# David Bowie's 'Ashes To Ashes' - what is he on about?

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** music\
**Created:** [February 28, 2001, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowies-ashes-to-ashes-what-is-he-on-about/56188 "2001-02-28T13:13:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 25, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowies-ashes-to-ashes-what-is-he-on-about/56188/11 "2022-10-25T18:57:35Z")

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Aaaaand. . . not that anyone is asking, but here’s some info on the background vocals. Some were easy to make out, but some weren’t.  
[Lank](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowies-ashes-to/666550)

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