Funtime (Iggy Pop song)

"Funtime"
Song by Iggy Pop
from the album The Idiot
Released1977
Recorded1976–1977
GenreGothic rock[1]
Length2:54[2]
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)David Bowie

"Funtime" is a song written by Iggy Pop and David Bowie, first released by Iggy Pop on his 1977 album entitled The Idiot.[2] It reflects Iggy and Bowie's growing fascination with the German music scene, and bears marked similarities to "Lila Engel" by krautrock band Neu!. It has since been covered by multiple artists including Blondie, Boy George, Bebe Buell, Peter Murphy, R.E.M. and The Cars.

  1. ^ Andi Harrima (2022-10-31). "The 50 Best Goth Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  2. ^ a b "Funtime". allmusic. Retrieved January 23, 2011.