David Bowie: "Oh You Pretty Thing" Single (1971)

Peter Noone’s "Oh You Pretty Thing", a cover of the David Bowie song, backed with "Together Forever", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RAK Records (catalog number RAK 114) on April 30, 1971, marking Noone’s debut solo single after leaving Herman's Hermits.

it was a cover of a song originally written by David Bowie as a demo. Noone's version marked his first venture outside the band and became a modest hit, peaking at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The track is notable for its bubbly pop arrangement, which contrasted with Bowie's more introspective original, and for featuring Bowie himself on piano and backing vocals.

The single first appeared on the UK Singles Chart at number 34 on the week of May 15, 1971. It stayed on the chart for nine weeks and peaked at number 12.