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Another chance to hear Matt Everitt's exploration of David Bowie's influences. First broadcast in 2013.

Another chance to hear Matt Everitt's exploration of David Bowie's influences - the writers, musicians, composers and artists who helped to shape his work.

By exploring the the music Bowie loved and sharing insights from those with whom Bowie worked, the programme charts the ways that his songwriting evolved over the years.

With contributions from many Bowie collaborators, such as Dave Grohl, Frank Black, Nile Rogers, Neil Tennant, Tony Visconti, Rick Wakeman, Brian Eno, Moby and Billy Corgan. We also hear from musicians who cite him as a major influence, including Simon Le Bon, Johnny Marr, Martin Fry, Sinead O'Connor and Wayne Coyne.

First broadcast in 2013.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Little Richard

    The Girl Can't Help It

  • David Bowie

    Space Oddity

    • Space Oddity.
    • RCA.
  • David Bowie

    Oh! You Pretty Things

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • David Bowie

    Life On Mars?

  • David Bowie

    Andy Warhol

    • EMI.
  • The Velvet Underground

    White Light/White Heat

    • Verve.
  • David Bowie

    1984

  • David Bowie

    Young Americans

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Jan 2016 13:00
  • Wed 6 Jan 2021 01:00
  • Wed 5 Jan 2022 02:00
  • Wed 12 Apr 2023 02:00