Issued as the lead single from Tonight, Blue Jean delivered one of Bowie’s most memorable mid‑’80s hits — a tight, melodic pop track paired with a bold, rhythmic B‑side co‑written with Iggy Pop and Carlos Alomar. Blue Jean marked Bowie’s return to upbeat, radio‑friendly songwriting after the darker tones of his early‑’80s work. Supported by Julien Temple’s 20‑minute short film Jazzin’ for Blue Jean, the single became a major promotional moment for the Tonight album. Backed wi