David Bowie (May 31, 2024) I Can’t Explain (Trident Studios Version – Take 2) - Digital Single
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: David Bowie
Label: Parlophone / Bowie Estate
Date: May 31, 2024
Format: Digital Single
Country: Worldwide
TRACK I Can’t Explain (Trident Studios Version – Take 2) Previously unreleased Trident Studios Take 2
THE STORY
Released digitally worldwide on May 31, 2024, this previously unheard early-1970s studio take captures David Bowie interpreting The Who’s classic with raw immediacy during the Trident Studios era.
Recorded at Trident Studios during Bowie’s early 1970s sessions (the same prolific period that produced The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars), this alternate take of The Who’s “I Can’t Explain” showcases Bowie’s raw vocal delivery and a stripped-back arrangement distinct from later polished versions. Produced by David Bowie & Ken Scott and newly mixed for 2024, it offers fans another fascinating glimpse into Bowie’s working process and his deep admiration for British rock icons.
CONTEXT & NOTES
A welcome addition to Bowie’s ongoing archival programme. Take 2 stands out for its immediacy and energy, highlighting the young artist’s ability to reinterpret classics through his own distinctive lens during one of his most creative periods.
PERSONNEL
David Bowie — vocals
Mick Ronson — guitar
Trevor Bolder — bass
Mick Woodmansey — drums
Ken Scott — engineering
TRACK LIST
I Can’t Explain (Trident Studios Version – Take 2)
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SOURCES
Parlophone Records / Bowie Estate official release
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45cat
BBC Official Charts
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