Bowie, David/China Girl

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Dear Laura,

I would like to know the story behind "China Girl". When and why did Bowie and Iggy Pop write it, what was the inspiration for it?

Thanks a lot in advance! :)
Best wishes from Berlin, Germany

Kate

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I'm away from home at the moment and I don't have the books I need to look this up in - try looking at discographies (the teenagewildife site has an excellent one) or please wait for an answer when i get home.  I will get back to you if you so wish at a later date.  Sorry for the delay!

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Laura Brierley

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I`ve been a huge Bowie fan for some time now. I`ve read up on his life and I`m well versed in his music. I love Bowie sites on the web, so if I don`t know the answer I could refer you to someone who does.

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I've listened to Bowie for a few years now, have collected all of his albums tirelessly, read up on his life quite a bit and followed his career over the last few years.

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