the gospel according to tony day is my fave bowie cover, in fact it's the only one i like and i would say it's even better than the original. sacrilege but it's true.
it's covered by
by edwyn collins
and check out these lyrics, david must have been feeling ripped off at the time he wrote these, taken advantage off. i particularly enjoy his wry comments after the chorus, it's an unusual song even for bowie.
The gospel according to Tony DayThe gospel according to Tony DayThe gospel according to Tony DayIf I find a girl he'll take her awayRotten Tony!The gospel according to Brendan O'LearThe gospel according to Brendan O'LearThe gospel according to Brendan O'LearIf I buy him a scotch, he'll buy me a beerTight fist, friendsThe gospel according to Pat HewittThe gospel according to Pat HewittThe gospel according to Pat HewittIf it's written on a sweater then I'd better not, you do itAhGot to, got toYour mind, blow itBlow itThe gospel according to Marianne BrentThe gospel according to Marianne BrentThe gospel according to Marianne BrentShe'll be mine if I pay the rentGood old Marianne, who needs friends, ohWaste of flippin' time, take a look at my life and you'll seeTake a quick, butchers, rotten Harry down the hall,Wouldn't give me tuppence for him
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