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the year of the diamond dogs |
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January The
year begins with David continuing work on the 'Diamond Dogs' album whilst
overseeing the recording of the Astronettes. Lulu's version of 'The Man Who
Sold The World' is released and David helps her to record the backing track
for an appearance on Top Of The Pops. February 'Rebel
Rebel' is released as a single in the UK. David appears on the Dutch Top
Pop show and, whilst in Holland, makes some final adjustments to the
'Diamond Dogs' album. David attends the opening night of Mick Ronson's solo
tour at the Rainbow in London. March Mick
Ronson's 'Slaughter On 10th Avenue' is released featuring
contributions by David. Also, released is Steeleye Span's 'Now We Are Six' LP
on which David plays Saxaphone on one track. Lulu records 'Can You Hear Me'
with David. April Having
left London at the end of March and spending time in France, David takes the SS
France to New York. He checks into the Sherry Netherlands Hotel on Fifth
Avenue and spends time attending concerts and piecing together a tour band.
The 'Diamond Dogs' album is finally released (in the UK) after David agrees
to having the artwork censored. May David
reworks 'Rebel Rebel' for a US single release. The 'Diamond Dogs' album is
also released in the US. Tour rehearsals take place in New York. June The
opening show of the Diamond Dogs Tour at the Montreal Forum. 'Diamond Dogs'
is released as a single to coincide with the opening of the tour. Two shows
at the Toronto O'Keefe Centre go ahead despite David suffering with
laryngitis. July Concerts
at Philadelphia's Tower Theater are recorded for a live album - 'David Live'.
'1984' is released as a single in the US. The final show of the Diamond Dogs
Tour is played at New York's Madison Square Garden. During
the break in touring, recording sessions start at the famous Sigma Sound
Recording Studios in Philadelphia and continue for 12 days. September Touring
resumes with shows at the Los Angeles Universal Ampitheater. 'Knock On Wood'
is released as a single in the UK whilst 'Rock'n'Roll With Me' is released in
the US. October Following
a series of shows on the West Coast, the tour moves back to the East Coast.
The 'David Live' album is released in the UK. November David
records an appearance for the Dick Cavett Show in New York. He and
Elizabeth Taylor announce that they are to appear in a film together - The
Bluebird of Happiness. Recording sessions continue at Philadelphia's Sigma
Sound Studios where David is introduced to Bruce Springsteen. December The
final show of the Philly Dogs Tour takes place at The Omni, Atlanta. US TV
broadcast the Dick Cavett Show. The 'Young Americans' promo video is
filmed in New York. |
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