In the sleek winter of 1975, David Bowie was deep in his “plastic soul” phase. Fresh from the critical and commercial triumph of *Young Americans*, he released “Golden Years” — a smooth, funky dancefloor groove that blended Philadelphia soul, disco rhythms and Bowie’s unmistakable cool. Released on November 21, 1975, the single appeared on RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2640 (also listed as PB 10441). Backed with the tender ballad “Can You Hear Me,” this 7-inch release