David Bowie

David Bowie ( ; born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English
musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four
decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an
innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his
distinctive voice and the intellectual depth and eclecticism of his ... read more

The Top 25 Songs as voted for by you

One of Britain's greatest ever singer/songwriters, David Bowie, turned 65 in January 2012 and after a glittering career spanning almost five decades, his early hits are proving just as popular today. Bowie's stunning track 'Life on Mars,' topped our poll of Absolute Radio and Absolute Classic Rock...

Daft Punk To Work With Nile Rogers

Daft Punk are set to work with Nile Rogers The One More Time group were scheduled to meet the guitarist and producer - who has worked with David Bowie and Michael Jackson...
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Old music: Joni Mitchell – Edith and the Kingpin

Even if you like the right music at the wrong time, there's never a wrong time to discover Joni MitchellI liked all the right music. Just not always at the right time. Bo...
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David Bowie - Bowie Congratulates Weller After Twins' Birth

David Bowie sent his congratulations to new father Paul Weller after learning the rocker had named one of his twin boys after him Weller became a dad again when his wife ...
Posted 29 January 10.06pm — Comment on this

Happy Birthday David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust Turns 65

As one of Britain's most unique superstars turns 65, a look back at an eccentric career that has made its mark in music, film and fashion.
Posted 9 January 1.00pm — Comment on this

David Bowie - Life On Mars? Is Top Bowie Song

Life On Mars has been named the greatest David Bowie song of all time in a new poll to mark the music legends 65th birthday The veteran singersongwriter reached the miles...
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Shorties (Howard Jacobson, David Bowie, and more)

Author Howard Jacobson sings the praises physical books at the Independent. True, you can go back on a Kindle, but you can't bend or savage the page, can't familiarise or...
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Could a pop song save your life?

Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees has the correct tempo for chest compressions – but for truly powerful CPR, you'll need a track with a little something extraAround 30,...
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In praise of … Nile Rodgers | Editorial

Chic's creative genius can take heart looking back over a life that wouldn't have worked out very well at all but for music"This ain't no disco," sang Talking Heads on th...
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Grace Woodroofe: Always Want

photo: Jody PachniukIf there such a thing as jazzy shoegaze blues, Australlan singer Grace Woodroofe is on the forefront of that genre. Her debut album Always Want mad...
Posted 26 December 2011 9.04am — Comment on this

411 Music Ten Deep 12.23.11: The Top 10 Songs for Christmas

From John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" and Bing Crosby and David Bowie's "Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy" to The Kinks' "Father Christmas" and more, 411's Chris...
Posted 23 December 2011 7.08am — Comment on this

Death Grips: Ex-Military – review

(thirdworlds.net - free download)What with a name like that, a vocal style that's modelled on an aggressive drill sergeant and an interest in industrial noise, you could ...
Posted 22 December 2011 9.59pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played David Bowie songs in the past year.

  • Modern love  417 plays
  • Let's dance  404 plays
  • China Girl  393 plays
  • Ashes to ashes  378 plays
  • Jean genie  325 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by David Bowie over the past year.

  1. Absolute Classic Rock 2479 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 1064 plays
  3. Absolute 80s 1017 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 70s 541 plays
  5. Absolute Radio 90s 88 plays
  6. Absolute Radio 60s 87 plays
  7. Absolute Radio 00s 74 plays

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