"Space Oddity" is a song that was written and recorded by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released on 11 July 1969 by Philips Records as a 7-inch single, then as the opening track of his second studio album "David Bowie". "Space Oddity" is a play on the phrase "Space Odyssey," although the title does not appear in the lyrics. The song tells the story of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut who cuts off communication with Earth and floats into space. After the commercial failure o

David Bowie • Space Oddity ___________________ Credits Video Source: David Bowie • Space Oddity • From the Swiss TV Show Hits A Go Go • Broadcast 3rd of November 1969 Audio Source: David Bowie • Space Oddity (2019 Tony Visconti Full Length Mix) • From Space Oddity 2019 Mix • Originally recorded and released in 1969 ℗ 2019 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company David Bowie • Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Stylophone, Sy