Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror letter sees Eileen Mitchell responding to claims that David Bowie sings “Can’t Drive Marc Bolan” in “The Jean Genie.” A loyal Bolan fan herself, she dismisses the accusation, clarifies the lyric, and questions the motives behind the rumour.

A high-energy full-page RCA Records advertisement announcing David Bowie’s return to the UK stage with the Ziggy Stardust Christmas tour and the new single “The Jean Genie”. BOWIE’S BACK! — Ziggy Stardust UK tour plus new single “The Jean Genie”. Melody Maker Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie & The Spiders From Mars UK tour dates: - Dec 24 & 28: Rainbow Theatre, London - Dec 28: Manchester, Hard Rock - Jan 5 & 6: Green’s

A stylish full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “The Jean Genie”. “The Jean Genie” — David Bowie’s new single. Written on the road. Recorded in New York. Mixed in Nashville. The first single to come from Bowie’s triumphant American Tour. Melody Maker Date: November 25, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New single “The Jean Genie” (catalogue RCA 2302) • Written on the road during the US tour, recorded in New York, mixed in Nashville

In the electrifying late months of 1972, David Bowie stood at the absolute peak of his Ziggy Stardust fame. With his androgynous charisma and theatrical rock vision, he unleashed “The Jean Genie,” a raw, riff-driven stomper that blended bluesy swagger with glam attitude. The track paid sly homage to Jean Genet while capturing the sleazy, streetwise energy of New York and London’s underground scenes, all wrapped in Mick Ronson’s blistering guitar work. Released on November 24,