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How David Bowie Saved a Falling-Apart 70s Band With One Song

David Bowie saved Mott the Hoople from breaking up by giving them “All the Young Dudes,” a song that became a major hit and revived their career.

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00:00 on September 1 2026

How David Bowie Saved a Falling-Apart 70s Band With One Song

Allmusic Blog — David Bowie saved Mott the Hoople from breaking up by giving them “All the Young Dudes,” a song that became a major hit and revived their career. more info
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