David Bowie – Introducing Mr Jones (The Early Years) – CD Released 08/03/24

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Before rocketing up the charts with Space Oddity and sending himself into the stratosphere as the alien glam-rock god Ziggy Stardust, in the mid-60s David Bowie tried his hand at old-school rhythm’n’blues, modstyled pop and even vaudeville tunes. Now collectors’ items, these early outings capture a fascinating period in Bowie’s career, during which he sought to find his voice – and his look – while shifting styles with the same rapid pace that would cement his legacy. Introducing Mr Jones (The Early Years) offers a rare chance to get acquainted with the young Bowie on radio and in the studio. From the swinging 60s pop of ‘Love You Till Tuesday’ to the hippie-fed ‘Let Me Sleep Beside You’ and the baroque balladry of ‘In the Heat of the Morning’, it captures the dawning creativity of a major artistic talent.