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Produced by Gus Dudgeon and recorded at Trident Studios in London, it is a tale about a fictional astronaut named Major Tom; its title and subject matter were partly inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and Bowie's feelings of alienation at that point in his career.
Read the lyrics and annotations of Space Oddity, a classic song by David Bowie from 1969. The song tells the story of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut who loses contact with Earth and drifts in space.
The official music video for David Bowie - Space OddityTaken from Bowie's 2nd studio album 'David Bowie' released in 1969 (aka Space Oddity), of which this w...
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Official video for Space Oddity by David Bowie.Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/2lO9yQo On 2 February 1969, David Bowie went in to Willesden’s Morgan Studios to ...
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Provided to YouTube by Parlophone UKSpace Oddity (2015 Remaster) · David BowieChangesOneBowie℗ Under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Limited, ℗ 1969,...
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Jun 20, 2021 · Learn how Bowie wrote his 1969 hit about an astronaut lost in space, inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey, Simon & Garfunkel and a break-up. Discover the song's recording, reception and legacy in this Classic Rock feature.
Jul 11, 2024 · Learn how Bowie wrote 'Space Oddity' after seeing Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, and how it became his first hit song. Discover the story behind the film, the original version, and the cover by Chris Hadfield in space.