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June 30, 2006
Inspiration Friday: David Bowie's Space Oddity (live at the Ivor Novello Awards May 10, 1970)
I've spoken at length in the past of my adoration towards the music of David Bowie, but I thought I'd single out one of his songs as one that really inspired me early on. Yes, I know, it's a really cliche song to pick, and honestly, the Ziggy Stardust album I hold in higher regard, and 'Conversation Piece' is actually my favorite of his songs, but for initial inspiration and being the seed crystal for my fascination towards sci fi rock, Space Oddity really stands out.
The story in the lyrics are what keeps me coming back to it, and what keeps me interested in hearing Bowie's many different interpretations of the song. Its had a sequel even, in 'Ashes to Ashes', and a hat trick in the upcoming soundtrack for 'The Fountain' (although I still hold that 'Hallo Spaceboy' is also a Major Tom song, but hey), where Bowie will wrap up the saga of the terestrially estranged Major Tom.
But, I'll let you all enjoy it in your own ways, because I imagine this song has a personal attachment to each and every one of you, bringing up some certain memory or another from your pasts, but here is a rare video of him performing it live in 1970:
Posted by Schamberger at June 30, 2006 09:05 PM