I've only heard a little of his work but feel I should hear more.
2007-04-11 03:58:14 · 22 answers · asked by Dunrobin 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Definitely, he's ace, never mind ruddy Elvis, Bowie for me is the king. Where to start? Try these songs:
Heroes
Life on Mars
Starman
Changes
Ziggy Stardust
Jean Genie
Space Oddity
Ashes to Ashes
Sound and Vision
Probably the Changesbowie compilation from around 1990 is a sound place to start that will give you the classic stuff.
If you then want to try albums, depending on what era you want to go for (stick to the 70's as a general rule..):
Hunky Dory for singer songwriter/early glam stuff (his best in my opinion for what it's worth..).
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars; if you want the glam era hits.
Low if you are looking for his late 70's more ambient, stuff, definitely the best of the three 'Berlin' era albums which also include Lodger and Heroes.
Anyway, hope that helps and you develop an enduring love of the great man himself, Dame David of Bowie...
2007-04-11 06:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by black cherry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most popular David Bowie songs musicians want to learn to play are:
Heroes, Life On Mars, Changes, China Girl, Fame, I'm Afraid Of Americans, Little Wonder, Look Back In Anger, The Secret Life of Arabia and DJ.
You can listen to free midi previews and download sheet music with lyrics for David Bowie songs at http://download-sheet-music-online.com/
2007-04-11 11:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by bceagle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Space Oddity
Changes
Ziggy Stardust
Suffragette City
Rebel Rebel
Heroes
Young Americans
Golden Years
Let's Dance
China Girl
2007-04-11 11:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by t1riel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the most recognized Bowie songs:
"Ziggy Stardust"
"Changes"
"Space Oddity"
"Suffragette City"
"Young Americans"
"China Girl"
"Under Pressure" - duet with Freddie Mercury
That being said, 'Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust' & 'Hunky Dory' are both incredible classic rock albums. Solid all the way thru. I would definately recommend them if you start to get into Bowie.
2007-04-11 11:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by raininginspace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golden Years
Ziggy Stardust
Rebel Rebel
Changes
Heroes
Space Oddity (Major Tom)
Jean Genie
Lady Stardust
Young Americans
Ashes to Ashes
Suffragette City
Putting Out Fire With Gasoline
Starman
2007-04-11 11:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by blooz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heroes
Golden Years
Changes
Ziggy Stardust
Young Americans
Under Pressure (with Freddy Mercury of Queen)
2007-04-11 11:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dani G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Starman
Ziggy Stardust
A Space Oddity
Changes
2007-04-11 11:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sheep Cloner 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Starting with Space Oddity then through his "Glitter Rock" period (Suffragette City) & (Ziggy's Stardust) through his mainstream period (All the Young Dudes) & (Young Americans) then to a contemporary period (Fame & Golden Years) and then Popular Style (Let's Dance & China Girl),Bowie has been a pioneer--copied by numerous imitators.
2007-04-11 11:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by Peter M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars and Let's Dance are my favoite albums of his. Plus I like the song Blue Jean, but I don't know what album it's from.
2007-04-11 11:06:19 · answer #9 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really liked all of his songs, but especially "Fame". It is a great song with a Funk Guitar sound. It really shows off Bowie's fantastic vocal range (around four octaves).
2007-04-11 13:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