David Bowie's 'Heroes' lyrics inspired by day with girlfriend Clare Shenstone, new documentary claims
A new documentary claims that the lyrics to David Bowie's 'Heroes' were inspired by a day he spent in Berlin with his girlfriend Clare Shenstone, rather than by a famous embrace he witnessed at the Berlin Wall. Shenstone recounts specific moments from their time together that align with the lyrics of the song, emphasizing how the experience influenced Bowie's writing. The documentary, 'Bowie In Berlin,' will air on BBC Radio 4 on September 14.
Published on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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