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.

Bowie turns crisis into avant‑pop fire on this fractured, defiant 1981 single.

As the Berlin Trilogy reached its conclusion, David Bowie released one of his most playful and subversive singles yet — a glam-infused rocker that celebrated gender fluidity with tongue firmly in cheek. Issued in the UK on 27 April 1979 on RCA Victor (catalogue BOW 2), “Boys Keep Swinging” (backed with “Fantastic Voyage”) became a major hit and one of the standout moments from the album Lodger. 🔘 The Story “Boys Keep Swinging” was written by David Bowie and Brian Eno during

A bold visual push from RCA, presenting Ronson as a star ready to stand alone

A second framing excerpt underscoring the advert’s significance as the first UK announcement of Bowie’s soul‑era transformation — a stark, stylish signal that a new chapter had begun.

A secondary excerpt emphasising Ronson’s emergence as a solo force — a guitarist stepping confidently into the spotlight with a new album, a national tour, and a sound that carried the spirit of glam into 1975.

A secondary excerpt highlighting Bowie’s desire to merge American nostalgia with his own evolving identity — a portrait shaped by missed opportunities, borrowed aesthetics, and the restless creativity of an artist in transition.

A secondary excerpt highlighting the advert’s role in reintroducing Bowie’s early, heavier sound to a rapidly expanding 1974 audience — a reminder that the foundations of his later fame were already firmly in place.

A lively, provocative profile presenting Dana Gillespie as a flamboyant, magnetic performer — Bowie’s early muse, RCA artist, and rising theatrical talent.

A striking black‑and‑white advert celebrating Mick Ronson’s sold‑out Rainbow concerts, paired with promotion for his new single “Love Me Tender” and his debut album Slaughter on 10th Avenue.