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Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture Soundtrack Advert: 2003
A single-page advertisement dated March 25, 2003.

David Bowie
Mar 25, 20031 min read


New York Marathon Advert: 2002
A one-page advertisement in an unidentified publication, dated October 3–10, 2002.

David Bowie
Oct 10, 20021 min read


Paris Zenith Advert: 2002
A full-page advertisement in an unspecified publication, dated September 25, 2002.

David Bowie
Sep 24, 20021 min read


Between Heaven and Hell Cover: 2002
Rock & Folk Magazine, July 2002

David Bowie
Jun 30, 20021 min read


Slow Burn Single: 2002
David Bowie’s "Slow Burn" backed with "Wood Jackson" , was released as a CD single in Japan, Europe, and the United States by ISO/Columbia Records (catalog number COL 672744 2) on June 3, 2002. It was released as the lead single from his 22nd studio album, Heathen. The song was not released as a single in the UK. There was no British single from Heathen released until September, with "Everyone Says 'Hi'". The recording features Pete Townshend on guitar. The song earned Bowi

David Bowie
Jun 2, 20022 min read


Bowie and Moby Hit the Road:2002
two pages in Entertainment Weekly, May 31, 2002.

David Bowie
May 30, 20021 min read


Survive Single: 2000
Bowie's Marius de Vries Remix Push Released as a 7-inch limited edition picture disc vinyl single in the UK by Virgin Records (catalogue: VSP 1767 / 7243 8 96486 76) on January 17, 2000, David Bowie’s “Survive” (Marius de Vries Mix) — backed with “Seven (Live)” — supported the album hours…. The single entered the UK Singles Chart on February 5, 2000, peaked at No. 28, and lasted 2 weeks. Track Listing A: Survive (Marius De Vries Mix) – 4:18 B: Seven (Live) – 4:17 Credits Co-p

David Bowie
Jan 17, 20002 min read


“hours...” Album Advert: 1999
A single-page advertisement for the new album, dated October 4, 1999.

David Bowie
Oct 3, 19991 min read


Little Wonder Advert: 1997
Bowie's Jungle-Remix NME Push Published in the UK on January 20, 1997, New Musical Express’s one-page advert promoted David Bowie’s “Little Wonder” single from the album Earthling. The ad highlighted the track’s high-energy drum and bass sound and featured the various mixes available across formats: Junior Vasquez and Danny Saber remixes on CD1/CD2, with CD2 including the Leftfield remix of “Jump They Say,” and the 12"/CD2 editions featuring Adam F’s mix of “Telling Lies” (RC

David Bowie
Jan 20, 19971 min read


Little Wonder Single: 1997
Bowie's Jungle-Electronica Earthling Cut Released as the second single from Earthling on January 20, 1997 (with wider availability January 27, 1997) by Arista/RCA in the UK, David Bowie’s “Little Wonder” was a high-energy drum and bass / electronica hybrid. Written by Bowie and Reeves Gabrels, the track was among the first composed for the album. Bowie described its creation as a “ridiculous” stream-of-consciousness exercise: “I just picked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves an

David Bowie
Jan 20, 19973 min read


Album Reissues Advert: 1990
Bowie's Sound + Vision Relaunch Promo Published in the US on January 23, 1990, Billboard Magazine’s one-page advert “Bowie's Long Awaited Relaunch” announced Rykodisc’s first three individual titles in the Sound + Vision chronological reissue series of David Bowie’s catalogue. The striking tagline read: “THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO CAN HEAR IT COMING.” The ad urged fans to catch up with music that “remains as far ahead of its time now as when it originally appeared,” posi

David Bowie
Jan 23, 19901 min read


Tonight Single UK (1984)
A Blue Jean Soul Duet Echo Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI America (catalogue: EA 187), David Bowie’s “Tonight” — featuring Tina Turner — was the title track and second single from the Tonight album. Backed with “Tumble And Twirl,” this reggae-tinged Iggy Pop co-write (Bowie/Pop) — produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham — peaked at No. 53 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver injection

David Bowie
Nov 26, 19842 min read


Rock 'N' Role Reversal Review: 1983
Bowie swaps genders and blows minds – NME's Garden of Eden one-page video review in New Musical Express, December 10, 1983

David Bowie
Dec 10, 19831 min read


Ziggy Stardust The Motion Picture Album: 1983
Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture is a live album by David Bowie, released on October 24, 1983 in conjunction with the film of the same name. The music was recorded during the Ziggy Stardust Tour at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on 3 July 1973, although the album was not issued by RCA Records until 1983. Prior to that, it had existed in bootleg form, notably His Masters Voice – Bowie and the Spiders From Mars' Last Stand. The album documents the final show of the Ziggy Sta

David Bowie
Oct 24, 19839 min read


Fashions Box Set: 1982
A 10×7" Glam Career Retrospective Released as a limited 10×7" box set in the UK on December 3, 1982, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 100), David Bowie’s Fashions was a career-spanning retrospective curated from Space Oddity to Scary Monsters . Featuring 20 tracks — including classics “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Golden Years,” and “Ashes To Ashes” — each single in its own picture sleeve, with a booklet (The New Singles No. 955). No chart entry

David Bowie
Dec 3, 19822 min read


The Gift Of Sound And Vision Article: 1980
A Melody Maker Scary Monsters Preview Published in the UK on January 12, 1980, Melody Maker’s two-page article “Waiting For The Gift Of Sound And Vision” previewed David Bowie’s upcoming album *Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)*. The feature captured Bowie in transition — post-Berlin Trilogy, pre-*Scary Monsters* release — discussing the new sound, influences, and the anticipation of “Sound And Vision” as a key track. A pivotal 1980 Bowie press moment. Article Overview Public

David Bowie
Jan 12, 19801 min read


The Definitive Encyclopaedia of Rock Music Advert : 1979
Bowie’s legacy in print – the ultimate rock encyclopaedia drops! David Bowie’s The Definitive Encyclopaedia of Rock Music, a one-page advert in Melody Maker, 1979. More Bowie archive rarities added weekly.

David Bowie
Dec 29, 19791 min read


Bangs and Whimpers Article: 1979
Bowie’s Berlin trilogy finale – Lodger gets the Melody Maker treatment! one-page article in Melody Maker, December 22, 1979. More Bowie Berlin-era insights added weekly

David Bowie
Dec 22, 19791 min read


John, I’m Only Dancing (Again) Advert: 1979
Bowie’s funky disco reboot drops – the Thin White Duke gets down again! one-page advert in Melody Maker, December 22, 1979. More Bowie disco gems added weekly.

David Bowie
Dec 22, 19791 min read


Bowie Is in the Building! SNL Performance : 1979
Bowie storms Saturday Night Live – puppet bodies, giant suits, and pure art-rock chaos! David Bowie’s Saturday Night Live appearance on December 15, 1979 – one of the most bizarre and brilliant TV moments of his career. Backed by Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias in avant-garde drag, Bowie performed three tracks from Lodger: “The Man Who Sold the World” (in a giant cardboard suit) “TVC 15” (carried like a puppet) “Boys Keep Swinging” (with a puppet body and a cheeky finale) The surre

David Bowie
Dec 15, 19791 min read
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