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David Bowie - Space Oddity (History (Early studio version recorded…
David Bowie - Space Oddity
Hidden Meaning
A Astronaut named Major tom goes into space and lose connection with the ground control, and gets lost.
Poetic Devices
Rhyme is mostly used, not much others
Instruments Used
Mellotron
Hammond organ
Drums
Bass Guitar
Visuals
David Bowie and the rest of his band are playing their respective instruments. David is in a costume that sort of looks like a clown. In the other version there is also some visuals in between of the rocket ship.
History
Early studio version recorded February 1969.
Album version recorded in June 1969.
Reached No. 5 in the Uk Singles Chart In July.
In 1973 the re-release of the song caused it to reach No. 15 on the Billboard Chart.
In 1975 the song became No. 1 in the Uk Singles Chart.
Played on BBC's broadcast of the Apollo 11 return in July 24, 1969
In 2009 the song was released as a digital EP.
Fashion
Bright Colors, Face Paint, Clown-looking clothes/facepaint