David Bowie: "Rainbow Extra Show" Article (1972)

David Bowie’s Rainbow Extra Show, performed as Ziggy Stardust on August 20, 1972, in the second of two concerts at The Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London, England, with Lloyd Watson and Roxy Music as the supporting acts.

Both shows were sell-outs and commenced with the screening of Luis Bunuel and Salvador Dali's short film 'Un Chien Andalou', followed by 'Ode To Joy'.

'Lady Stardust' was the opening number, and an image of Marc Bolan was projected on the screen, a nod for those in the know to the songs inspiration.

The setlist was updated to include the soon-to-be-released 'John, I'm Only Dancing', and during the performance of 'Starman', a snippet from 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' was interwoven, paying homage to both the song's muse and the venue's name.

Mick Rock captured the performances and audience interviews on film, aiming for inclusion in a documentary that, to date, remains unreleased.