David Bowie: "Love You Till Tuesday" Single (1967)

David Bowie’s "Love You Till Tuesday" backed with "Did You Ever Have a Dream", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Deram Records (catalog number DM 135) on July 14, 1967.

Vinyl record label for David Bowie's "Love You Till Tuesday," released in 1967 under the Deram label in the UK, catalogue number DM 135.

A-Side: "Love You Till Tuesday" Writer: David Bowie

Producer: Mike Vernon

Length: 3:09 (single version)

Style: Baroque pop with a theatrical, music-hall influence, featuring lush orchestration and a whimsical tone. The song reflects Bowie’s early, pre-glam style, blending pop with a quirky, storytelling quality.

Lyrics Theme: A playful yet bittersweet love song, with lyrics like “I’m gonna love you till Tuesday / Then I’ll pack my bags and go away,” expressing a fleeting romance with a touch of irony.

Recording Details: Recorded at Decca Studios in London in June 1967, during sessions for Bowie’s self-titled debut album, David Bowie (released June 1, 1967). The single version was slightly edited from the album track (2:59 vs. 3:09).

Chart Performance: The single was not a commercial success and failed to chart in the UK. At this early stage in his career, Bowie was still struggling to find a mainstream audience.

Promotion: A promotional film for "Love You Till Tuesday" was made in 1969 for a planned short film of the same name, showcasing Bowie’s theatrical flair. The film was later released in 1984 with a re-recorded version of the song.

Critical Reception: At the time, the single received little attention. Retrospective reviews note its charm but highlight its dated, pre-Ziggy Stardust style, which didn’t resonate with 1967 audiences amid the psychedelic rock boom.

Vinyl record label for David Bowie's "Did You Ever Have A Dream," released in 1967 under the Deram label in the UK, catalogue number DM 135.

B-Side: "Did You Ever Have a Dream"

Writer: David Bowie

Producer: Mike Vernon

Length: 2:06

Details: A jaunty, upbeat track with a jazzy, dreamlike quality, featuring Bowie’s playful vocals and lyrics about fantastical dreams. It was exclusive to the single and not included on the David Bowie album, making it a rarity at the time.

Style: Similar to the A-side, it leans into baroque pop with a theatrical edge, showcasing Bowie’s early experimentation with narrative-driven songs.

Context and Background:

Released shortly after Bowie’s debut album, this single was part of his early Deram Records period (1966–1968), where he explored various styles before finding fame with Space Oddity in 1969.

The single came during the "Summer of Love" in 1967, when heavier psychedelic acts like The Beatles and Pink Floyd dominated, making Bowie’s lighter, theatrical pop less commercially viable.

The David Bowie album and its singles, including "Love You Till Tuesday," were produced with a polished, orchestral sound by Mike Vernon, aiming for a broad pop appeal that didn’t fully materialize.

Cover "Love You Till Tuesday" released under the Deram label in the Netherlands, catalogue number DM 135, featuring intricate cherub and floral designs.

Cultural Notes:

The 1969 promotional film for "Love You Till Tuesday" (part of a larger project) was later included in the 1984 video compilation Love You Till Tuesday, which featured a re-recorded version of the song with a more polished arrangement.

Both tracks reflect Bowie’s early influences, including Anthony Newley and music-hall traditions, which shaped his theatrical persona before his glam-rock reinvention.

Availability:

Both tracks are available on streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, often as part of reissues of the David Bowie album or compilations like The Deram Anthology 1966–1968 (1997).

The promotional film can be found on YouTube or through Bowie’s official releases, such as the 1984 Love You Till Tuesday video collection.

"Love You Till Tuesday" reached number 18 on the Dutch Top 40 for the week of October 21, 1967.

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German release by Deram, catalog number DM. 135, showcasing the songs "Love You Till Tuesday" and "Did You Ever Have A Dream."

DAVID BOWIE: "Love You Till Tuesday" (Deram)

Yeah, it's a joke number. Jokes are good. Everybody likes jokes The Pink Floyd like jokes it's very casual If you play it a second time It might even be more of a joke, Joke Jokes are good. The Pink Floyd like jokes

I think that was a funny joke, think people will like the bit about it being Monday, when in fact it was Tuesday Very chirpy, but I don't think my toes were tapping at all.

Melody Maker review, July 22, 1967