Space Oddity at 50: the 'novelty song' that became a cultural touchstone
- Written by Mitch Goodwin, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne
David Bowie in the film clip for Space Oddity: the song would become an anthem for space exploration with an enduring appeal.YouTube
When the 22-year-old David Bowie penned Space Oddity, a song that would ultimately become a recognised classic, he was a burgeoning pop artist without a record deal. A folk singer without a gig, a sometime mime, and a...
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