David Bowie - The Jean Genie (Official Video)

The official music video for David Bowie -The Jean Genie.
Taken from Bowie's 'Aladdin Sane' album released in 1973, which featured the singles The Jean Genie, Drive-In Saturday, Time and Let's Spend The Night Together.
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Lyrics
A small Jean Genie snuck off to the city
Strung out on lasers and slash-back blazers
Ate all your razors while pulling the waiters
Talking 'bout Monroe and walking on Snow White
New York's a go-go, and everything tastes right
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
Keep her comin'
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile
She love him, she love him but just for a short while
She'll scratch in the sand, won't let go his hand
He says he's a beautician and sells you nutrition
And keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
He's so simple-minded, he can't drive his module
He bites on the neon and sleeps in a capsule
Loves to be loved, loves to be loved
Oh, Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Go!
Go!
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Go, go go!
About David Bowie:
David Bowie redefined musical genres and the potential of live performance for generations of music lovers. Creating and discarding a variety of personae and restlessly challenging musical boundaries, Bowie released timeless albums including Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust…, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, "Heroes,” Let's Dance, Heathen, The Next Day and many more. Blackstar, Bowie’s 28th and final studio album, was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016. David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, two days after the release of Blackstar. His body of work, his influence on the worlds of music, art, fashion, film, theatre and beyond, and his legacy of innovation and reinvention will live forever. 2022 kicks off with Bowie at 75, a celebration of his 75th birthday with the Brilliant Adventure box set, the previously unreleased Toy, the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and a series of special events.
#DavidBowie #TheJeanGenie #AladdinSane #Bowie

[@tbirdsteve1]

Back when this came out it was one of the greatest songs I'd ever heard. It still kicks ass to this day.

[@ndhan72]

It is certainly David Bowie's best tune. Classic rock that rocks.

[@paulinebower9213]

They worked together am sorry loads of songs before this prettiest star for one absolutely brilliant 👏

[@sexobscura]

Even if it is just a rehashed John Lee Hooker riff

[@justinhaller7361]

This song will kick ass in 4063

[@rogerthijs7256]

The Jean Genie IS Bowie for me .

[@lostinmusic5431]

1972....I'm 11 years old and seen this in TV. I'm so grateful to have been young during such a great musical time. New timeless songs in the charts every week.

[@AmethystDew]

Where did all those years go?? 🤩

[@saltybildo9448]

I was 12 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LynnRowarth]

You were 12 when what?

[@brentpearson6993]

Yes, timeless

[@Swingitan]

Également. Une époque musicale ❤❤

[@GlenDoer-gq1rs]

Just one of the joys of growing up in the 70's

[@Rosie-tv3ki]

I was 20, and always dancing to this then and still going 🤗

[@keithparker1346]

I think largely depends on how old you were. This was a little bit before my time I'm 59 so it's not like a 50s song as it was slightly on my radar. I suspect I only heard old songs like this a bit later through radio shows like Pick Of The Pops.

[@CharlesTaylor-k8i]

@@GlenDoer-gq1rs yeah.. crying again.. wtf

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

What a great track! Loved Bowie then, when I was just 12 year old, and half a century later, this song is just as exhilarating, thrilling and brilliant as back in the day!! There will never be another David Bowie. He was extraordinary, unique and original, so talented. I MISS YOU, SPACEBOY!! Also, it's so sad we lost MICK ROCK R.I.P. The most brilliant photographer. Lastly, MICK RONSON, WOW, what an incredible guitarist. R.I.P

[@murellevendramin1150]

Mais personne.aime, je met et remet sans succès.... Bof 👎☎️👓

[@jonsantos74]

The Spiders had to be from Mars cause they certainly weren't from this planet Earth !

