Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman" and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity. In 1975, Bowie's style shifted towards a sound he characterised as "plastic soul", initially alienating many of his UK fans but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the number-one single "Fame" and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth and released Station to Station. In 1977, he again changed direction with the electronic-inflected album Low, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that came to be known as the "Berlin Trilogy". "Heroes" (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise.
After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had three number-one hits: the 1980 single "Ashes to Ashes", its album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and "Under Pressure" (a 1981 collaboration with Queen). He achieved massive commercial success in the 1980s starting with Let's Dance (1983). Between 1988 and 1992, he fronted the hard rock band Tin Machine before resuming his solo career in 1993. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006), among other film and television appearances and cameos. He stopped touring after 2004 and his last live performance was at a charity event in 2006. In 2013, Bowie returned from a decade-long recording hiatus with The Next Day. He remained musically active until his death from liver cancer at his home in New York City. He died two days after both his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar (2016).
During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum, eleven gold and eight silver album certifications, and released 11 number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest artists in history. As of 2022, Bowie was the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
Studio albums
David Bowie (1967)
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold the World (1970)
Hunky Dory (1971)
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)
Aladdin Sane (1973)
Pin Ups (1973)
Diamond Dogs (1974)
Young Americans (1975)
Station to Station (1976)
Low (1977)
"Heroes" (1977)
Lodger (1979)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)
Let's Dance (1983)
Tonight (1984)
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Black Tie White Noise (1993)
The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002)
Reality (2003)
The Next Day (2013)
Blackstar (2016)
Buzz the Fuzz
David Bowie Lyrics
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And his name was Buzz.
He was just a rookie cop
Just a baby fuzz.
He patrolled the Sunset Strip
In the land of the free
And the home of the hip.
He protected you and me
From evil women like
Poor Alice D
Alice was the girl
That all good hippies dread
And they called her sweet Alice D'head
Alice it was plain to see was
Full of pot and STP
She'd attract a great big crowd
Because her inner peace was much too loud.
Good Buzz did the thing
That all the good fuzz must
Stuck his gun in Alice's back
And said 'This is a bust'
Shone the flashlight in her eyes
She began to hypnotize
Buzz said 'What a wild sensation'
Guess this must be hallu hallucina cina cina cination hmmm
Love is so sensational
When you fall in love with eyes dilational la la
Now they're taking pills and shots
And Buzz is not afraid of Watts
Buzz and Alice D have shown
The way of where the Fuzz might be some day
Buzz is still a cop of course
He's the pusher on the force
He's protecting you and me
From evil women like
Poor Alice D
David Bowie's "Buzz the Fuzz" is a satirical song about a young cop named Buzz who patrols the Sunset Strip. Buzz is referred to as "baby fuzz," suggesting that he's inexperienced and perhaps a bit naive. Despite his rookie status, Buzz is tasked with protecting the people from "evil women" like Alice D. Alice is a hippie girl known for her drug use, and her name is a nod to Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
One day, Buzz enforces the law and busts Alice for drug use. He shines his flashlight in her eyes and she begins to hypnotize him. The lyrics suggest that Buzz himself may be experimenting with drugs, as he experiences a "wild sensation" that he believes is a hallucination. The song ends with the implication that Buzz's experiences with Alice have changed him. He's now the "pusher on the force," suggesting that he's either involved in drug enforcement or selling drugs himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a fellow
The narrative begins by telling a story about a man named Buzz.
And his name was Buzz.
This line reiterates the name of the central character in the story.
He was just a rookie cop
Buzz was an inexperienced police officer.
Just a baby fuzz.
The term 'baby fuzz' refers to a rookie cop who is relatively new to the job and yet to gain significant experience.
He patrolled the Sunset Strip
Buzz's duty was to monitor the Sunset Strip, a place where many people often gathered.
In the land of the free
The phrase 'land of the free' often refers to America and its supposed freedom.
And the home of the hip.
This line is another reference to America, highlighting its cultural importance and relevance in music and fashion.
He protected you and me
Buzz was responsible for keeping citizens safe.
From evil women like
The use of the phrase 'evil women' suggests that the female characters in the story have a negative impact on society.
Poor Alice D
Alice D is an unfortunate woman who is described as having a negative influence on society.
Alice was the girl
This sentence introduces Alice, the central character in Buzz's encounter.
That all good hippies dread
The term 'hippies' refers to people who reject conventional values and institutions and embrace natural living; they consider Alice to be a negative influence.
And they called her sweet Alice D'head
This line is a play on words using the name Alice and the term acid-head, referring to someone who frequently takes psychedelic drugs like LSD.
Alice it was plain to see was
The singer comments on Alice's easily observable characteristics.
Full of pot and STP
Alice is known to use marijuana and STP, a psychedelic drug.
She'd attract a great big crowd
Alice was often surrounded by a large group of people when she was present.
Because her inner peace was much too loud.
The term 'inner peace' refers to a feeling of harmony and happiness, but in Alice's case, it was too overwhelming for others. She was too free-spirited for the general public.
Good Buzz did the thing
Buzz acted in the way he thought was right.
That all the good fuzz must
The singer suggests that Buzz's actions were part of what police officers must do.
Stuck his gun in Alice's back
Buzz used his firearm to control Alice.
And said 'This is a bust'
After the police officer had Alice under control, he arrested her and incriminated her.
Shone the flashlight in her eyes
The use of the flashlight by Buzz's is meant to constrict Alice, deeming her powerless to move or see appropriately.
She began to hypnotize
Alice's character takes a turn, and the singer introduces her as hypnotic.
Buzz said 'What a wild sensation'
The situation has turned from a drug-bust to something mystical.
Guess this must be hallu hallucina cina cina cination hmmm
The singer suggests that the events that occurred were a hallucination.
Love is so sensational
The singer's tone shifts to one of sensuality, reflecting on the story's outcomes.
When you fall in love with eyes dilational la la
The singer's description of love is poetic, with the phrase 'eyes dilational' suggesting intense attraction and overwhelming emotions
Now they're taking pills and shots
This line is suggestive of rampant drug use among the characters in the story.
And Buzz is not afraid of Watts
Buzz, the police officer, is one of the few in his profession who is not afraid to work the dangerous streets of Watts neighbourhood which is often violent and synonymous with crime.
Buzz and Alice D have shown
The relationship between Buzz and Alice is significant, and it's meant to demonstrate something.
The way of where the Fuzz might be some day
This phrase highlights the potential future developments in police work, using Buzz and Alice as examples.
Buzz is still a cop of course
Buzz still works as an officer of the law.
He's the pusher on the force
The term 'pusher' is meant to describe Buzz as someone who has authority.
He's protecting you and me
Buzz's duty as a police officer is to keep citizens safe.
From evil women like
The phrase 'evil women' is repeated to reiterate the negative impact some women have on society within the context of the story.
Poor Alice D
The story ends the way it started by referencing Alice D, who poses a real threat to those around her.
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DrJKintobor
on I Can't Give Everything Away
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on Diamond Dogs
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