đź“° Andy Warhol Dana Gillespie - Advert : Aug. 1974
- David Bowie
- Aug 24, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page Scrapbook advertisement promoting Dana Gillespie’s single “Andy Warhol”.
“Andy Warhol” — A single written by Bowie and sung by… Dana Gillespie. RCA 2446.
Scrapbook
Date: August 24, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Seductive black-and-white photograph of Dana Gillespie in a revealing lace corset and dramatic pose
• Bold headline crediting the song to David Bowie (“written by Bowie and sung by… Dana Gillespie”)
• Catalogue number RCA 2446 clearly displayed
• MainMan and RCA branding
• Strong glam-era visual with provocative styling
đź“° Overview
Published on August 24, 1974, this advert in Scrapbook launched Dana Gillespie’s cover of David Bowie’s “Andy Warhol”, highlighting the song’s origins and her connection to the MainMan roster.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Scrapbook
Date: August 24, 1974
Format: Full-page single advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Scrapbook advert from RCA Records / MainMan.
đź“° The Story
The advert positioned Dana Gillespie’s version of Bowie’s “Andy Warhol” as a major release, drawing attention to the fact that the song was written by Bowie and tying it to the glam rock scene through the MainMan connection.
đź“° Visual Archive
Provocative black-and-white studio shot of Dana Gillespie kneeling in a lace corset and jewellery, with strong makeup and direct gaze, creating a bold, sensual glam image.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This August 1974 Scrapbook advert captures the playful, provocative side of glam — Dana Gillespie delivering Bowie’s “Andy Warhol” with sultry confidence and MainMan flair.
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