David Bowie Turned a Heartbreaking Letter to a Lost Love Into One of the Saddest Songs Ever Written

A letter to a lost love allegedly inspired David Bowie to create one of the most heart-wrenching songs of his career.

50 Years Ago, David Bowie Released a Song Originally Written for Elvis Presley — He Turned It Down and Bowie Made It a Hit

David Bowie's Golden Years was originally written for Elvis Presley. Bowie's version became a hit, with the persona of The ...

“I’ve rocked my roll. It’s a boring dead end”: How David Bowie reinvented his music in a time of darkness and misery

Bowie had only recently returned from New Mexico where he had been cast in Nicolas Roeg’s cult sci-fi film The Man Who Fell ...
Time

‘The Next Day Extra’: Bowie’s New Extended Album Includes 5 Unreleased Songs

When David Bowie released his 24th studio album The Next Day in March — after a 10 year musical hiatus — fans and music critics alike were thrilled. Devotees salivated over the gorgeous videos for the ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic Rock Songs by David Bowie We Can’t Stop Singing

David Bowie was magnetic. Whether you were glancing upon a photo of the artist, hearing one of his songs, seeing him in a movie, or just admiring him from across the street, it was easy to get lost in ...