5 David Bowie Songs You Need To Appreciate Today
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5 David Bowie Songs You Need To Appreciate Today

It’s been 2 years since the world lost David.

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5 David Bowie Songs You Need To Appreciate Today
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David Bowie was an english singer and songwriter who rose to stardom because of his determination to go against the status quo. Bowie used his music and his constantly evolving image to promote and celebrate the outcasts of society. David Bowie epitomized the image of a true rockstar through his theatrical, sensuous, and passionate performances. Although the performer passed, his music and his message live on. Listed below are five of Bowie’s songs that you should listen to.

1. Fame

You have probably heard this 1975 hit in numerous car commercials and grocery stores. The song was written by Bowie and infamous musician John Lennon. The rhythmic groove of the pop song makes this song perfect for a good or bad day.

2. Life on Mars ?

This song, released in Bowie’s 1971 album Hunky Dory is the perfect example of the singer’s ability to transcend the traditional genres of classic rock and pop. The song itself has been described as a mix between a Broadway musical and a Salvador Dali painting.

3. The Man Who Sold The World

Before you say it, no. I did not mix up Nirvana and David Bowie. Although this song was famously covered by Nirvana in their 1994 taping of MTV Unplugged, the song was originally written and performed by Bowie in 1969.

4. Heroes

If you have ever seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you probably know this song as the tunnel song. This song, released in 1977, is debatably one of Bowie’s most recognized and celebrated songs to date. Although the song was not widely liked or appreciated when it was first released, it has come to be the song most people recognize as a Bowie classic.

5. Lazarus

Lazarus was released in 2015, on Bowie’s 25th studio album. This song was Bowie’s last single released before his death. Bowie recorded the video the song after deciding to stop his cancer treatments. The haunting lyrics of the song were used in fans’ final posts to the singer on the day of his death on January 10, 2016.

Since his passing, Bowie’s musical genius and art has continued to live on. His strive for individuality in a world/ industry that tries to impose the idea of a uniform status has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated by his fans, both old and new. David Bowie’s art transcended social and musical norms in his life, and will continue to do so long after his death.

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