Wood Jackson
David Bowie · Other Songs - David Bowie
- CD single: Slow Burn
- CD single: Everyone Says 'Hi' (part 1)
Jackson made twenty tapes in a day
To give away
A give away
And he play
The tunes they'd call creative when they're running out of names
Heaven knows he's really torn it now
But the names it hurt poor jackson stopped the haters in his way
Heaven knows he's for it
Sha-a-a-me!
Hey hey
He was never quite unsure but really sane
Wants to play
Jackson stole twenty souls in a day
To take away
A take away
He takes away
And no complaints
Heart's upon his sleeve and his blade
Wood jackson took the beating every day, given out, passed away, another way
Hey hey
Just wants to play
And how he played
The mob they bleed and tremble when they're running after life
Heaven knows he's really torn it now
The words that killed Wood jackson's friends were written on the wall
Heaven knows he's for it
Shame!
Just wants to play
It's a shame
Shame
It's a shame
Wants to play
It's a shame
It's a shame
Just wants to play
About Wood Jackson
David Bowie's "Wood Jackson" stands as a hauntingly atmospheric track from his 1974 album *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars*. Released during the height of his Ziggy Stardust persona, the song blends psychedelic rock with electronic experimentation, featuring a distinctive synthesizer-driven sound that defined the glam rock era. The track showcases Bowie's ability to craft surreal narratives, utilizing a minor-key melody and a driving rhythm that evokes a sense of cosmic isolation and urban decay. Musically, "Wood Jackson" represents a pivotal moment in Bowie's discography, marking his transition from theatrical pop to more complex, studio-focused compositions. Its influence extended beyond the glam rock scene, inspiring countless artists who sought to integrate electronic textures with traditional rock instrumentation. The song remains a staple of Bowie's catalog, celebrated for its atmospheric depth and its role in shaping the sonic landscape of the 1970s.