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Produced by Gus Dudgeon and recorded at Trident Studios in London, it is a tale about a fictional astronaut named Major Tom; its title and subject matter were partly inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and Bowie's feelings of alienation at that point in his career.
- 20 June 1969
- "Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud"
- 11 July 1969
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Space Oddity Lyrics: Ground Control to Major Tom / Ground Control to Major Tom / Take your protein pills and put your helmet on / (Ten) Ground Control (Nine) to Major Tom (Eight, seven) / (Six.
"Space Oddity", a tale about a fictional astronaut, was released as a single in July 1969 and became Bowie's first commercial hit, reaching the UK top five. The album was a commercial failure due to a lack of promotion, despite receiving some positive reviews from music critics.
- 20 June, 16 July – 6 October 1969
- 14 November 1969
Jul 11, 2023 · Learn how Bowie wrote 'Space Oddity' after seeing 2001: A Space Odyssey, and how it became his first hit and a cultural icon. Discover the song's connection to the Moon landing, Major Tom, and other versions and covers.
Jun 20, 2021 · Space Oddity remains Bowie biggest-selling single in the UK and his signature song. It won an Ivor Novello Award in 1969. And although there were a few commercial bumps in the years following, it was kind of a scouting mission for the worldwide fame that would come in 1972 with the extraterrestrial Ziggy Stardust.
