 The first song to be properly recorded for "Ziggy Stardust" was the Ron Davies cover "It Ain't Easy", on 9 July 1971.Originally slated for release on "Hunky Dory", the song was passed for inclusion on that album and subsequently placed on "Ziggy Stardust".With "Hunky Dory" being readied for release, the sessions for "Ziggy Stardust" officially began at Trident on 8 November 1971, using much of the same personnel as "Hunky Dory".