Note in 1975 Bowie hit (4)
I believe the answer is:
fame
'note' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fame that I've seen before include "Renown, celebrity" , "Musical - stardom" , "Repute" , "''... is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise (Lycidas, John Milton)" , "Celebrity; stage musical" .)