Young Americans is David Bowie’s ninth studio album, released on March 7, 1975 and recorded in Philadelphia. This year marks 50 years since it’s release and it remains one of the best albums in history.

It marks a major stylistic departure from his earlier glam rock era, embracing soul, R&B, and funk—a sound Bowie referred to as plastic soul.

The album was heavily influenced by American music and culture, reflecting Bowie’s immersion in Philadelphia soul and his experiences in the U.S.

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