1977 single and album by David Bowie (6)

I believe the answer is:

heroes

(Other definitions for heroes that I've seen before include "Men of courage, chief characters in plays" , "Cavaliers" , "Very brave men" , "men taking the lead" , "Courageous people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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