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David Bowie
Rare

Compil. UK 1982 on RCA label
Rock (Classic Rock, Glam)

Track A1: Italian version of 'Space Oddity', released in October 1970. Published by Westminster Music Ltd. Track A2: Released in April 1973 as B-side of 'Drive-In Saturday', was recorded during the 'Ziggy Stardust' sessions. Published by Jewel Music Pub. Co. Ltd. Track A3: Released in September 1973 as B-side of 'Sorrow'. Published by Carlin Music Corp. / MCPS Track A4: Released in June 1974 as B-side of 'DiamondDogs'. Published by MainMan Music Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bewlay Bros. Music Track A5: Released in September 1974 as B-side of 'Knock On Wood', was recorded live 1974 but not included in the 'David Live' double album. Published by MainMan Music Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bewlay Bros. Music Track A6: A different mix than the original track, done for the U.S. market and released in February 1975. Published by MainMan Music Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bewlay Bros. Music Track B1: Released in September 1975 as third track of maxi-single 'Space Oddity', was a 'Hunky Dory' outtake. Published by David Bowie / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / MainMan Ltd. Track B2: 'Heroes', German version, released in September 1977. Published by Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music / E.G. Music Track B3: Released in December 1979 but recorded in 1975 during the 'Young Americans' sessions. Published by MainMan Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bowie Track B4: Also known as 'Alabama Song' released in February 1980. Published by Universal Edition (Ldn) Ltd. / MCPS Track B5: Released in March 1981 as B-side of 'Up The Hill Backwards', was recorded during the 'Scary Monsters' sessions. Published by Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music A2, A4, A5 & A6 Produced for Mainman Mastered at RCA Studios, Rome Manufactured and Distributed by RCA Ltd., Record Division ℗ RCA Corporation A1 ℗ 1970 A2, A3 ℗ 1973 A4, A5 ℗ 1974 A6, B1 ℗ 1975 B2 ℗ 1977 B3 ℗ 1979 B4 ℗ 1980 B5 ℗ 1981 Inner sleeve with lyrics. Track times not listed on release.

     
Musicians
PortraitDavid Bowie voc, 1947-2016 GB
album by, arranged by, vocals, guitar, stylophone, written by, vocals, guitar, piano, vocals, guitar, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, vocals, keyboards, guitar, saxophone, koto
PortraitCarlo Basile , *1941
compiled by, concept by, album conceived by
Fabrizio Ferrucci
compiled by, concept by, album conceived by
PortraitJack Adams , GB
lacquer cut by
PortraitPaul Buckmaster vc, eb, *1946 GB
arranged by
PortraitTony Visconti bvoc, b, *1944 US
bass
PortraitTerry Cox dr, voc, *1937 GB
drums
PortraitRick Wakeman key, *1949 GB
keyboards, piano
PortraitMick Ronson g, voc, 1946-1993 GB
arranged by, guitar, guitar, piano, vocals
PortraitTrevor Bolder b, voc, eb, 1950-2013 GB
bass
PortraitMick Woodmansey dr, *1951 GB
drums
PortraitMort Shuman voc, 1936-1991 US
lyrics by, english lyrics
PortraitDavid Sanborn as, *1945 US
alto saxophone
PortraitRichard Grando sax, US
baritone saxophone
PortraitHerbie Flowers b, eb, *1938 GB
bass
PortraitTony Newman dr, *1943 GB
drums
PortraitEarl Slick g, voc, *1952 US
guitar
PortraitMike Garson p, *1945 US
keyboards, piano
PortraitMichael Kamen key, ob, 1948-2003 US
keyboards, synth, synthy
PortraitGui Andrisano ,
vocals
PortraitPablo Rosario bgo, tim,
vocals
PortraitWarren Peace voc, GB
vocals
PortraitWillie Weeks b, ep, *1947 US
bass
PortraitLarry Washington cng, bgo,
congas
PortraitAndy Newmark dr, *1950 US
drums
PortraitCarlos Alomar g, syn, *1951 US
guitar, rhythm guitar
PortraitGeorge Murray g, b, US
bass
PortraitDennis Davis dr, voc, US
drums, percussion
PortraitRobert Fripp g, *1946 GB
lead guitar
PortraitBrian Eno syn, *1948 GB
keyboards, guitar, treatments, synth, synthy, written by
PortraitAdrian Belew voc, g, *1949 US
guitar
PortraitRoger Powell voc, key, syn, *1949
keyboards, synthesizer
PortraitSean Mayes voc, p, bvoc,
keyboards, synthesizer
PortraitSimon House vn, syn, *1948 GB
violin, electric
Producers
Piero Mannucci mastered by
Greg Gorman photography by
David Bowie producer, backing vocals
Ken Scott producer
Tony Visconti producer, backing vocals
Gus Dudgeon producer
Ava Cherry backing vocals
Luther Vandross backing vocals
Robin Clark backing vocals
The Actor producer, assisted by
Antonia Maass backing vocals
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza SolaDavid BowieDavid Bowie, Mogol5:02
2'Round And 'RoundDavid BowieChuck Berry2:41
3AmsterdamDavid BowieMort Shuman, Jacques Brel3:25
4Holy HolyDavid BowieDavid Bowie2:15
5Panic In DetroitDavid BowieDavid Bowie5:49
6Young AmericansDavid BowieDavid Bowie3:11
7Velvet GoldmineDavid BowieDavid Bowie3:08
8HeldenDavid BowieAntonia Maass, Brian Eno, David Bowie6:07
9John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) (1975)David BowieDavid Bowie3:26
10Moon Of AlabamaDavid BowieBertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill3:51
11Crystal Japan (Instrumental)David BowieDavid Bowie3:07
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