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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Space Oddity" David Bowie The song that Bowie's producer refused to produce but gave Bowie his first chart hit. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey it ended up being used on the Moon landing transmission programme. Song facts Composer David Bowie Genre Pop  Album Space Oddity Year of Release 1969 In cover versions Mark Radcliffe's Shirehorses with their 'alternative' cover. Listen to The Shirehorses MORE COVER VERSIONS David Bowie 63% Hank Marvin 4% The Flying Pickets 4% The Shirehorses 21% Natalie Merchant 8% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... This is one of the ground-breaking singles Richard Allinson Listen to Radio 2's Richard Allinson READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Bowie had to change producers for this track. Find out more about producing in our guide. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Space Oddity" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Bohemian Rhapsody Queen DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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