The Man Who Sold The World Review: 1974

A Lulu Bowie Glam Cover Spotlight

Published in the UK on January 12, 1974, this one-page review covered Lulu’s “The Man Who Sold The World” — her dramatic glam-rock cover of David Bowie’s 1970 classic, backed with “Watch That Man.” Produced by Bowie & Mick Ronson, the review captured the excitement of Lulu’s bold reinvention and Bowie’s rising influence. A key early 1974 press moment for the Bowie/Lulu collaboration.

Review Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: Unknown (UK music press).

Date: January 12, 1974.

Format: One-page single review.

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