Colouring My Life With The Chaos Of Trouble

David Bowie's 9th studio album was released on 7 March 1975.

In early 1974, Bowie met guitarist Carlos Alomar (who had played with Chuck Berry, James Brown, and a young Luther Vandross), who encouraged Bowie's transition from "glam" to a more R&B influenced sound. Alomar would continue to work with Bowie for the next 15 years (the 23-year-old Vandross sang backing vocals and provided vocal arrangements on Young Americans).

Produced by Tony Visconti (working together for the 4th time), Young Americans would be Bowie's breakthrough in the US market, including the #1 single "Fame" (co-written with John Lennon), and the title track, which was Bowie's first Top 40 hit in the US (peaking at #28). The album peaked at #9 in the US and #2 in the UK.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, is a first time Australian Open champion and is the youngest able-bodied men's singles player to complete the Career Grand Slam. US Open 2022 • Wimbledon 2023 • Roland Garros 2024 • Australian Open 2026