Dancing with the Big Boys

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“Dancing with the Big Boys”
“Dancing with the Big Boys” cover
Song by David Bowie
Album Tonight
Released September 1, 1984
Recorded 1984 Canada
Genre Dance
Pop rock
Length 3:52
7:28 (remix)
7:15 (dub mix)
Label EMI
Writer Carlos Alomar, David Bowie, Iggy Pop
Producer David Bowie, Derek Bramble, Hugh Padgham
Tonight track listing
I Keep Forgettin'
(8)
Dancing with the Big Boys
(9)
This Is Not America (1995 bonus track)
(10)


"Dancing with the Big Boys" is a song written by David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Carlos Alomar in 1984 for Bowie's album Tonight. The song features Iggy Pop on vocals. It was voted one of the worst songs in Bowie's career by his fans at the Teenage Wildlife web site.

[edit] Other releases

  • It was released as the B-side of the single "Blue Jean" in September 1984. A remixed and an extended version produced by Arthur Baker was also released on the 12-inch version of the single.