[@alanfarkas8975]

Ye. I was 13. I need a Bowie fix daily ever since

[@johnnygardner288]

Wow!!! Your old... Like myself. Oh well, was fun while it lasted I suppose.As was saying, I too had my mind " polluted" by Mr. Bowie and his ilk and should think I'm the better for it now. As I was the youngest of the litter of six children I found myself exposed to many flavors music, of which I am eternally grateful for. By and by they've crafted a beautifully unique tapestry of sublime colors interwoven with Rich memories and curious textures. Truly a thing exquisitely rare but I don't keep it hidden, then again seems a waste that I should display it to those who lack vision and understanding. But alas the Lord has indeed blessed me with two young men, whom find great delight in the aforementioned article of beauty. The symbiotic cycle is nearing an end and then I shall rest. Tip of the hat to you Mr. Bowie and you as well. 😮

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Yep that's a whole bunch of good old boys I can't wait to get to heaven and hook up to their next concert

[@sharonmartynuska]

I was 19 now I'm 71 love this song

[@alansmith795]

Eyup Sharon 66 now and same as you Ziggy was probably his best era musically

[@amyl1479]

Mick Ronson, the genius behind this music. Never got the credit he so deserved. Rip Mr. Ronson.

[@rickb4806]

Oh yeah...Mick ronson!

[@tourbillon13]

I'll second that. Same with Roxy Music Guitarist Phil Manzanera, though thank heavens he is most definitely alive and well! Both David and Bryan Ferry always liked to work with different musicians to create different ambience and dynamics within their various stages of writing. Mmm 🤔. Sometimes the grass ain't always greener, eh? R. I. P Mick Ronson. Jamming up there in heaven with the most awesome band ever!!! Much love and R E.S.P E.C.T to all you guys and gals, I hear Duke Ellington is playing rock'n'roll these days... 😊

[@dman030]

exactly right....when i see it on video i can see what a great guitarist he was and he did deserve more. but at the time there was a lot of competition when it came to electric guitar.

[@robertkubicki2937]

I know thats messed up

[@ricjones5749]

Deserve more? He was great and everyone knows it, Bowie was the star and that's how it was.MR didn't have a bad career but just couldn't put his head above the parapet and so wasn't as famous.Guy worked with Dylan, Mott the Hoople, Ian Hunter, Morrissey. Pretty good to be fair

[@kmustacal]

And let’s not forget Mick Ronson providing the famous guitar tones. Can I get an upvote for the Ronno!

[@rickthompson1422]

....no thanks..

[@DevinRyanVitek]

Hell yes

[@brighteyes8474]

Too right!

[@cleverbstard944]

@Enig matikkk French so erm nobody cares mate lol

[@scottishlisa3463]

Too right....... fantastic guitarist !

[@carlnilssonyoung8961]

This is still sounds timeless in 2020, 48 years after.....

[@emmanuelemmanuel8821]

The Jean genie let yourseeeelf gooooooo, 🎶🎶🎶

[@johnforbes3364]

It was a wonderful time to be alive wasn't it? Like a fine wine the songs of our youth get better with age. Perfectly delicious.

[@marswaters9560]

@@johnforbes3364 His music has infusion to heavy metal just ask Metallica.

[@obody-sl9np]

Especially when coronavirus

[@MrOhjok]

Ya, thanks to Mick Ronson 👍

[@sanjnandh]

The guitar riff alone is Legendary. If I had to pick just one of Bowie’s classics - it would have to be this masterpiece. R.I.P 🙏😘❤️

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

This music is so classic. You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like David Bowie

[@matsfrommusic]

Blockbuster

[@kingbolo4579]

@@matsfrommusic Yes, it's Blockbuster.

[@mikeace5831]

At the same time the sweet did Blockbuster who knows the Legends live on

[@darrenshepherd2843]

Mick Ronson said in a interview that he got the idea for the riff from a Muddy Waters song, always steal from the best!

[@tommcgeethree]

50 years later and still kicks ass. Oh yeah. 👍

[@samanthalewin4397]

I think I need to stop watching Bowie videos before I start to cry. I cannot beleive he is gone.

[@carollopez1520]

😢

[@minepro1206]

He visited us and is now where he belongs.

[@joyboquila3490]

So am i... still cant believe that Starman ia already gone. Cant help my tears from falling everytime i watch Annie Lenno's speech about the sudden passing away of our beloved David Bowie.

[@jarrodschroeder5297]

It still hurts that he is gone, and Mick Ronson too, David and Mick are making Great Rock n Roll in Heaven!

[@shelleylyme6402]

Yeah it's really comforting and self-indulgent to cry for someone from a distance and whom you did not even know 😭

[@bizophone]

Bowie has outlasted so many artists, his music still sounds fresh fifty years later.

