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Space Oddity

Recommended Reading 

David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” gets a 50th-anniversary remix.

July 22, 2019July 21, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments David Bowie, Space Oddity

David Bowie didn’t do well in the 60s. He stumbled through a series of styles and approaches but none of

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Music News 

Here’s How Commander Chris Hadfield Recorded “Space Oddity” in, er, Space

July 21, 2016July 20, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chris Hadfield, Cover Song, David Bowie, Space Oddity

Thanks to FYI Music News for bringing this to everyone’s attention.

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Recommended Music 

I Like This: The Flaming Lips Cover “Space Oddity”

April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cover Version, David Bowie, Flaming Lips, Space Oddity

People never seem to tire of covering this song. The Lips do it justice. (Link via Michael)

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Recommended Music 

The Inevitable Bowie-Lemmy Mashup

January 16, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ace of Spades, David Bowie, Lemmy, Mashup, Space Oddity

Well, it’s about time. What took you, Internet? (Via Danny) https://youtu.be/qkfSWt09qi4

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Controversy 

Canada’s Most Famous Singing Astronaut Explains the “Space Oddity” Situation

November 4, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chris Hadfield, David Bowie, Space Oddity

Our man in space, Commander Chris Hadfield, has posted the story of how his rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”

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Music History 

More Isolated Track Fun: Bass and Drums from David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”

July 12, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Bass, David Bowie, Drums, Isolated Tracks, Space Oddity

“Space Oddity” was released 45 years ago this week.  Bobby Owsinski deconstructs the song’s rhythm section here.

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Controversy 

Who’s Responsible for Killing Of Commander Hadfield’s Version of “Space Oddity?” [UPDATE: Nope, It Wasn’t Bowie]

June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 Alan Cross 5 Comments Chris Hadfield, Copyright Law, David Bowie, Space Oddity

Oops.  Turns out that David Bowie had nothing to do with the removal of Cmdr Chris Hadfield’s stunning version of

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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