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In 1982, David Bowie only needed a single evening to crank out a hit. In 2026, it has been streamed 2,300,000,000 times
David Bowie and Freddie Mercury wrote and recorded “Under Pressure” with Queen in a single evening in 1981, turning a studio session into one of Bowie’s most enduring hits. The song’s lasting appeal is linked to its memorable music and lyrics about compassion and giving love another chance.
Bowie said Freddie Mercury and the band had already developed the riff, then he and Mercury worked out separate melodies and wrote the lyrics together. The article says the track has been streamed more than 2.3 billion times, making it one of the most-played songs featuring Bowie.
In short
- Bowie and Queen made “Under Pressure” in one evening.
- Bowie and Freddie Mercury wrote separate vocal melodies.
- The track has passed 2.3 billion streams.