David Bowie (August 1, 1970) – “Memory of a Free Festival” Single Advertisement – Melody Maker

Aug 1, 1970

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The 1 August 1970 issue of Melody Maker carries an advertisement for David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival.”

Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 1, 1970

Country: United Kingdom

The advert features a detailed line drawing of David Bowie with curly hair against a landscape background. Large text reads “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL is a single you won’t forget.” The Mercury Records logo and catalogue number 6052 026 appear at the bottom left.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement promotes the release of the single “Memory of a Free Festival.”

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Single advertisement Era: 1970 Tone: Promotional Photography: Illustrated portrait of David Bowie (line drawing)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Illustrated portrait of David Bowie
Title “MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL”
Tagline “is a single you won’t forget”
Mercury catalogue number 6052 026

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