David Bowie Space Oddity (Version 1)Watch at the source

Space Oddity, released in 1969, is one of David Bowie's most iconic tracks. Inspired by the space race and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, the song tells the story of Major Tom, an astronaut who becomes stranded in space. The song was released just before the Apollo 11 moon landing, gaining massive attention. Directed by Malcolm J. Thomson, the music video, shot in 1969, features Bowie in a futuristic setting, symbolizing the isolation and vastness of space.