[@davidcopson5800]

Yes. In two years' time Ziggy Stardust is 50 years old.

[@mal5379]

@@davidcopson5800wow

[@LordMonstrux]

@@davidcopson5800 51 and still kicks ass

[@davidhubbert9445]

It has to said what a brilliant artist Mr David Bowie was.

[@BlIS71]

310th like. Mr Bowie playlIst and I 😂🎉❤

[@Awaitingonyouall]

I’m just having a David Bowie binge during quarantine

[@Kingmick58]

Yeah baby.

[@christinhaberer]

HandSanitizer me too

[@cemeraslan369]

same

[@rickciardella]

Fuck yeah...

[@jeanninenoll1584]

Yesterday was the blues for me. Today, Bowie. Tomorrow... never know.

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

R.I.P. David Bowie. You were one of a kind and I will enjoy what you left us for the rest of my life!

[@andymatthews7617]

We were lucky to be alive to enjoy it.

[@donnaatienza8001]

Yes indeed I will too.

[@travis1771]

Always timeless. And Mick Ronson was genius too

[@coam3708]

saw mick and ian in 1971 at east ham granada cinema we bunked in i was 11!

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Mick was the engine

[@geneclark3600]

most ppl forget about Ronson, he was amazing.

[@clarehennessey3653]

Damn right!

[@cindyspupparo4389]

Bowie Bowie!

[@TheTilde]

This is 1972! He is such a visionnary! He is not enough credited as one of the main inspiration for punk-rock.

[@Kelly_C]

ehhh pretty sure literally everyone agrees that he's one of the single most influential people in the history music

[@izzy_6283]

I know my idol "Billy Idol" was definitely influenced by Bowie! Fine by me, bc i love them both

[@waltm8011]

He copied by the New York Dolls. Just a copycat.he liked a lot Johnny Thunders that he named “The raven”

[@izzy_6283]

@@waltm8011 How did he copy New York Dolls when he had songs in 1964,65 & 66 in the UK (plus the hit single Space Oddity in 1969) and they didn't even form a band til 1971 in New York?

[@waltm8011]

Izzy _ the stile of Jean Genie and especially Rebel Rebbel not the entire carreer. Remember what M .Jagger saw about Bowie.

[@robertshaefer7760]

To me this was ALWAYS his best band. He had lots of good ones but this was the BEST!!!

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@murellevendramin1150]

Alors.pourquoi personne.aime?.Ou met?.. Amitiés biz Murielle 🥰❤️ respect 😁💐

[@jontourville9482]

An absolute genius, he didn't bend to fit the music. He bent the music into whatever suited his mood and or persona.

[@garyblanchard1084]

The fans changed for him and not him changing for some fad that would last two years at most.

[@xiropigado]

Honesty, you could take any year between 1965 and 1975 and just stay there forever. The music was that great and will never be bettered.

[@andymatthews7617]

I want to go back NOW.

[@pamelawhitelaw1458]

He was an amazing talent, and he has left an incredible legacy

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@markventura4253]

Wow, now that is what I call a musical genius!!! R.I.P David

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

@@markventura4253 Welcome onboard Bowie fan ... I'm doing covers on YT and have been recording heroes today ... many parts to play .. but fun.

[@SuperTinman2009]

Consider myself fortunate,having seen the Spiders from Mars,Diamond Dogs and Alladin Sane tours live. Can leave this mortal world satisfied. Bowie rules!!!

[@anthonywandowicz8084]

Indeed u are. From the start of rock until 1995 there were so many historical shows by amazing bands people had the opportunity to see. Since then i cant really think of anybody at such a level. Rock n roll died in 95. I was aware enough to see and feel it fade out and followed up by the worsed years in music history. Endless number of boy bands and girl pop groups inserted their superficial synthetic filth over everything for so many dark cold years. Those years were so hard to get through alot of people didnt make it as their very being and will to live was just callously drained crushing their spirit and hope things one day things might go back to normal. Its been almost 20 yrs since it ended and we are still dealing with the aftermath and bodies. So many lost

[@etholland3166]

@@anthonywandowicz8084 me n me know

[@petersmith3953]

Wow , i only managed the Glass Spider one , but it was unforgettable.

