| "Crystal Japan" | ||||
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| Single byDavid Bowie | ||||
| B-side | "Alabama Song" | |||
| Released | Spring 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1979 | |||
| Genre | Ambient | |||
| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | RCA 553270 (Japan) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Bowie | |||
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"Crystal Japan" is an instrumental piece written byDavid Bowie and released as a single in Japan in spring 1980.[1] It was recorded during theScary Monsters sessions that year.[2][3] The instrumental was used in a Japanese commercial for theshochu Crystal Jun Rock, which also featured an appearance by Bowie, although he said at the time that the track was not specifically written for this purpose.[4] Originally titled "Fuji Moto San",[5] it was apparently intended to close theScary Monsters album until replaced by "It's No Game (No. 2)".[2][3]
