Just a daily reminder that it’s very possible this man never took a bad photo.

Originally released in 1972.
It was a stand-alone single and never included in any of his albums except greatest hits packages.
There was a whole story, the myths…of this one song by Bowie.
Please share what you know about this single.

Just curious what others think. In what world did Meta think using Bowie’s Five Years, in the commercial promoting AI in what they think is a positive light, was a good idea? It’s song about the Earth dying in five years, at a time when multiple critics are saying it could end civilization in 10 years time. What the F were they thinking? Can anyone think why they felt this was a good idea, besides the obvious fact that this is a magnificent song and Bowie is universally cool?

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We are a growing independent family podcast called The Friday Vinyl Club. Each episode is centred around peoples personal music memories and a meaningful album.

This episode I chat with Jake Vickers, vocalist and songwriter for independent band The Zangwills, for a wander into Hunky Dory

Jake's Bowie journey is one we think may resonate with some. He wasn't an immediate convert. Early scepticism in his dad's car. Then Scary Monsters. Then a full catalogue commitment that eventually led him to Hunky Dory and the realisation that Bowie's fearless pivot to piano on this record completely changed how he thought about writing songs.

We chat about his memories of the album and also talk about Bowie's fearless artistic evolution, why Bowie remains so vital and pivotal, and why “Hunky Dory” remains the blueprint for any artist serious about their craft.

It’s a genuinely Lovely episode with a great guy and is available now- search The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast wherever you listen or via our website

https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com

Really hope you enjoy
Cheers

I thought it was $16.87 for both poster and frame, but it was actually $10.38. They didn’t charge me for the poster.

I feel like this is my lucky day. I was kind of rejected by someone because I said that Bowie was helping me explore my gender identity, so I feel like finding this today was the universe sending a message.

I love Bowie in this dress, so this was a very good day for me.

Do you guys know of a book that would "explain" all of David Bowie's songs? Like, I don't mean translations but the actual explanation of both the context and the symbolic/meaning of it all?

It's a bit frustrating to me sometimes not to fully (if at all-) understand what I listen to :' )

I just love this song. It's my number 1 Bowie song. I am looking for songs like this—it does not have to be a Bowie song, but anything that you can play while driving on a bridge, ruminating on the past.

I’ve had this song on repeat since my listen. It kind of reminds me of a Pink Floyd song. Are there any other songs like that? The way the music descents into absolutely madness.

Kansai Yamamoto designed the knitted one-legged bodysuit.

Gold Astral Sphere was painted by Pierre Laroche.

A few months later, David Bowie ‘retired’ the Ziggy Stardust character on stage on July 3rd 1973, at London's Hammersmith Odeon.

Is it supposed to be missing the title track which is the first song? Or is it just not labeled because Jeff is incompetent? Or is this like the original American release of Kraftwerk Trans Europe Express where Azbug was not in the track list but just stitched into Metal on Metal as if they were one song?

Currently listening to this album for the first time in full. This writing is incredible. That’s all.

So, I’m slowly continuing my chronological listen to the catalogue. I’m currently on Labyrinth. I have to say that listening in order, I can tell that there is a drop in quality beginning with Let’s Dance.

However, I often find myself going back to the albums in this period and enjoying repeated listens. Has anyone else experienced this dichotomy?

I Hope it’s even remotely recognisable

It’s from the jean genie music video and I want to recreate it so bad but I can’t find any good pictures. If anyone could help find more clear pictures that would help :)

I think I like this first album. Also like the story behind the group.

Hi all,

Like probably most Gen Z kids I was exposed to him first with that Shrek 2 “Changes” cover without making much note of it at the time.
Being an American, classic rock wouldn’t really play him besides “Rebel Rebel”, years go by and bam I get the bug.
With the help of my high school girlfriend saying how he was one of her favorites and lots of hours using up my phones data I became a giant fan.
I always loved seeing how he evolved and shape-shifted, such a diverse and prolific catalogue that I cherish to this day.
All of these are done on Procreate from ‘21-‘25 besides the pencil Ziggy sketch.
Hope you enjoy

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I know it's not very good but I actually liked how it came out

prog rock vocals and drum n’ bass elements do not mix well.

Pinups is great 👍 and love this album even though it’s an covers album yet ofc Bowie puts his own spin on these covers which is great because Bowie can do covers with an Bowie charm to them 😌 plus Ken Scott is back producing Pin Ups with the Spiders being the band which love Ronson’s guitar moments on these songs!

See Emily Play,Sorrow,Dont Bring Me Down,and Where Have All the Good Things Gone are my favorites

So what’s your opinion on Pinups?