[@goddamnpavuk9521]

I wish I had an opportunity to see him in flesh

[@spkanava]

1972

[@Duffy8368]

after his death I had a night of only Bowie music with a friend. We had Jean Gin Tonic Genie and Diamond Hot Dogs. Now he has a dog called Bowie. How a good friend he is.

[@ezekielbrockmann114]

My wife and I mourned Bowie for a week. Crazy. The only other that hit me like that was Jerry Garcia.

[@Duffy8368]

@@ezekielbrockmann114 thank you for this comment. The moment I heard David passed away I began to hear David's music for days. Never had that experience before. Crazy what music does.

[@rickb4806]

What great rock music should sound and feel like.

[@loum6568]

Absolutely 👍

[@danielgolus4600]

And hip-hop NEVER can!

[@pagapollo5601]

David Bowie loved hip hop

[@aestheticaltwat]

Hip-Hop was great.

[@mck7646]

There's great and bad music in every genre. This is an objectively great rock song. One of the best of all time.

[@ndhan72]

One of the best of all rock tunes.....Bowie at his best.

[@angelaallen340]

Yessssssss

[@chriswalford9228]

And the rock and roll best side burns ever Courtesy Mr Trevor Bolder

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

If you like listening to David Bowie you might like a band called The Doublejumps

[@halldd]

Sat in garden large red wine in right hand. 51 year old absolutely loving bowie he's the only thing bringing a smile to my face in this shit time.

[@Lin-bt4pk]

Yep.😊😢😊😊❤

[@kenbar4761]

Absolutely had those evenings myself, hope you've had many more since my friend. :)

[@lewisner]

It's even more shit now.

[@nostaticatall]

Love Mick Ronson's guitar playing!

[@sirpakauppila1706]

so i too.

[@mavjimbo]

Furious

[@hobnob4717]

Me too

[@paulanuszkiewicz7704]

Wish that these so-called classic rock FM radio stations would play more songs like this instead of the so very tired worn out crappola they do play way too much. Classic rock song from Bowie!

[@SkeligMichael]

If you have an Internet Radio, listen to Classic Rock Florida. They play even Iron Maiden classic songs.

[@decadantdog4444]

Yes, way too much Led Zeppelin!

[@denabergman5847]

One more time...please play, We Are The Champions, cuz the humans living in Sector A-3 haven’t heard it yet.

[@kimberlyhaines107]

Here in Fresno, CA we used to have an “oldies but goodies” station that played everything from the 60s - 80s - and then suddenly it was changed to like like mariachi music. It was about the only good station of classic rock. And we haven’t been driving much so much anymore but when we did, we’d put it on Bowie, or Hamilton”, and even Broadway.

[@paulph12002]

With Stairway To Heaven being the worst offender...

[@whitneygibson3431]

This features Cyrinda Fox ( girl with short platinum hair), a girl who happened to be just hanging out at same hotel Bowie was at, in LA, I believe. This was the start of her modeling career, Bowie liked her look & featured her in what was a prelude to stylized & highly produced music videos that launched MTV into existence. 1972/1973 was the infancy of this sort of media. Cyrinda instantly became famous among the rock 'n roll community, going on to a modeling career, minor acting career. What she's really known for is her personal life. After the Bowie cameo, she arrived in NYC to continue modeling & began dating, then marrying David Johansson, lead singer of glam rock band, The New York Dolls (he always reminded me of what the son of Mick Jagger & Steven Tyler would look like), speaking of Aerosmith, Cyrinda had a notoriously wild affair with Steven Tyler, of Aerosmith, who apparently was a friend of Johansson. Cyrinda left her New York Doll for Steven Tyler, as soon as divorce was granted, she & Steven Tyler walked this way into the wedding chapel & were married. They had one child, daughter, Mia Tyler..

[@autumnalburn]

She made me realize that I'm bisexual.

[@kmustacal]

Great history thanks

[@shombie2737]

Spawn ofJagger/Tyler!! ;))

[@stevedorefromtyneside9993]

David Jo wrote a beautiful song about her leaving him for Tyler. It's called Flamingo Road.

[@junnaredd9912]

@@roberthampton3791 Are you high? Tyler paid Cyrinda Foxe's room for her rehabilitation.Bowie's guitar could be sold for more than 10k in early 2000s.

