David Bowie The Jean Genie - Hang On To Yourself (1972 Spain) estimated value € 18,00
Label: RCA Records – SGA 3-10825
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Recorded at: Olympic Studios, London
Recorded date: November 1972
Released: 24 November 1972
Country: Spain
"The Jean Genie" is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, originally released in November 1972 as the lead single to his 1973 album Aladdin Sane. Co-produced by Ken Scott, Bowie recorded it with his backing band the Spiders from Mars − comprising Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey. According to Bowie, it was "a smorgasbord of imagined Americana", with a protagonist inspired by Iggy Pop, and the title being an allusion to author Jean Genet. One of Bowie's most famous tracks, it was promoted with a film clip featuring Andy Warhol associate Cyrinda Foxe and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Tracklist
Side A – The Jean Genie = El Genio – 3:59
Producer – David Bowie
Side B – Hang On To Yourself = Contrólate – 3:35
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Very Good (G)
Sleeve: Good (G)
Ring wear: No
All seams perfect: No (bottom side damage)
Picture sleeve near mint: No
Creases/folds: No
Stamps or writing: Yes, writing (right bottom front)
Notes
A side label: producción: David Bowie for MainMan, A MainMan productión
B side label: Producción: Ken Scott y David Bowie para Gem Production
On the back cover the publishers are different: Vaudeville Music Ltd. for A side and Tantric Music for B side, which probably is a leftover from the original release David Bowie - The Jean Genie = El Genio.
Key Details about David Bowie's "The Jean Genie"
The song was produced by Ken Scott and David Bowie.
"The Jean Genie" was released as a single in November 1972 and also appeared on the album Aladdin Sane, released in April 1973.
The track features a gritty, blues-rock style with a catchy riff inspired by the Rolling Stones.
The lyrics reference various cultural icons and urban life, with the title character inspired by Bowie's friend and artist Michael J. Pollard’s character in the film The Happening.
"The Jean Genie" became one of Bowie's popular hits and remains a staple in his live performances.