Initially viewed as a novelty track, "Space Oddity" is now considered one of Bowie's finest recordings and remains one of his most popular songs. In 2019, Visconti remixed Bowie's original recording to mark the 50th anniversary of its first release, with a new music video directed by Tim Pope. The song has appeared in numerous films and television series, and has a pivotal role in the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. A 2013 cover by the astronaut Chris Hadfield gained widespread attention its music video was the first filmed in space. A mainstay during Bowie's concerts, Bowie revisited the Major Tom character in his later singles, notably the sequel song " Ashes to Ashes" (1980).Ī range of artists have covered "Space Oddity" and others have released songs that reference Major Tom. Bowie re-recorded an acoustic version in 1979. Another 1975 reissue as part of a maxi-single became Bowie's first UK number-one single. A 1972 reissue by RCA Records was Bowie's first US hit and was promoted with a new music video filmed by Mick Rock.
It initially sold poorly but soon reached number five in the UK, becoming Bowie's first and only chart hit for another three years. Rush-released as a single to capitalise on the Apollo 11 Moon landing, it received critical praise and was used by the BBC as background music during its coverage of the event.
RCA (1972 US reissue & 1975 UK reissue).From the album David Bowie (Space Oddity)
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