[@Shyann1]

Very few musicians will I say their a Genius..but there it is..Bowie was Genius no doubt. He is missed

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@spaceloser3016]

And the chemistry between David and Mick gets me every time I watch them together-

[@dandare6865]

Mick was the power behind Bowie, shame the audio is wrong for the time of release. The audio here is from Aladdin Sane which was 1973, i have the single from 1972 and it is different.

[@ktiitfa2491]

omg these quiffs

[@suraya1224]

According to Bowie's ex wife, Angie, she walked in on them, sleeping, naked & hung over in her bed. Bowie has admitted to being bisexual.

[@annwhite2346]

That was Mick Jagger, not Mick Ronson.

[@Dakjams]

R.I.P To The Thin White Duke. Mr. Bowie you were loved and revered for your great music and being a true rock and roll pioneer, you will be sorely missed.

[@plasmaxander912]

but this is aladdin sane.

[@scott-o3345]

I hope he enjoys retirement with his new identity.

[@Killuminati1blood]

@@scott-o3345 you honestly think he faked his death??

[@Killuminati1blood]

I bought his last double vinyl album right before he passed away. This song is on the vinyl :P

[@Kelly_C]

the thin white duke was murdered by iggy pop and brian eno in 1977 mate

[@Guy4755]

According to Bowie, the song was "a smorgasbord of imagined Americana", with a protagonist inspired by Iggy Pop, and the title being a pun on author Jean Genet.

[@SnakesCharmer007]

+Guy Budziak hmm

[@sexobscura]

he said it was about Madonna

[@Killuminati1blood]

Nice! :D

[@luvmycorso]

+sexobscura he never said it was about Madonna, this song is from 1972, Madonna was 14. The blonde girl in the video is supposed to represent Marilyn Monroe, listen to the song "talkin' 'bout Monroe and walking on snow white"

[@remixdragon6156]

luvmycorso I read that Marilyn Manson

[@timpenfield5]

in 1 funny interview, dave said the band hated the costumes+makeup, but then they saw the chicks liked it so it was ok

[@paulmacdonald4844]

What a talent thank you England for another super star.

[@norettebenettnoha]

So true ⭐👌💋

[@chrispemberton9321]

Let's not forget about Trevor bolder greatest bass player his bass line put this song on the map.

[@Lin-bt4pk]

Hearing it.❤

[@Allmuco]

RIP David Bowie, RIP Mick Ronson...

[@robertkubicki2937]

@wildcatter63 I know cancer took Mick and I think Trevor also

[@YooTuba]

RIP Cyrinda Foxe who plays the "Marilyn" in the video as well

[@lysanderofsparta3708]

@@robertkubicki2937 Mick "Woody" Woodmansey the drummer is still alive.

[@svagrod]

What an awesome song. What a talent Mick and David !

[@dougcouron1664]

RIP Ziggy, say hello to Major Tom for us!

[@garreth321]

Doug Couron this is so sad though I read this most of the time from different people. We all miss our Starman :((

[@ДаниилАсоянц]

Tom didn't die

[@paganwolf5951]

And dont 4get The Thin White Duke!

[@anakin2002]

@@ДаниилАсоянц watch the music video for blackstar also david bowie is major tom

David Bowie The Jean Genie 1972

[@rebeccawagner4167]

David Bowie is always pushing boundaries and making something new 🎉🎉. He has a unique style and class that is not like anyone else 🎉🎉. He's in a class all by himself. RIP,David you will be truly missed 😢 😔

[@PaulCarey-ic3wp]

It was a pleasure to see this gent live in 87 and 95 . We love David. Rest in peace.

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

Dear comment thread . David wants you to stop crying over him and enjoy the music he gave you in peace with happiness and joy in your heart and mind 🙂

[@elenasweeney6884]

Sleep peacefully sweet prince.

[@rickb4806]

Sweet comment sweet girl

[@b.b.7643]

Ours prince, Bowie. 🌹

[@rei9202]

Rick B creepy.

[@llyrjones7308]

From watching Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes got me listening to his songs!

[@mangocrumble3419]

Llŷr Jones the gov would approve

[@Castrated__]

FIRE UP THE QUATTRO!

