Lady Stardust

When you dive into Lady Stardust, you encounter a piece that, while sharing the spirit of the era's glam rock, possesses a more introspective quality. The song, written by David Bowie, was recorded in London, specifically at Trident Studios, on November 12, 1971. Alongside him was his band, the Spiders from Mars, comprised of Mick Ronson on guitar, Trevor Bolder on bass, and Mick Woodmansey on drums. In that same session, other tracks like Soul Love and Moonage Daydream were also recorded.

The atmosphere of Lady Stardust is nourished by the context of the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, released in June 1972. This work, conceived as a rock opera, revolves around the figure of Ziggy Stardust, a character Bowie created. It is said that the original idea for this song even had a working title like A Song for Marc, suggesting a connection with the also influential glam rock musician, Marc Bolan. The production of this track, like the rest of the album, was handled by David Bowie along with Ken Scott, who also contributed to the arrangements with Mick Ronson.