David Bowie - Space Oddity [Bonus Tracks]

Originally released as Man of Words/Man of Music, Space Oddity was David Bowie's first successful reinvention of himself. Abandoning both the mod and Anthony Newley fascinations that marked his earlier recordings, Bowie delves into a lightly psychedelic folk-rock, exemplified by the album's soaring title track. Bowie actually attempts a variety of styles on Space Oddity, as if he were trying to find the ones that suited him best. As such, the record isn't very cohesive, but it is charming, especially in light of his later records. Nevertheless, only "Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud" and "Memory of a Free Festival" rank as Bowie classics, and even those lack the hooks or purpose of "Space Oddity." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Barry Sheffield Engineer Benny Marshall Harmonica Brian Ward Photography David Bowie Kalimba, Stylophone, Composer, Guitar (12 String), Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Organ Dr. Toby Mountain Remastering Gus Dudgeon Producer Herbie Flowers Bass John Cambridge Drums John Lodge Bass Jonathan Wyner ?, Assistant Mastering Engineer Keith Christman Guitar Keith Christmas Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic) Ken Scott Engineer Kevin Cann Design Malcolm Toft Engineer Mick "Woody" Woodmansey Drums Mick Ronson Guitar Mick Wayne Guitar Mick Woodsmansey Drums Nigel Reeve Remastering Paul Buckmaster Cello Peter Mew Remastering Rick Wakeman Harp, Mellotron, Keyboards Terry Cox Drums Tim Renwick Guitar, Flute, Recorder Tony Visconti Producer, Bass, Mixing, Arranger, Flute, Recorder