David Bowie – Live & Sessions 1970 (12-Inch Double-LP)

Featuring a total of seventeen tracks, this unique anthology brings together a selection of rare 1970 performances by David Bowie.

The opening three tracks are drawn from Bowie’s performance at BBC Radio 1 Studios, in London, on 25 March 1970, recorded for Sounds of the Seventies. Included is a cover of The Velvet Underground’s I’m Waiting for the Man.

Next up, is Bowie’s legendary live performance at the Paris Theatre, in London, on 5 February 1970. His fourth BBC radio session, the set was recorded for The Sunday Show. Notably, this was Mick Ronson’s first appearance as Bowie’s guitarist. Also performing was Tony Visconti on bass guitar, and John Cambridge on drums. A foundational moment in the Starman’s decade of dominance, this live session gives a run out for some of Bowie’s rarely heard early numbers such as Amsterdam, God Knows I’m Good, The Width of a Circle, Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed, Cygnet Committee and more.

Also included, is a stunning performance of Space Oddity at the Ivor Novello Awards, from 10 May 1970.

Track Listing

Side One

1. I’m Waiting for the Man *
2. The Width of a Circle *
3. The Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud *

Side Two

1. Amsterdam **
2. God Knows I’m Good **
3. Buzz the Fuzz **
4. Karma Man **
5. London Bye Ta-Ta **
6. An Occasional Dream **

Side Three

1. The Width of a Circle **
2. Janine **
3. The Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud **
4. Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed **

Side Four

1. Fill Your Heart **
2. The Prettiest Star **
3. Cygnet Committee **
4. Space Oddity ***

* BBC’s Sounds of the Seventies, 25 March 1970

** BBC’s The Sunday Show, 5 February 1970

*** Live at the Ivor Novello Awards, London, 10 May 1970

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

No of Discs: 2

Label: Expensive Woodland Recordings

Catalogue No: EWR021

Barcode: 0803341564190

Release Date: 28 Jul 2023