Information about Bombers (david Bowie Song)
"Bombers" is a song written by David Bowie. It was recorded in 1970 and intended for the album Hunky Dory, but was replaced at the last minute by the cover "Fill Your Heart".[1] The song was recorded at the same sessions as "Conversation Piece".
It was released as a promo single by RCA in the US in November 1971, backed by a remix of "Eight Line Poem" that can only be found on this single. A bootleg version backing "London Bye Ta-Ta" was also released in the early 1970s.[2] The track was eventually given wide release as a bonus track on the Rykodisc reissue of Hunky Dory in 1990.
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It was released as a promo single by RCA in the US in November 1971, backed by a remix of "Eight Line Poem" that can only be found on this single. A bootleg version backing "London Bye Ta-Ta" was also released in the early 1970s.[2] The track was eventually given wide release as a bonus track on the Rykodisc reissue of Hunky Dory in 1990.
Track listing
- "Bombers" (Bowie)
- "Eight Line Poem" (Bowie)
Production credits
- Producer:
- Ken Scott
- Musicians:
- David Bowie: vocals, guitar
- Mick Ronson: guitar
- Trevor Bolder: bass
- Mick Woodmansey: drums
- Rick Wakeman: piano
Live versions
- Bowie played the song at the BBC show In Concert: John Peel on June 3, 1971. This was broadcast on June 20, 1971 and in 2000 released on the album Bowie at the Beeb.
Cover versions
- Harry Nilsson - "Nilsson"
Notes
1. ^ Nicholas Pegg (2000). The Complete David Bowie: p.77
2. ^ Roy Carr & Charles Shaar Murray (1981). Bowie: An Illustrated Record: p.116
2. ^ Roy Carr & Charles Shaar Murray (1981). Bowie: An Illustrated Record: p.116
Hunky Dory
(1971) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
(1972)
Hunky Dory is the fourth album by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released by RCA Records in 1971.
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(1971) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
(1972)
Hunky Dory is the fourth album by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released by RCA Records in 1971.
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"Fill Your Heart" is a song written by Biff Rose and Paul Williams in 1966.
The song was originally released by Tiny Tim as the B-side to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips.
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The song was originally released by Tiny Tim as the B-side to his 1968 hit single, "Tiptoe through the Tulips.
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"Conversation Piece" is a song written by David Bowie. It was released as the B-side of the single "The Prettiest Star" from 1970...... Click the link for more information.
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"Eight Line Poem" is a song written by David Bowie in 1971 for the album Hunky Dory. It is something of a second part to "Oh! You Pretty Things" since the two flow together without any separation. It is a laidback song with simple piano and country-tinged guitar.
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Scott's start, at the age of 16, came from the world-renowned EMI studios, where he initially worked in the tape library.
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Mick Ronson (May 26, 1946 – April 29, 1993) born in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire was an English guitarist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer. He is most well known for his work with David Bowie from 1970 to 1973, Bowie's glam rock period, including
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Trevor Bolder (born June 9, 1950) is an English rock bass guitarist.
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1 Bass drum | 2 Floor tom | 3 Snare | 4 Toms | 5 Hi-hat | 6 Crash cymbal and Ride cymbal
Other components
China cymbal | Cowbell | Sizzle cymbal |
Splash cymbal | Swish cymbal |
Tambourine | Wood block | Rototom
A drum kit (or
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Richard Christopher Wakeman (born May 18, 1949 in Perivale, London) is an English keyboard player best known as the keyboardist for progressive rock group Yes. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards and in the use of a rock
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