Media    From 11/7/1969 

Space Oddity

Categories: Music / songs

Song by David Bowie. It was first released as a single, and became the title of his second studio album. The song is about Major Tom, a fictional astronaut.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Space Oddity

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David Bowie - Former Trident Studios

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David Watkinson

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Argyll Rooms Concert Hall

Argyll Rooms Concert Hall

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Charles Edward Ives

Charles Edward Ives

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Person, Music / songs, USA

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Sidonie Goossens

Sidonie Goossens

Harpist, known as Annie. Born at 78 Seaview Road, Liscard, Cheshire.  Daughter of Eugene Goossens.   Her career began in London theatres and at the age of 16, she joined the London Symphony Orchest...

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Lydia Rogers

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