Backing vocalists included singer Ava Cherry, Alomar's wife Robin Clark and then-unknown singer Luther Vandross. Initial recording sessions took place following the first leg of his Diamond Dogs Tour in August 1974 at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia with producer Tony Visconti and a variety of musicians, including guitarist Carlos Alomar, who would become one of Bowie's most frequent collaborators. Commentators have described the record as blue-eyed soul, although Bowie himself labelled the album's sound ' plastic soul'. The album marked a departure from the glam rock style of Bowie's previous albums, showcasing his interest in soul and R&B.
Young Americans is the ninth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 7 March 1975 through RCA Records.
