An upgraded model of David Bowie’s 1972 efficiency of “Starman” on Prime Of The Pops has been shared to mark its fiftieth anniversary.
On July 6, 1972, Bowie made his debut on the legendary TV present, performing his early single and placing in probably the most lauded TV performances ever.
After audio of “Starman (Prime Of The Pops Model, 2022 Combine)”, a model of the track recorded for the efficiency, was shared final month to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the late icon’s fifth studio album, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, the upgraded video has now additionally been shared.
Of the efficiency, BBC Radio 6Music’s Marc Riley stated: “There’s little question that Bowie’s look on Prime Of The Pops was a pivotal second in British musical historical past. Just like the Intercourse Pistols on the Lesser Free Commerce Corridor in Manchester in ’76, his efficiency lit the touchpaper for hundreds of children who up until then had struggled to discover a catalyst of their lives.”
Watch the brand new model of the efficiency beneath.
In celebration of its half century birthday, Parlophone Information launched a limited-edition, half-speed vinyl reissue of The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars that got here out final month (June 17).
In 1972, the Musicians Union guidelines acknowledged that to look on Prime Of The Pops the artist should re-record their observe and – on this case – sing dwell excessive.
This beforehand unreleased model of “Starman” takes the backing observe (recorded at London’s Trident Studios) and backing vocals, that includes a one-off Bowie ad-lib “Hey Brown Cow”, recorded for the present.
“Starman (Prime Of The Pops Model, 2022 Combine)” was created by Ziggy Stardust co-producer Ken Scott earlier this 12 months from the BBC’s unique multi-tracks.
