David Bowie and the Spiders From Mars recorded an early version of ‘1984’ on 19 January 1973.
At the time Aladdin Sane was still incomplete, suggesting that the song was a possible contender. It was not to be, however, and the song was re-recorded again later in 1973 and in early 1974.
Last updated: 4 May 2023
Also on this day...
- 2004: Live: Fillmore Auditorium, Denver
- 1972: Rehearsal: Theatre Royal, Stratford, London
- 1971: Recording: Oh! You Pretty Things
- 1966: Live: David Bowie and the Lower Third, Cedar Club, Birmingham
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