The song has since been included on lists of Bowie's greatest songs, and by some as one of the greatest songs of all time. Since its release, "Ziggy Stardust" has received widespread acclaim from music critics, with the majority praising its story, guitar riff and the band's performance. Musically, it is a glam rock song, like its parent album, and is based around a Ronson guitar riff. Although Ziggy is introduced earlier on the album, this song is its centrepiece, presenting the rise and fall of the star in a very human-like manner. The character was influenced by English singer Vince Taylor, as well as the Legendary Stardust Cowboy and Kansai Yamamoto. Lyrically, the song is about Ziggy Stardust, a bisexual alien rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrial beings. Co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott, he recorded it at Trident Studios in London in November 1971 with his backing band the Spiders from Mars-comprising Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey. " Ziggy Stardust" is a song written by English singer-songwriter David Bowie for his 1972 concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. "Ziggy Stardust" (from the film) on YouTube From the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
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