đ Love You Till Tuesday â Single: Jul. 1967
- David Bowie
- Jul 14, 1967
- 5 min read
In the summer of 1967, David Bowie was still an aspiring young artist searching for his breakthrough. Before the glam rock revolution and the creation of Ziggy Stardust, he released âLove You Till Tuesdayâ â a light, whimsical pop song with a touch of music-hall charm and playful orchestration.
Released on July 14, 1967, the single appeared on Deram Records under catalogue number DM 135. Backed with âDid You Ever Have a Dream,â this 7-inch release was one of Bowieâs final singles during his early Deram period.
Label: Deram Records
Catalogue Number: DM 135
Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push-Out/Solid Centre)
Released: July 14, 1967 (UK)
đ Track List
UK 7" Single â Deram â DM 135 â 1967
A. Love You Till Tuesday
B. Did You Ever Have a Dream
Written by: David Bowie (both tracks)
Produced by: Mike Vernon
Recorded: 1967
đ Key Highlights
⢠Released July 14, 1967
⢠One of David Bowieâs early solo singles on Deram Records
⢠Light, theatrical pop track with music-hall influences
⢠Did not chart in the UK on original release (later gained attention through reissues)
⢠Collectable early Bowie single
đ The Story
âLove You Till Tuesdayâ was a cheerful, somewhat tongue-in-cheek love song with a vaudeville flavour. It showcased Bowieâs early experimentation with different vocal styles and theatrical presentation. The track was originally intended for his debut album but was released as a single first.
The B-side âDid You Ever Have a Dreamâ was another gentle, melodic pop number. Although the single failed to make an impact on the charts at the time, it remains an interesting snapshot of Bowieâs pre-fame period, before he found his signature artistic voice in the early 1970s.
đ Variants (UK)
⢠7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre â Deram â DM 135 â UK â 1967
⢠7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre â Deram â DM 135 â UK â 1967
⢠Issued in standard Deram company sleeve
đ Chart Performance
UK â Official Singles Chart
Did not chart on original 1967 release.
Total Weeks: 0
đ Context & Notes
⢠A-side: âLove You Till Tuesdayâ â whimsical, theatrical pop song with music-hall influences.
⢠B-side: âDid You Ever Have a Dreamâ â gentle, melodic pop track.
⢠Production: Mike Vernon â early production that gave the single a light, orchestral feel.
⢠Sleeve notes: Standard Deram company sleeve.
⢠Historical placement: Released during Bowieâs early novelty/pop phase, several years before his artistic leap into glam rock with *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust*.
⢠Reissues / compilation appearances: Later included on Bowieâs early career compilations and rarities collections.
đ Related Material
⢠The Laughing Gnome (1967)
⢠Rubber Band (1966)
⢠Space Oddity (1969)
⢠Changes (1972)
đ Discography
The Laughing Gnome â Single: 1967
Love You Till Tuesday â Single: 1967
Space Oddity â Single: 1969
đ MiniâTimeline
⌠1967 â Recorded at Decca Studios
⌠July 14, 1967 â UK single released
⌠Did not enter UK Singles Chart
đ Glam Flashback
Before the lightning bolt and Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie was already playing with theatrical charm and whimsical tales in âLove You Till Tuesdayâ in the summer of 1967 â early sparks of the showman who would later conquer the world.
đ Sources
Primary reference sources: Deram Records, Discogs, Official Charts Company, contemporary music-press documentation, archival references.
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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 Bowieâs early, pre-glam style, blending pop with a quirky, storytelling quality.
Lyrics Theme: A playful yet bittersweet love song, with lyrics like âIâm gonna love you till Tuesday / Then Iâll pack my bags and go away,â expressing a fleeting romance with a touch of irony.
Recording Details: Recorded at Decca Studios in London in June 1967, during sessions for Bowieâs 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 Bowieâs 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 didnât resonate with 1967 audiences amid the psychedelic rock boom.
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 Bowieâs 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 Bowieâs early experimentation with narrative-driven songs.
Context and Background:
Released shortly after Bowieâs debut album, this single was part of his early Deram Records period (1966â1968), 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 Bowieâs 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 didnât fully materialize.
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 Bowieâs 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 1966â1968 (1997).
The promotional film can be found on YouTube or through Bowieâs 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.
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
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