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Under Pressure

Credited to Queen and David Bowie, 'Under Pressure' was recorded and released in 1981. It was David Bowie's only release that year, and became Queen's second UK number one single.

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Hunky Dory (1971)

David Bowie's first major creative breakthrough contained the songs 'Life On Mars?' and 'Changes', and remains one of his best-loved works.

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"I was a strong idealist once, then when I saw all my efforts being mistranslated. I turned into an avid pessimist. A manic depressive. Now I feel strong mentally again." — David Bowie, 1975

David Bowie's 1977 duet with Bing Crosby, Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy, was a hit single five years later.

• Slave said: "Hey Joe, I know this is a different song than this page but do you have.." on Growin’ Up
• Slave said: "I think Dunbar’s drumming is mediocre compared to what Woodmansey would.." on Pin Ups
• Randy Dunbar said: "It was not recorded by Rodney—we lent him the tape for his first show on.." on David Bowie parties in Los Angeles
• Paul Ockenden said: "I have a nursery rhyme book dated from the 1950s which includes the "Sug.." on Come and Buy My Toys
• John Finlay said: "That was an interesting night; the only song I remember was The Port of.." on Live: Gun Tavern, Croydon