The Manish Boys: “I Pity The Fool” (1965)
Before the rise of Mr. B, there was this R&B single from Mr. Jones and the Manish Boys.
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David Bowie with The Lower Third: “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” (1966)
A new name (Bowie) and a new direction (English mod), one of which stuck around longer than the other.
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[Review] David Bowie (1967)
Having struck out as an R&B wannabe, Bowie strikes a new pose as a theatrical actor/singer/songwriter in the style of Anthony Newley.
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David Bowie: “Love You Till Tuesday” (1967)
A re-recorded version with better vocals and musical direction from Dusty Springfield’s arranger, Ivor Raymonde.
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David Bowie: “Space Oddity” (1969)
The Stylophone’s greatest moment. And Bowie’s too, at the time, though he’d stick around a bit longer.
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[Review] David Bowie (a.k.a. Man of Words/Man of Music) (1969)
Marc Bolan and the electric Bob Dylan become the reference points for this Bowie brand reboot.
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David Bowie: “Memory of a Free Festival (Part I)” (1970)
The hippy-trippy closer on Bowie’s second album gets a new haircut, but no one paid attention.
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[Review] David Bowie: The Man Who Sold The World (1970)
Bowie takes a left turn toward electric sci-fi with future Spiders Mick Ronson and Mick Woodmansey.
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[Review] David Bowie: Hunky Dory (1971)
A transitional and frequently sentimental record that features Bowie’s signature tune, “Changes.”
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[Review] David Bowie: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars (1972)
Bowie creates and destroys one of the most beloved rock icons of the 20th century in under an hour.
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David Bowie: “John, I’m Only Dancing” (1972)
Bowie’s bisexuality takes center stage on this shockingly good single.
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