David Bowie ’John I’m Only Dancing’ HQ 1973 Aladdin Sane Version

Re-recorded version of the song originally intended to close the Aladdin Sane LP but dropped in favour of Lady Grinning Soul then released as a 45 in April 1973; from Ken Fordham. Video: montage of the inspirations that informed Bowie’s Ziggy phase. Lyrics: Well, Annie’s pretty neat, she always eats her meat Joe is awful strong, bet your life he’s putting us on Oh lordy, oh lordy, you know I need some loving Oh move me, touch me John, I’m only dancing She turns me on, but I’m only dancing She turns me on, don’t get me wrong I’m only dancing Oh shadow love was quick and clean, life’s a well-thumbed machine I saw you watching from the stairs, you’re everyone that ever cared Oh lordy, oh lordy, you know I need some loving Move me, touch me John, I’m only dancing She turns me on, but I’m only dancing She turns me on, don’t get me wrong I’m only dancing John, I’m only dancing