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Untold Bowie: Ten Early Songs Revealed
16 Jul
Summary
- Ten unreleased songs from David Bowie's early career are being shared.
- The collection features contributions from Jimmy Page and Nicky Hopkins.
- One new single, 'I Want Your Love,' was released ahead of the full collection.
Ten previously unreleased tracks from David Bowie's nascent career, recorded under his early name Davie Jones, are slated for public release. These recordings, produced by Shel Talmy, are presented as the most complete collection of his early work. Notable musicians like Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and pianist Nicky Hopkins, who collaborated with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, contributed to these tracks. The collection, titled "David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings," is set for release on September 18. Ahead of the full release, the single 'I Want Your Love' became available on streaming services on Wednesday. Other unheard songs included are 'Cupid,' 'Leave Her to Me,' 'You Gotta Tell Her,' 'Certain Woman,' 'Today,' 'I Live in Dreams,' and 'I Do Believe I Love You.' Some singles from this period, such as 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' and 'Do Anything You Say,' have been previously released. Additional tracks featured are 'You've Got A Habit Of Leaving' and 'Baby Loves That Way.' Music historian Alec Palao described this collection as a crucial early chapter in Bowie's multifaceted artistic journey.
