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Dictating Another Trend Review: 1978
An NME Heroes-Era Single Spotlight Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page review “Beauty and the Beast - Off He Goes, Dictating Another Trend” covered David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” single from Heroes. The enthusiastic review celebrated the track’s dark, experimental energy and Bowie’s ongoing trendsetting role in rock. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: One-page sin

David Bowie
Jan 15, 1978


Pin Ups Album UK Chart: 1973
A Covers Album That Pinned No. 1 For Five Weeks Released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS1003), David Bowie’s Pin Ups — his seventh studio album — was a loving tribute to the 1964–1967 London bands that shaped him. Produced by Bowie & Ken Scott at Château d’Hérouville, this 12-track covers set stormed to No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart for five consecutive weeks (November 3 to December 1, 1973), staying in the Top 75 for 39 weeks and re-enter

David Bowie
Dec 1, 1973


The Jean Genie Single: 1972
Bowie drops the sleaziest, sexiest glam riff of the year! Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 24, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2302), David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” was the lead single from Aladdin Sane. More stardust moments added weekly.Backed with “Ziggy Stardust,” this Yardbirds-inspired R&B riff monster — co-produced by Ken Scott, inspired by Iggy Pop with a Jean Genet pun — peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks (blocked by Litt

David Bowie
Nov 24, 1972
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