David Bowie

Young Americans is the ninth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on March 7, 1975, through RCA Records. It marked a major stylistic shift for Bowie, moving away from glam rock toward a sound he famously described as "plastic soul"—a white artist's interpretation of American R&B and Philadelphia soul.

The album was Bowie's commercial breakthrough in the United States, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard charts.

The album's final track, "Fame," became Bowie's first number-one hit single in the US. It was co-written with John Lennon and Carlos Alomar.

In addition to John Lennon, the album featured then-unknown singer Luther Vandross, who contributed backing vocals and vocal arrangements.

The record was primarily produced by Tony Visconti, with some tracks co-produced by Harry Maslin.