10 Forgotten David Bowie Gems

To so many different people, David Bowie meant so many different things. For every chapter of a person's life there's seemingly an iconic Bowie song that soundtracked it. Rebellions, romances, regrets; the man could weave any emotion into the sort of pop song that stays with you for life. The longevity and the success of his biggest hits are testament enough to this. So instead, let us take a look at some of the less famous offerings from Bowie's oeuvre which shall act as but a small reminder of why he's one of the most important musicians these fair isles have ever produced. You will know yourself to be in the presence of a master when you find so many dazzling gems in even the farthest flung corners of his illustrious back catalogue. Of course, even a casual Bowie fan would need at least three CDs to compile but a small representative of their favourite songs. This list is by no means exhaustive; and I know that in describing songs as €œforgotten€ I'm issuing an open invite to be bombarded with such messages as €œum, that's hardly a forgotten song, mate.€ But why are we fighting? Instead of taking issue with my choices, why not bring your own to the table? We could then have a good old natter about just how wonderful is the mysterious world that was conjured by David Bowie's music. He'd surely have wanted it this way.

10. Miracle Goodnight (1993)

http://youtu.be/829mlJiRCIU This was the third single and easily the most appealing song from the 1993 Black Tie White Noise album. Produced by funk overload Nile Rodgers (who also contributes an ebullient guitar solo), it's a jumpy, insistent and irresistible nugget from what stands as Bowie's last #1 album (though I'm sure that will change come March). An outpouring of love and appreciation for his new wife (Iman Abdulmajid), Miracle Goodnight has it all €“ unforgettable hooks; an earworm of a melody; a swirling middle-eight; mysterious spoken-word sections and a chorus of such potency that it's a wonder this song appears to be all but forgotten by most. The video, too, is a treat for those who value the visual and performance side of Bowie. He cavorts with mirrors as a mime and a jester before introducing the timely return of the Thin White Duke.