"Suffragette City" is a glam rock song that embodies a raw, energetic spirit, influenced by artists like Little Richard and the Velvet Underground. Its lyrics include a nod to Anthony Burgess's novel A Clockwork Orange and the memorable phrase "Oooohh wham bam, thank you, ma'am." Originally appearing on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, the song was first offered to Mott the Hoople before Bowie recorded it himself with his backing band, the Spiders from Mars. Playing this song means channeling its powerful, driving force.