When was David Bowie's Space Oddity released as a single?
The song was released as a seven-inch single on the 11th of July 1969. Philips issued it in the UK while Mercury handled the US market.
Questions about Space Oddity
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What inspired David Bowie to write Space Oddity?
Stanley Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey premiered in May 1968 and deeply affected him. The Apollo 8 Earthrise photograph in January 1969 also influenced his feelings about space travel and loneliness.
Who produced the recording session for David Bowie's Space Oddity?
Gus Dudgeon produced the session after Tony Visconti declined the role. Work began at Trident Studios in London on the 20th of June 1969.
How did Chris Hadfield record his version of Space Oddity?
Chris Hadfield recorded a version while stationed on the International Space Station in May 2013. It became the first music video to be recorded in space with lyrics altered so Major Tom receives orders to land safely.
When did David Bowie's Space Oddity reach number one on the UK Singles Chart?
A UK reissue on the 26th of September 1975 became his first number-one single there. The song initially failed to sell despite positive reviews from Disc and Music Echo and Melody Maker.