and "The Jean Genie".
@user-fc8lz1cg4x26 күн бұрын
It was a different time. My friends and I were not offended, we just rocked the hell out of this bad ass song. ❤😂
@shezarae882726 күн бұрын
Don't be a prude. We are all rebels.
@jesusalvarez291126 күн бұрын
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-zc7ug25 күн бұрын
Like a fine wine ,Bowie gets better with time ! :)
@Mike-gn4un26 күн бұрын
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.
@zztij24 күн бұрын
I love to party with Tramps.!! Not to take home, just to party with.!! Love them..!!
@DrnkTheWildAir22 күн бұрын
My favorite Bowie song… EVER!!!!!❤
@anthonydarby397326 күн бұрын
Hello, just wondering, why are you not reacting to bowies original videos,,,YOU are missing so much, take care, Tony here in the UK ❤
@wodehouse125 күн бұрын
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-js2qn26 күн бұрын
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.
@sandsoftime195426 күн бұрын
Enjoy your vids, not only are you learning about good music, you're enjoying it too.
@bobwoolerOriGinal25 күн бұрын
Tramp can also mean a homeless person, which she was.
@colleentrygg737626 күн бұрын
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.
@BrentWeiner26 күн бұрын
Bowie and Jagger were rumored to be lovers. Bowie is the ultimate pop star. He's cool.
@oberaberg528326 күн бұрын
Need to do his live versions to really get the essence of Bowie.
@user-fc8lz1cg4x26 күн бұрын
He was not from this planet and has decided to go home. 👽❤
@lindalou610526 күн бұрын
My favorite of his
@sabbathdad26 күн бұрын
Biggest Bowie fan in the world here and this is one of his best! 🔥
@AP-gb3eh26 күн бұрын
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
@EvanWeber123425 күн бұрын
Oh you're getting into Bowie?? Do the album Scary Monsters and Super Creeps
@trishriley968121 күн бұрын
❤
@kevind485026 күн бұрын
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.
@sandsoftime195426 күн бұрын
Really, you're way off.
@Prone2Thrill26 күн бұрын
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-ib5dh26 күн бұрын
suffragette city
@murraymejka25 күн бұрын
Im not sure hes singing about a woman.
@MusicalRecordsCirca197726 күн бұрын
Bowie is nothing if not eclectic. Yes, more 70s - awesome decade for music.
@csedrivers285026 күн бұрын
People weren't so politically correct in the 70s.
@CraigMcKee26 күн бұрын
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.