David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

A Lulu Bowie Glam Cover Smash Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 11, 1974, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2001 490), Lulu’s “The Man Who Sold The World” — backed with “Watch That Man” — was David Bowie’s glam classic reimagined. Produced by Bowie & Mick Ronson, this cover entered the Official Singles Chart on January 26, 1974, peaked at No. 3, and charted for 9 weeks until March 23, 1974. Bowie’s first UK Top 10 hit as a writer since 1972. Single Overview

Glam’s secret dens exposed – where the stars partied, posed, and plotted! four-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974.

Bowie charts the future – Circus bows to the glam trailblazer! article in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. The symbol of the neo-Mod seven-ties is that strongly masculine-arrow-ed "O" seen most recently on the cover of David Bowie's Pin Ups. The English Mods of yesteryear dec-orated any lettering they could get their graffiti-loving fingers on with questing arrows back in the mid-six-ties. And now David's latest album recaptures the era with its selection of hit singles of t

Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. David Bowie’s PINUPS, a one-page album review.

The wall-to-wall is calling Bowie kicks off the year in Circus Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Bowie calendar conquests added weekly.

Bowie No. 2 best international male singer Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie award glory added weekly.

Bowie crowned king of the year – love on ya, Ziggy! David Bowie’s Male Singer of the Year Love On Ya!, a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie award glory added weekly..

Bowie sweeps the Record Mirror poll – the Thin White Duke takes it all! David Bowie’s RRM Poll , a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie poll victories added weekly.

David Essex crowned the world's hottest new star – the echoey heart-throb takes the crown! David Essex’s Best International Newcomer, a one-page article in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Essex chart triumphs added weekly.

Bowie crowned the ultimate king – the Thin White Duke takes the crown! David Bowie’s Bowie, He's the Tops, a cover and one-page article in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie poll victories added weekly.