[2016-11-11] David Bowie "Legacy: The Best Of" 2CD and 1CD edtions incl. new mix of "Life On Mars?" (Columbia/Legacy)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Sep 28, 2016 5:05 am

2CD Set

Description
DAVID BOWIE 'LEGACY' released on November 11 collects together some Bowie’s finest singles from his first hit, 1969’s ‘Space Oddity’ through to the final singles ‘Lazarus’ and ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away’ from earlier this year.

Both formats of DAVID BOWIE LEGACY feature a previously unreleased version of the classic 1971 single ‘Life On Mars?’ mixed by its original producer Ken Scott.

In over fifty years from his very first recordings right through to his last album Blackstar, David Bowie was at the vanguard of contemporary culture as a musician, artist, icon and a constant influence on generations of writers, artists and designers. He was, and remains to be, a unique presence in contemporary culture.

David Bowie left a legacy of inspiration in every discipline from art to fashion to acting and beyond but it is for the groundbreaking music that he will mostly be remembered.

DAVID BOWIE LEGACY is an introduction to a whole world of music that is just waiting to be rediscovered by a whole new generation.

This 2 disc deluxe version of the album features not only more hits but also fans favorites such as This Is Not America, Fashion and I Can’t Give Everything Away from the mighty Blackstar.

Packaging takes the form of a deluxe digipack with additional photos.

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. Space Oddity (2009 Remastered Version)
2. The Man Who Sold The World (2014 Remastered Version)
3. Changes (2014 Remastered Version)
4. Oh! You Pretty Things (2014 Remastered Version)
5. Life On Mars? (2016 Mix)
6. Starman (Original Single Mix) (2012 Remastered Version)
7. Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remastered Version)
8. Moonage Daydream (2012 Remastered Version)
9. The Jean Genie (Original Single Mix) (2014 Remastered Version)
10. All The Young Dudes
11. Drive-In Saturday (2013 Remastered Version)
12. Sorrow (2013 Remastered Version)
13. Rebel Rebel (2014 Remastered Version)
14. Young Americans (Original Single Edit) (2014 Remastered Version)
15. Fame (2014 Remastered Version)
16. Golden Years (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
17. Sound And Vision (2014 Remastered Version)
18. "Heroes" (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
19. Boys Keep Swinging (2014 Remastered Version)
20. Fashion (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
21. Ashes To Ashes (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)

[CD2]
1. Under Pressure (2011 Remastered Version) - Queen & David Bowie
2. Let's Dance (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
3. China Girl (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
4. Modern Love (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
5. Blue Jean (2014 Remastered Version)
6. This Is Not America (with The Pat Metheny Group) (2014 Remastered Version)
7. Dancing In The Street (2014 Remastered Version) - David Bowie & Mick Jagger
8. Absolute Beginners (Edit) (2014 Remastered Version)
9. Jump They Say (Radio Edit) (2014 Remastered Version)
10. Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shop Boys Remix) (with The Pet Shop Boys)
11. Little Wonder (Edit)
12. I'm Afraid Of Americans (V1) (Radio Edit)
13. Thursday's Child (Radio Edit)
14. Slow Burn (Radio Edit)
15. Everyone Says 'Hi' (Edit)
16. New Killer Star (Radio Edit)
17. Where Are We Now?
18. Lazarus (Radio Edit)
19. I Can't Give Everything Away (Radio Edit)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZMPTX9/?tag=imwan-20

1CD Distillation

Description
DAVID BOWIE 'LEGACY' released on November 11 collects together some Bowie’s finest singles from his first hit, 1969’s ‘Space Oddity’ through to the final singles ‘Lazarus’ and ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away’ from earlier this year.

Both formats of DAVID BOWIE LEGACY feature a previously unreleased version of the classic 1971 single ‘Life On Mars?’ mixed by its original producer Ken Scott.

In over fifty years from his very first recordings right through to his last album Blackstar, David Bowie was at the vanguard of contemporary culture as a musician, artist, icon and a constant influence on generations of writers, artists and designers. He was, and remains to be, a unique presence in contemporary culture.

David Bowie left a legacy of inspiration in every discipline from art to fashion to acting and beyond but it is for the groundbreaking music that he will mostly be remembered.

DAVID BOWIE LEGACY is an introduction to a whole world of music that is just waiting to be rediscovered by a whole new generation.

Tracklist
1. Let's Dance (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
2. Ashes To Ashes (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
3. Under Pressure (2011 Remastered Version) - Queen & David Bowie
4. Life On Mars? (2016 Mix)
5. Changes (2014 Remastered Version)
6. Oh! You Pretty Things (2014 Remastered Version)
7. The Man Who Sold The World (2014 Remastered Version)
8. Space Oddity (2009 Remastered Version)
9. Starman (Original Single Mix) (2012 Remastered Version)
10. Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remastered Version)
11. The Jean Genie (Original Single Mix) (2014 Remastered Version)
12. Rebel Rebel (2014 Remastered Version)
13. Golden Years (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
14. Dancing In The Street (2014 Remastered Version) - David Bowie & Mick Jagger
15. China Girl (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
16. Fame (2014 Remastered Version)
17. Sound And Vision (2014 Remastered Version)
18. "Heroes" (Single Version) (2014 Remastered Version)
19. Where Are We Now?
20. Lazarus (Radio Edit)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYBQPUB/?tag=imwan-20

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5099

After all of these decades and after all of the many best-ofs from Bowie and his camp, "Heroes" my favorite song of his, has yet to appear in its full length version. I wonder why that is.

pobbard · 18 Jun 2007

What a disappointing release.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Just 2 years to the very week since the last Bowie comp, Nothing Has Changed.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

I like some of the different radio edits and mixes offered and with the 2cd set for $14 the Bowie completist in me has me going for it.

Rick A.

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

I wonder if this will prove to be the "previously unreleased" Ken Scott mix of "Life On Mars"...

Looks as though this was correct... "Mixed by Ken Scott at Abbey Road, April 2016" per the album credits.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

And people wonder why I'm cynical?

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3308

Geff R. wrote:

And people wonder why I'm cynical?

Not really. It's the cats.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

NoURider wrote:

Geff R. wrote:

And people wonder why I'm cynical?

Not really. It's the cats.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

You know you must get it Geff

It's Bowie!

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3308

Geff R. wrote:

NoURider wrote:

Geff R. wrote:

And people wonder why I'm cynical?

Not really. It's the cats.

That opened my eyes wide this morning! Awesome.

Re the release...just not happening with me. Agree it is a bit underwhelming Nd pointless

[2016-11-11] David Bowie "Legacy: The Best Of" 2CD and 1CD edtions incl. new mix of "Life On Mars?" (Columbia/Legacy)

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