[@thepuzzler317]

Just finished both of them and want more 😢

[@UndeadGyaru]

TRUST THE GENE GENIE

[@gamingwithcallum6087]

Same buddy. The Guv would approve

[@dustylepper8887]

The Mick Ronson era was definitely my favorite. Total respect for him. But are we all going to continue to pretend that Mick doesn’t look spot on like a young, pre-steroid Ric Flair?

[@deborahrobertson8606]

Believe me, it was so exciting at the time. The world was alive with such music. I fell in love with Bowie in '72, when I was 11 and I grew through all those phases of his music throughout that decade. So lucky.

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Deborah, how are you doing?

[@andymatthews7617]

The world since bowie passed is total trash.

[@ndhan72]

Deborah....are you from Hamilton NZ?.

[@danapopshernandez8530]

RIP, David Bowie... 10 January 2016.

[@Killuminati1blood]

RIP to him, he will be missed by us all

[@robinking6201]

Yes still can’t believe he’s gone gen

[@kevinhart3555]

No words for this...MIND BLOWING

[@jshreck]

Who's the chumpbucket that disliked this? I mean, c'mon, dawg...

[@imakamera798]

jshreck someone clearly with zero taste in music and no soul

[@thevoid99]

john mayer.

[@christopherlynchlynch5585]

Coldplay fans

[@huntersmith3888]

Somebody who just doesn't like this particular song?

[@xeokym223]

ha ha ha I was just about to post "who are the 209 assholes who disliked this video?" :D

[@wardjunior1450]

Fire up the Quattro.

[@davidabbotts3733]

Bowie created some unforgetable classics,Mick Ronson gave us first class guitar playing.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@tonymcgrath8292]

David Bowie’s tunes from the 70s were the best. R.I.P to a legend

[@andymatthews7617]

I think this is the true meaning of GENIUS.

[@krisslloyd2280]

BEATS ALL THE CRAP IN OUR MUSIC CHARTS THESE DAYS..

[@mocksock69]

kriss lloyd HELL YEAH IT DOES

[@0006super]

I actually think modern music is still getting worse, it was better like 3 years ago than it is now

[@jesusocotecatl4910]

0006super there is good music out there, you just gotta look on KZbin for what you really like

[@riverzin666]

@@jesusocotecatl4910 yes, I agree with you It still has great music with us But I think that he's talking more about the charts

[@Daniel-ct8tf]

0006super same for me only it started to go downhill starting in 2015

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

To say this classic is over 50 years old, it still is so good now!

[@occidentadvocate.9759]

I was 12 when this hit the charts in 1972. I was a Bowie fan. This was absolutely brilliant. Bowies had that many great records, but this is my all time favorite track. Thanks for the music David. Not forgetting his great band, the Spiders. 👍

[@andymatthews7617]

Could not have said it any better.

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

This music is so classic. You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like David Bowie

[@andymatthews7617]

@@andrewmarcellis2007 thanks mate will have a listen, cheers.

[@robertozadik7499]

Intense, mysterious and powerful. The genius of David Bowie at his top in 1972 with a masterpiece as Ziggy stardust and this wild track...wow..

[@scottishlisa3463]

The great Ronno putting his mark on the song - brilliant !

[@luvmycorso]

Ronson is why I started playing guitar, when I heard this shit as a little kid I said "That's me"

[@tonynesbit9673]

He was the best out there.

[@derblae52]

Where you do begin with this. A masterpiece of rock. Bowie's writing and delivery are iconic.The guitar of Mick Ronson is an anthem to rock freaks.R&B driven it is true soul. I miss so much Mr.B.

[@shewasloved]

James Potter loved this song. “After years of trying, Bowie finally got through to him.”

[@katja3358]

I came here for this comment :)

[@Марс-о4ь]

Yes!!! All The Young Dudes 🥰😍

[@charlottelouise2208]

YESSS ATYD

[@marellaysn]

I came here for the music but it was gold jumping on this comment

[@gulayaktan899]

YESSS JUST READ THAT CHAPTER

[@johnshields6852]

I was 13 years old when this came out, I was blown away , what a song, it kicksass .

[@fusox]

me too

[@vittoriaursoo]

me too. i love him

[@craigcoleman8324]

David Bowie and mick Ronson together.. Brilliant song's!

[@andymatthews7617]

Unique, we wont see anybody who can come close.

[@SekhmetSecretWeapon]

Such a genius! Stupified by your brilliance since a teen....😘😘😘😘

[@elbownesdam4024]

Mick Ronson never got the credit due for his guitar work-! He was superb on every Bowie album he worked on 😻

[@subg8858]

If he didn't get credit how do you know about it?

[@eduardorogeliorodriguez7012]

El rock es eterno como David Bowie

[@roadkingryder6685]

51 years later this song is still killin it. RIP David & Mick.

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

This music is so classic. You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like David Bowie

[@geralddutcher3662]

Timeless!

[@lmcb8447]

I'm not so sure they'd find nice that right-half on pfp...

[@janascoville204]

Watching this video once was simply not enough. Had to watch it three times just to appreciate the extreme "coolness" that is David Bowie and Mick Ronson!!

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@kass4121]

BOWIE+MIKE RONSON = their best!

[@gabbygossett7812]

David Bowie and Mick Ronson: two amazing men. Miss you both

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@liammoore5915]

Without doubt, one of the all time greats

[@Anna-loves-you]

Cyrinda Foxe, the Jean Genie❤❤❤

[@butterflysigh9577]

just in case you don't know........the coolest artist that ever lived

[@maryannstegmaier1773]

I agree totally saw him 5 times and even looked like him lol he was my idol. RIP BOWIE YOU WILL BE LOVED BY ME FOREVER

[@maryannstegmaier1773]

HE HAD ALL OF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN STANDING UP DANCING . IT WAS AWESOME

[@rei9202]

MaryAnn Stegmaier how lucky you were!

[@alexandermark1]

never seen the likes of him again RIP

[@fionamce7677]

Fuc up 😈😈😈😉😈😈

[@skullone6691]

And we never will.

[@Harlee172]

Glam Rock at its peak! In all its glory by Bowie!

[@aliadidondiaa8024]

why are you styled like how we grew up ?

[@Harlee172]

@@aliadidondiaa8024 Yep

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Totally Immense ... I play Bowie covers on YT and hope the band smile from far far away.

[@Harlee172]

@@aliadidondiaa8024 cause I'm old and pic of me when I was 29...I'm 61 today

[@ottomatic3123]

Ahhhh, the beautiful Cyrinda Foxe. What a Fox! RIP to you all.

[@philipgrabarski3469]

Thank god I lived in that era not the shit they think is music today .

[@andrewmarcellis2007]

This music is so classic. You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like David Bowie

[@gino6394]

Even in concerts,Sounds like albums..FUCKING AWESOME. LOVE U BOWIE,,R.I.P.

[@zebra3stripes]

I always heard, "The Jean Genie loves Genie snacks," as if they were something like Scooby snacks used to entice him to investigate the sound of rattling chains or explore a dark tunnel in the castle.

[@renadromey620]

Cute! Lol

[@alancleland7231]

the only two people who know where to get Genie Snacks are Bowie, and the Shopkeeper lol

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

My band used to sing it "loves kitty snacks" for my bandmates' cat

[@arteCee]

lodged in his dacks..the jean genie is a peeny.

[@lisadawn8260]

Really good, made me smile 🙂⭐

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Super classic glam! One word: BOWIE

[@redwave3520]

I walked into the NAVEX in Naples, Italy in the summer of 1977. My ship, the USS Nimitz was anchored in Naples Bay. Someone put this song on a turntable and cranked the sound through some Bose 901 speakers. I just froze in my tracks, purchased the speakers and dragged them around for 2 days (could not get back to the ship - rough waters). I still have those speakers to this day, and David Bowie's "Jean Genie" as well!!!

[@alexcarratu5554]

Nearly 50 years old this song and still such a great one. Bowie was one cool dude, a true original. Well done, Mr Bowie. You really made the grade. Your music still rocks.

[@victormirabelli5895]

The Jean Genie, 1973, will always be my favourite David Bowie song, The guitar work of Mick Ronson, is legendary. 1970-1975 is the BEST five years of music by Mr David Robert Jones!

[@LucasLima-ov4mq]

Fun Fact... "He's So Simple-Minded", That line on this song was the inspiration for the Great Scottish Rock/New Wave Band "Simple Minds" named his band.

[@erwinwoodedge4885]

Like a Simple Minds song originated the Cocteau Twins.

[@LucasLima-ov4mq]

@@erwinwoodedge4885 Interesting!!, what song of Simple Minds, originated the name of this group??

[@erwinwoodedge4885]

@@LucasLima-ov4mq wikipedia: The band was named after the Johnny and the Self-Abusers' (who later renamed themselves Simple Minds) song "The Cocteau Twins" (later rewritten as "No Cure").

[@LucasLima-ov4mq]

@@erwinwoodedge4885 Thanks, interesting fact!.

[@darrenshepherd2843]

One of the best songs, from a great album, My favorite Bowie track

[@stevensabasino5021]

Mick Ronson, so into the beats! MAD RESPECT

[@johnnada6855]

Mick Ronson was a great guitar player, a real Guitar Hero

[@TimmyTechTV]

RIP Ziggy Stardust

[@christopherlynchlynch5585]

Avant garde, sexy, original, brilliant. Wow! And the shit we listen to today? Oy Vey!

[@bm-ok7sq]

The song is about a hoe, how is that different from the stuff today?

[@iggyhiggins8250]

@@bm-ok7sq A gardening utensil. I'd never have guessed!

[@bm-ok7sq]

@@iggyhiggins8250 it's about hosing

[@bm-ok7sq]

@@iggyhiggins8250 happy holidays iggy

[@bm-ok7sq]

and christopher

[@비정한세상]

A small Jean Genie snuck off to the city Strung out on lasers and slash back blazers Ate all your razors while pulling the waiters Talking bout Monroe and walking on Snow White New York's a go-go and everything tastes right Poor little Greenie CHORUS The Jean Genie lives on his back The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls Jean Genie let yourself go! Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile She loves him, she loves him but just for a short while She'll scratch in the sand, won't let go his hand He says he's a beautician and sells you nutrition And keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear Poor little Greenie He's so simple minded he can't drive his module He bites on the neon and sleeps in the capsule Loves to be loved, loves to be loved

[@markoaranibarsantisteban9026]

Great!

[@ajaxmanatiso2193]

Didn't listen when this first came out. I was-- ok -- a bit homophobic and Bowie was disconcerting. Now I love this song -- one of the greatest rock songs ever.

[@awickedtribe]

Bassist Trevor Bolder really has the chops

[@Ronno4691]

Seconded.

[@deletesoon70]

Mutton chops

[@Brownalebelly]

Brings back memories of dancing to it in the youth club great times

[@dunnmax1]

I always like how at 3:02 and for much of the rest of the video, David Bowie sings directly to Mick Ronson. It seems to suggest that he knows he has a good guitarist, who is greatly responsible for the success of his act

[@FINNEGANAGENNIF]

Spiders of Mars. Aren't they the best ever?

[@maesutter9851]

Jeff beck dead today reported jan 11 2023 bacterial meningitis killed him lord Rest his soul, and we so appreciate this performance that we’re about to play on Bowie with this song truthfully, Jeff, he will be missed

[@christiandigennaro9436]

..."Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile"

[@davidcopson5800]

He knew Trump was coming!

[@Loveyamellows]

the mark zukerberg interview...

[@Daniel-ct8tf]

An accurate description of Mark Zuckerberg

[@ciaranmeehan5481]

@@davidcopson5800 wrong.

[@melissagrobler1873]

@@davidcopson5800 Melissa M

[@andymcquill4334]

1972...still fresh What a kick arse tune..bowie is king

[@karlmorris-xz6iq]

if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is stu morris

[@andymatthews7617]

SO SAD HE PASSED.

[@miker9101]

They didn't have videos back in 1972, but leave it to Bowie to be ahead of the curve. This was created as a promotional film clip for the song, and stands up even today when compared to other music "videos"

[@EJK2099]

The Beatles had videos in the 60s

[@rockerjim8045]

So did the Stones, Doors and many others

[@dawnjenniferclark4464]

Love Bowie, was never one of my faves but DCI Gene Hunt changed that

[@CTE2028]

Fire Up The Quattro

[@rafaelsantiago6047]

Bowie should be mandatory listening and reading for all the kiddies.

[@PatrickMorris-sm8dv]

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'Daisy' is a good song by him......

[@avacherry3618]

I brainwashed all my kids with Bowie , ha ha

[@iantrotman3832]

Mick Ronson extremely underated guitarist...