Melody Maker devoted its cover and an exclusive three‑page picture spread to David Bowie as he unveiled a dramatic new musical direction. Recorded in Philadelphia with leading soul producers Gamble and Huff, the sessions revealed a markedly different Bowie, moving away from the theatrical world of Diamond Dogs and embracing a powerful soul‑influenced sound. Publication: Melody Maker Publication Date: October 12, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: August–October 1974 Phi