Tag Archives: David Bowie

70s Shots: The Reapers, Bowies & Bee Gees

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a trio of super 70s shots for you to soak up; a LIFE spread on early-70s NYC street gang The Reapers, David and Angie Bowie stepping out and the Bee Gees on the verge of … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: David Bowie, ‘Be My Wife’

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Released in June of 1977, David Bowie’s “Be My Wife” comes from the Low L.P. The single didn’t fare very well on the charts and seems to be forgotten by modern radio. Still, it’s an excellent tune and deserves a … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: Ian Hunter (with Mick Ronson), ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy’

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Ian Hunter released the “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” single in April of 1975. It was taken from Hunter’s eponymous, debut solo album following his time with Mott the Hoople. Mick Ronson (best-known for his guitar work for David Bowie during … Continue reading →

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David Bowie: Lost 1973 ‘Jean Geanie’ Footage Uncovered

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Kick the clicker below and soak up a recently uncovered 1970s David Bowie performance. Thought lost forever, this Top of the Pops live version of “The Jean Geanie” was originally broadcast on 04 January, 1973. The BBC routinely erased recording … Continue reading →

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Music for Mondays: David Bowie ‘Heroes’

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno and recorded in Germany, “Heroes” was released as a single in September of 1977. While not a huge hit when it originally came out, “Heroes” has gone on to become one of Bowie’s … Continue reading →

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