Rebel Rebel (1979-80) version

[disco1999]

hi everyone,
I am wondering who did the 1979-80 version of Rebel Rebel (from David Bowie) during the new wave era that attempted to take over disco music ?

thanks!

[HairInTheWind]

the following are individuals and bands that have covered the David Bowie Song throughout the years:

The web site: secondhandsongs.com

This site is a cover data base...and I always find it helpful!
Cover hierarchy

• Rebel Rebel by David Bowie (March 1974)
  • Rebel Rebel by Bay City Rollers (1977)
  • Rebel Rebel by Shaun Cassidy (1980)
  • Rebel Rebel by Rickie Lee Jones (1993)
  • Rebel, Rebel by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts (1993)
  • Rebel Rebel by Double You (February 4, 1994)
  • Rebel Rebel by Dead or Alive (1995)
  • Rebel Rebel by Hello (1996)
  • Rebel Rebel by Sigue Sigue Sputnik (1997)
  • Rebel Rebel by Twilight Clone (1998)
  • Rebel Rebel by Prozak For Lovers (2001)
  • Rebel Rebel by Def Leppard (August 5, 2002)
  • Rebel Rebel by Tegan and Sara (featuring Grace Nocturnal) (2003)
  • Rebel Rebel by Seu Jorge (2004)
  • Rebel Rebel by Terminal Bliss (2006)

[markydefad]

A female artist named Lyn Todd did a cover of "Rebel, Rebel" produced by Bobby Orlando in 1980...the LP inlcuded a great synth instrumental that Bobby Viteritti played at Trocadero in SF titled "Metropolis Suite"....the LP was on the Vanguard Records...

Lemme see if it's in the Vault... NO

Allmusic Guide:

Biography by Doug Stone

Released on the Vanguard label in 1980, Lyn Todd's only known album sports the auspice of future disco magnate Bobby Orlando, who played most of the instruments and wrote most of the material. The resultant Lyn Todd record showcases excellent '70s rock bolstered by nascent Hi-NRG. The talented Orlando immediately went on to launch his independent label O Records, which featured Divine and the Flirts, among others. Two members of Lyn Todd's band, sax-blowing keyboardist Mamie Frances and guitarist Geoff Lipp, also played with New York punkers Arthur's Dilemma, Peroxide, and Now.


Review by Doug Stone

Don't know anything about singer Lyn Todd, but backstage mentor and Hi-NRG luminary Bobby O went on to notoriety with Divine and then fame with the Pet Shop Boys. He's basically the star of the show here, even furnishing a sharp Midnight Express-style instrumental, "Metropolis Suite." Otherwise, Lyn Todd belts out a batch of dazzling rock/disco ditties that never outstay their welcome. The remakes actually emerge weaker than the killer originals on this great but very rare record.
Tracks

1 I Need a Man Orlando 2:58
2 Buy Your Love Riley, Ryan 3:29
3 Rebel, Rebel Bowie 3:00
4 Devil Woman Orlando 2:49
5 It's You Orlando 2:06
6 This Time I'm Doing It for Love Orlando 2:13
7 Lookin' for You Todd 1:47
8 Metropolis Suite Orlando 2:35
9 Live Til' I Die Todd 1:36
10 Pinball Wizard Townshend 4:08

[kdavid13]

Donna Destri released a version in 81/82 produced by Man Parrish.

[disco1999]

Impressive, thanks for the info and reference site I wasn't aware of, but I haven't found the version I am looking for. Definitely 1979 or 1980, Male voice, quite similar to Bowie's version.

[HairInTheWind]

Okay there is one that is not listed and David Bowie had a tribute band called Scary Monsters Ltd.

See if this is it.

MySpaceTV Videos: Rebel Rebel & Suffragette City by Scary Monsters ltd.