Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud

David Bowie

About Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud

"Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud" is a song written by David Bowie, first recorded in June 1969 and released as a B-side to his single "Space Oddity". Bowie then rerecorded the song for his second eponymous album (released in the U. S. as Man of Words, Man of Music by Mercury and reissued by RCA in 1972 as Space Oddity). The single version has sparse instrumentation: guitar (played by Bowie) and arco bass (by Paul Buckmaster). The album version, recorded in July/August 1969, features a full orchestral arrangement by Tony Visconti and is said to be the debut on a Bowie record of Mick Ronson, contributing uncredited lead guitar and handclaps midway through the track. Bowie himself said of the song: "It was about the disassociated, the ones who feel as though they're left outside, which was how I felt about me. I always felt I was on the edge of events, the fringe of things, and left out. A lot of my characters in those early years seem to revolve around that feeling. It must have come from my own interior puzzlement at where I was". more »

Year:: 1982
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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Song Identification "Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud" is a song by renowned singer-songwriter David Bowie, released in 1969.
Album Belonging The song was first included on Bowie's second album, "David Bowie" in the UK and was later included in "Man of Words/Man of Music" in the US.
Single Status Initially, "Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud" was released as the B-side to Bowie's single "Space Oddity."
Musical Style The song features Bowie's unique blending of different music genres, notably folk, pop, and art rock.
Composition The lyrics of the song are noted for their narrative style, and the track is recognized for its orchestral arrangement.
Inspiration Concept This composition centers around Bowie’s recurring theme of isolated, misunderstood outcasts, much like Bowie himself felt as a struggling artist.
Live Performances "Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud" became a favorite within Bowie’s live set during the early 1970s.
Unique Version A notably unique version of the song was performed for BBC Radio 1's "The Sunday Show" introduced by John Peel in February 1970, featuring only Bowie's acoustic guitar and a cello.
Song's Meaning This folk ballad tells a tale of a boy who defies oppressive townsfolk and nature itself, symbolizing Bowie’s own feelings of being different and not fitting in.
Reissues and Appearances The song has been reissued in multiple Bowie compilations and has appeared in several Bowie live albums, keeping it an ever-present piece of Bowie's discography.

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