David Bowie recorded "Space Oddity" on June 20, 1969

David Bowie recorded "Space Oddity" on June 20th of 1969.

The story of the song is based on 2001: A Space Odyssey. Coincidentally (and perhaps part of the reason the story interested Bowie so much) the main character in the novel/movie (both came out in 1968) was David Bowman.

A 1975 reissue of this song would become Bowie's first UK #1 hit.

Video for "Space Oddity"


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David Bowie Hits #1 On UK Albums Chart With Let's Dance On April 23, 1983

David Bowie's 1983 album Let's Dance hit #1 on the UK charts on April 23rd of 1983. It spent a total of 3 weeks at #1 on the UK Charts.

Video for the title track "Let's Dance":

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