Without You (David Bowie song)
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"Without You" is a song written by David Bowie
in 1983
for the album Let's Dance. It was released as a single by EMI America in Holland, the US, Japan and Spain in November 1983.
The cover features artwork by pre-eminent artist Keith Haring
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David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
in 1983
1983 in music
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for the album Let's Dance. It was released as a single by EMI America in Holland, the US, Japan and Spain in November 1983.
The cover features artwork by pre-eminent artist Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Keith Haring was an artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s.-Early life:...
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7": EMI America / B 8190 (US)
- "Without You" (Bowie) – 3:08
- "Criminal WorldCriminal World"Criminal World" is a song written by Duncan Browne, Peter Godwin and Sean Lyons of the band Metro. They released it on their debut album in 1977.David Bowie recorded it in 1983 for the album Let's Dance. Stevie Ray Vaughan played lead guitar on it...
" (Godwin, Browne, Lions) – 4:25
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 73 |
Production credits
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: Vocals - Carlos AlomarCarlos AlomarCarlos Alomar is an American guitarist, composer and arranger best known for his work with David Bowie, having played on more Bowie albums than any other musician...
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