David Bowie

Released: April 5, 2019

Songwriter: David Bowie

[VERSE 1]
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I’m stepping through the door
And I’m floating in the most peculiar way
Can I please get back inside now, if I may?

[HOOK]
For here am I floating ‘round my tin can
Far above the world
Planet earth is blue and there’s nothing I can do

[GUITAR BREAK]

[VERSE 2]
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm feeling very still
And I think my spaceship knows which way to go
Tell my wife I love her very much, she knows

Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles
I'm feeling very still
And I think my spaceship knows what I must do
And I think my life on earth is nearly through

[VERSE 3]
Ground Control to Major Tom
You’re off your course, direction's wrong
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you-

[HOOK]
Here am I sitting in a tin can
Far above the moon
Planet earth is blue and there’s nothing I can do
Do, do do do

David Bowie (1947 – 2016) was a British musician, and one of the most iconic rock stars with a widely diverse career where he frequently changed his appearance and musical style, resulting in an acclaimed discography comparable to other stalwarts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Born David Robert Jones, Bowie quickly renamed himself to prevent confusion with The Monkees singer Davy Jones. Enduring many early missteps, he rose to prominence when his most famous song, “Space Oddity,” was played during the coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Despite this early breakthrough, Bowie remained a cult figure for several years. Even the release of Hunky Dory, his first great album, went largely unnoticed. Bowie only lodged himself firmly in the public consciousness when he announced his bisexuality and created Ziggy Stardust in early 1972. A Martian who combined the debauchery of Iggy Pop with the artistry of Lou Reed, Ziggy was the main character in Bowie’s breakthrough album, and his public persona for eighteen months.

Bowie used his new-found popularity to move to America, and dabble with new musical directions and cocaine. Diamond Dogs and Young Americans continue to divide critics, but Station To Station found Bowie at a new creative peak, despite escalating drug use and related health issues.

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