Hallo Spaceboy…
Recently released via iTunes Essentials are the above triple disc compilations, Sci-Fi Fantasy and Glam! Released on February 18th and March 3rd respectively, the former has 71 tracks and the latter boasts 74.
Here’s a breakdown of the Bowie-relevant recordings…
Space Oddity 4:16 – David Bowie – Bowie at the Beeb – The Best of the BBC Radio Sessions, 1968-1972
Starman 4:13 – David Bowie – The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (30th Anniversary Edition)
Satellite Of Love 3:38 – Lou Reed – Lou Reed: New York City Man – Greatest Hits
The Man Who Sold The World 4:21 – Nirvana – MTV Unplugged: Nirvana Unplugged in New York
Life On Mars? 3:49 – David Bowie – Hunky Dory
The Jean Genie 4:06 – David Bowie – Best of Bowie
Starman 4:13 – David Bowie – Best of Bowie
All The Young Dudes 3:32 – Mott the Hoople – All the Young Dudes
Walk On The Wild Side 4:11 – Lou Reed – Lou Reed: New York City Man – Greatest Hits
The Man Who Sold The World 3:59 – Lulu – Pop Masters: Old Fashioned Girl
John, I’m Only Dancing 2:47 – David Bowie – The Singles Collection
Oh! You Pretty Things 3:12 – David Bowie – Hunky Dory
Raw Power 4:16 – Iggy & The Stooges – Raw Power
Out of personal interest, is there anybody reading this that would consider buying these download-only compilations. Please get in touch if you plan to purchase either or both of the above.
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Today also sees the release of the HEROES Original Soundtrack in the USA via various Digital Service Providers and in good old fashioned CD via Best Buy.
The compilation is released to accompany NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe nominated drama HEROES and it includes the album version of David Bowie’s own “Heroes”.
You can read much more about the release
01 ~ Heroes Theme – Wendy & Lisa (Featuring Shankir)
02 ~ Fire and Regeneration – Wendy & Lisa (*new release)
03 ~ He’s Frank – Brighton Port Authority featuring Iggy Pop (*new release)
04 ~ All For Swinging You Around – New Pornographers
05 ~ Glad It’s Over – Wilco (*new release)
06 ~ Weightless – Nada Surf (new release)
07 ~ Nine In The Afternoon – Panic! At The Disco (new release)
08 ~ Chills – My Morning Jacket (*new release)
09 ~ Natural Selection – Wendy & Lisa
10 ~ ABoneCroneDrone 3 – Shelia Chandra
11 ~ Not Now But Soon – Imogen Heap (*new release)
12 ~ Jealously Rides With Me – Death Cab For Cutie (*new U.S. release)
13 ~ All Things Must Pass – The Jesus and Mary Chain (*new release)
14 ~ Homecoming – Wendy & Lisa
15 ~ Man In The Long Black Coat – Bob Dylan
16 ~ Maya’s Theme – Yerba Buena (*new release)
17 ~ Keeping My Composure – The Chemical Brothers featuring Spank Rock (*new release)
18 ~ Heroes – David Bowie
* Denotes an exclusive new release on the HEROES soundtrack album. Fans of The Jesus And Mary Chain will be pleased to learn that their contribution is the first recording by the band in ten years.