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"Andy Warhol" is a song written by David Bowie in 1971 for the album Hunky Dory
. This is an all acoustic song about one of of Bowie's greatest inspirations, the American pop artist Andy Warhol. The song starts with some studio chat where Bowie explains to producer Ken Scott the right pronunciation of the Warhol's name.

Originally the song was written for Dana Gillespie in 1971, but her version of the song was not released until 1974 on her album Weren't Born a Man. This version features Mick Ronson on guitar.

Other releases

It was released as the B-Side of the single "Changes
" in January 1972.
It also appeared on the Japanese compilation The Best of David Bowie from 1974.

Live versions

A version recorded Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, October 20th, 1972 was released on Santa Monica '72
.
Bowie played this song at BBC's Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris May 23rd, 1972. This was broadcast June 19th, 1972, and in 2000 released on the Bowie at the Beeb album

Cover versions

Nick Cave - live recording from Melbourne, 1978.
Eli - Loving The Alien: Athens Georgia Salutes David Bowie in 1998
Hitchcock's Scream
Messengers
Naked Sun - Naked Sun in 1991
Stone Temple Pilots on single in 1995
Tree People on Crash Course for the Ravers - A Tribute to the Songs of David Bowie (1996)
Tubalcain - Goth Oddity - A Tribute to David Bowie (1999).
Zzzang Tumb on single in 1983

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