In June 1972, David Bowie released The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. These are Bowie’s isolated vocals, recorded in November 1971. The pause before he sings and between bursts of sounds makes the recording all the more memorable.
Would you like to support Flashbak?
Please consider making a donation to our site. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. You can also support us by signing up to our Mailing List. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop.