Ashes to Ashes is a follow-up to Space Oddity and it reinterprets its iconic stranded spaceman Major Tom as a drug addict lost in the throes of substance abuse. Bowie partially based the lyrics on his own experiences with drug…
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Strangers When We Meet (1995) – David Bowie
Strangers When We Meet is recognised as one of Bowie’s very best late period songs, some even arguing it is of equal stature to his 70s classics. Since it wasn’t a mainstream hit, it certainly seems one of his most…
Space Oddity (1969) – David Bowie
Space Oddity is a song by the late-great English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was released on 11 July 1969 as the opening track of his second studio album, David Bowie. It is widely considered among the finest work (and most recognisable) of Bowie’s career…
Satellite of Love (1972) – Lou Reed
I want to dedicate this post to my blogger friend Tom (ala dylan6111) who reminded me of this song not long ago as he was very fond of Lou Reed. I became familiar with Satellite Of Love in my adolescence listening…
Let’s Dance (1983) – David Bowie
Let’s Dance is the first single and titular track from David Bowie’s 1983 album Let’s Dance. It is the second featured song here from the album after the previous entry – Modern Love. As I have remarked before, it has taken…
Absolute Beginners (1986) – David Bowie
Absolute Beginners is a song about unrequited young love, but there’s so much to listen to in this. It’s very broad sounding – eclectic music at its best. It’s theatrical as most of Bowie’s music I find. Absolute Beginners is…
Modern Love (1983) – David Bowie
It’s taken me years to warm to and appreciate the music of David Bowie. I now realize why he is held in such high regard. I saw an interview-documentary on him recently on the Film and Arts channel. It was…
Heroes (1977) – David Bowie
This is my favourite song by Bowie although I am an admirer of many including Ziggy Stardust which features currently in the music audio on my page. I am by no means a connoisseur of his music, but this song…
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