Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Brecht’s shadow stretches across decades of pop culture — and in Baal, Bowie steps directly into it, embracing the grit, cruelty, and theatrical precision that defined Brecht’s world.

Bowie’s Baal is a vision of what he could be — a complete artist, a complete actor, a complete man — if he could ever stop being Bowie.

A 1982 posthumous Marc Bolan single pairing late‑period recordings with a Tyrannosaurus Rex rarity.

A 1982 Slade single revived from a 1978 idea, issued in both 7" and double‑pack formats and peaking at No. 51 in the UK.

Radio Times devotes a two‑page feature and a one‑page scrapbook to David Bowie’s starring role in the BBC1 production of Baal, capturing his shift back into theatrical performance and the cultural moment surrounding the broadcast.

A secondary excerpt highlighting Bowie’s fascination with Brecht’s early modernism and the stark, uncompromising nature of his performance — a reminder that Bowie’s artistry extended far beyond music.

David Bowie appears on the cover of Radio Times to mark his performance in the BBC’s adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s Baal, coinciding with the release of his Baal EP and signalling a striking return to theatrical performance.

Rod Stewart’s How Long (1982) — entered the UK charts on February 27, 1982, peaking at No. 41.

Label: RCA Records PB 110 Date: February 26, 1982 (UK) Tracklist: 5 tracks Length: Approx. 8–10 min read David Bowie’s Baal, backed with “All the Madmen,” was released as a 7-inch vinyl EP single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PB 110) on February 26, 1982. Featuring recordings of songs composed for Bertolt Brecht’s play Baal, this EP marked Bowie’s final release of new material with RCA before his transition to EMI. 🔘 – Sub‑Heading Bowie’s stark, theatrical farewel

A Synth-Pop Turks Rebellion Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 4, 1981, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 34), Rod Stewart’s “Young Turks” was the second single from Tonight I’m Yours. Backed with “Tora, Tora, Tora (Out With The Boys),” this synth-pop/new wave anthem — written by Stewart/Appice/Savigar/Hitchings — peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Produced by Rod Stewart & Jim Cregan, it marked Stewart’s bold ‘80s reinvention. Single Overview Rele